Training and Development Specialist

Babcock; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Training and Development Specialist focused on military communications. This exciting role involves developing and delivering training for a cutting-edge communications system, collaborating with industry leaders to ensure successful program outcomes. You'll create comprehensive training materials and conduct instructor-led sessions, all while adhering to safety protocols. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the defense sector. If you're passionate about training and development, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for reservists

Holiday Trading

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Able to instruct Phase 3 trainees in Communications and Information Systems (CIS).
• Good communication skills with Army and civilian colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develop training design documentation for military communications.
• Conduct instructor-led training and ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Communication and Information Systems (CIS)

CIS Equipment Operation

CIS Equipment Configuration and Maintenance

Training Development

Good Communication Skills

Education

DCTS Defence Instructional Techniques course

Job description

Job Title: Training and Development Specialist – Military Communications
Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Compensation: £45,027 + Benefits
Role Type: Full-time / Fixed Term Contract until Aug 2026
Role ID: SF62423

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Training and Development Specialist at our Christchurch, Dorset site.

The Role

As a Training and Development Specialist – Military Communications, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You'll support the development and delivery of training for a cutting-edge military communications system known as TRINITY. You'll work collaboratively with BAE Systems to ensure the successful achievement of the TRINITY programme's deliverables and associated requirements.

• Develop Training Design Documentation: Produce formal training statements, individual and collective training objectives, enabling objectives, key learning points, assessment strategies, assessment specifications, learning scalar, and learning specifications.
• Create Training Material and Courseware: Develop presentations, workbooks, self-study tutorials, training instructor guides, student training materials, audio and visual aids, online learning courses, user manuals, applications, quick start guides, and aide-memoires in compliance with JSP822 and other relevant criteria.
• Deliver Instructor-Led Training: Conduct physical delivery of instructor-led training, including testing the training through pilot courses and delivering additional training for test and trials in conjunction with engineering.
• Ensure Compliance with Safety Procedures: Implement and comply with company health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times.
• Adapt to Evolving Needs: Perform additional tasks as required to ensure maximum flexibility and meet the company's evolving needs within the job holder's capability, qualifications, and experience.

This fixed-term contract role is full-time, 37 hours per week, and is based on-site at the Christchurch, Dorset offices.

Essential Experience of the Training and Development Specialist

• Able to instruct Phase 3 trainees in Communications and Information Systems (CIS).
• Able to operate a wide range of CIS equipment.
• Able to configure and maintain a wide range of CIS equipment.
• Able to develop CIS training.
• Good communication skills (written, telephone, and face-to-face) within Army and civilian colleagues and staff at appropriate levels.

Qualifications for the Training Instructor/ Developer

• DCTS Defence Instructional Techniques course or an equivalent qualification is required. Candidates who are not already qualified must be able to successfully complete the course.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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