Head of Future Training Technologies and Innovation

Babcock International; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension

Digital GP and DigiCare+

Employee shopping portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists in armed forces leave

Holiday Trading

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking a Head of Future Training Technologies and Innovation to lead the Learning Technology Strategy across the Training Business Unit in the UK. You will identify and deploy digital learning solutions, AI-enabled platforms, and partnerships that improve learner engagement, efficiency, and outcomes.

Based from UK locations with hybrid working, the role involves traveling to customer sites and collaborating with senior leaders to ensure the business remains innovative

Qualifications

• Strong experience in learning technology, digital learning, or training systems.
• Experience translating training or customer requirements into technology solutions.
• Experience evaluating technology products and influencing investment decisions.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Learning Technology Strategy and roadmap aligned to business objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend learning technologies and AI-powered platforms.
• Engage with suppliers, customers, and senior stakeholders to assess requirements and influence investment decisions.
• Lead technology implementation activities including business cases, procurement, testing, adoption, and benefits realisation.
• Monitor emerging technology trends to improve learner experience and business performance.

Skills

Learning technology

Digital learning

Training systems

Stakeholder engagement

Technology evaluation

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Head of Future Training Technologies and Innovation

Location:
Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ Plymouth, GB, PL1 3JB Faslane, Coulport, Clyde, Glas, GB, G84 8SE Rosyth, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, GB, KY11 2YD Leicester, GB, LE3 1UF Portsmouth, GB, PO6 3EN Barrow-in-Furness, Lancaster, GB, LA14 1AF Warrington, GB, WA3 6YD Westminster, London, GB, W1U 1QX

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

Job Title: Head of Future Training Technologies and Innovation

Location: UK, Remote Working + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF76539

Shape the future of digital learning and innovation

At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Head of Future Training Technologies and Innovation.

The role

As a Head of Future Training Technologies and Innovation, you'll lead the transformation of learning across one of the UK's most critical training environments. Working at the forefront of digital innovation, you'll develop and drive the Learning Technology Strategy for the Training Business Unit, identifying and implementing solutions that improve training effectiveness, learner engagement, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You'll collaborate with senior leaders, customers, suppliers, and technical specialists to shape the future of learning and ensure the business remains competitive, innovative, and responsive to evolving needs.

Day-to-day you'll be required to:

• Develop and maintain the Learning Technology Strategy and technology roadmap aligned to business objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend learning technologies, artificial intelligence solutions, and digital training platforms.
• Engage with suppliers, customers, and senior stakeholders to assess requirements and influence investment decisions.
• Lead technology implementation activities including business cases, procurement, testing, adoption, and benefits realisation.
• Monitor emerging technology trends and identifying opportunities to improve learner experience, training outcomes, and business performance.

Please note that this position involves travel/working across a range of internal and customer sites, as a requirement of the role.

The role is based at any of our main UK locations, and hybrid working patterns are available. The role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Essential experience of the Head of Future Training Technologies and Innovation:

• Strong experience in learning technology, digital learning, training systems, or a related field.
• Experience translating training, operational, or customer requirements into technology solutions.
• Experience evaluating technology products, software as a service platform, or digital services and influencing investment decisions.
• Strong understanding of training processes and how technology can improve learning outcomes.
• Proven experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders.

Qualifications for the Head of Future Training Technologies and Innovation:

We value difference and don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. However, a Degree, Higher National Diploma, National Vocational Qualification, or equivalent industry-related qualification would be advantageous.

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

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• 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