Head of Training Academy

Manpower; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Oxford is seeking a Head of the Training Academy to develop a premier training centre in aerospace. The role includes establishing training programs that meet industry standards, managing resources, and ensuring high-quality training delivery. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including private medical insurance and pension schemes.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Schemes

Share Plans

Employee Purchase Schemes

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills in aviation.
• Understanding of aerospace regulations.
• Experience in business improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage a comprehensive training platform.
• Develop and deliver high-quality training programs.
• Manage a dedicated cost centre and staffing for training teams.

Skills

Project Management

Aerospace Knowledge

Business Improvement

Education

Experience in Aerospace Training

Experience in Project Management or Training Environments

Job description

An aviation company in Oxford is seeking a Head of the Training Academy to enhance customer support and diversify their services. The role involves developing a premier UK training centre recognized for excellence in aerospace training, catering to both internal and external markets.

The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and managing a comprehensive training platform, including a broad catalogue of regulated and non-regulated courses, managing training resources, and implementing an efficient training management system. The goal is to create a profitable, sustainable, and highly regarded training facility that meets industry standards and internal needs.

Key responsibilities include managing a dedicated cost centre, staffing and developing training teams, building a training roadmap aligned with aircraft support types, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality training programs. The role requires strong project management skills, experience in aerospace or related industries, and knowledge of relevant UK aerospace regulations.

Qualifications include experience in aerospace project management, business improvement, or training environments, with additional desirable experience in aerospace training markets. The role is based at Oxford Airport, Kidlington, offering competitive salary and benefits, including private medical insurance, pension schemes, share plans, and various employee purchase schemes.

This job is active and accepting applications until August 3rd, 2025.