Maritime and Aviation Training and Development Manager

Maritime and Coastguard Agency; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 42,516 - 51,965; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 28.97%

25 days annual leave

Bank Holidays + Privilege Day

Staff discount portal

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Job summary

Maritime and Coastguard Agency in Fareham is seeking a Maritime and Aviation Training and Development Manager to lead the training and development team and ensure high-quality programmes for maritime and aviation domains. The role combines leadership with instructional design and business engagement.

This permanent, full-time post offers flexible working, a Civil Service pension, generous leave, and scope for professional qualifications and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Leadership, management, and governance of the maritime and aviation technical training and development team.
• Operate as the training SME, engaging with the business to ensure technical training is represented at meetings and embedded in operational decisions.
• Identification and management of maritime and aviation technical training and development risks and issues.
• Management of the maritime and aviation training programmes, ensuring schemes of work and syllabi meet business needs.

Job description

Maritime and Aviation Training and Development Manager

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 16th August 2026

Location: Fareham (This role is suitable for hybrid working)

Salary: £47,241 (The salary of £47241 includes a basic salary of £44241 and a non-pensionable Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £3000)

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Available Positions: 1

Top Responsibilities

• Leadership, management, and governance of the maritime and aviation technical training and development team.
• Operate as the training SME (subject matter expert), engaging with the business to ensure that technical training is represented at all appropriate meetings and shaping decisions such that technical training is embedded during key operational decisions which may impact technical training delivery.
• Identification and management of maritime and aviation technical training and development risks and issues.
• Management of the maritime and aviation training programmes, ensuring that the schemes of work and syllabi meet the business need to enable HM Coastguard staff excel.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.

About You

• Professional learning and development/coaching qualification or extensive experience in a learning and development role
• Excellent track record of designing, developing, and delivering training in a professional environment to adults
• Experience at managing a learning and development function
• Experience at project management
• Ability to keep up to date with emerging thinking and trends, maintaining their own professional qualifications and development relating to the core areas of work
• A driving license valid for driving in the UK.

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 16th August 2026