Navigation Systems Training Instructor

Matchtech Group; Portsmouth, Gosport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Onsite parking

Flexible benefits

Full instructor training and ongoing开发

Volunteering days

Job summary

Matchtech Group seeks a Navigation Systems Training Instructor to join a defence programme in Gosport/Portsmouth. The role is permanent and centred on modernising marine training to deliver highly trained sailors quickly.

Responsibilities include delivering training on navigational data systems, collaborating with L&D, and driving improvements using performance data. A Level 3 teaching cert is preferred, with UK Security Clearance at SC level required.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining navigational sensor systems (gyro/sensors).
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate across teams to deliver training.
• Experience working with mid-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training on Naval Navigational and positional data systems and basic engineering for RN WE department.
• Collaborate with L&D and Training Delivery to support personalised learning.
• Use performance data to drive continuous improvement across establishments.
• Share best practices to raise training quality and consistency.
• Implement standardised training systems and processes across RN locations.
• Ensure training KPIs and SLAs for simulated and synthetic learning are met.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Nav/gyro sensor experience

Training delivery

Collaborative working

Education

Level 3 teaching certificate

Job description

Our client is seeking a skilled Navigation Systems Training Instructor to join their dynamic team, based at Gosport, Portsmouth. This permanent role is part of major defence project, a Transformational Training programme aimed at modernising marine training to deliver better-trained sailors to the front line faster.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver training on Naval Navigational and positional Data systems, along with basic Engineering principles in support of the RN Weapon Engineering (WE) Department.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development and Training Delivery staff to identify and support a personalised approach to learning and development.
• Utilise performance data and insights to drive continuous improvement across training establishments.
• Identify and share best practices to enhance training quality and consistency across locations.
• Implement standardised systems and processes for delivering training across all RN establishments.
• Ensure training KPIs and SLAs are met, including for simulated and synthetic learning programmes.

Job Requirements

• Experience in maintaining sensor systems (Navigational / Gyro).
• Ability to work as a team player with a demonstrated history of leading and collaborating across teams to ensure the successful delivery of training.
• Experience working with mid-level stakeholders.Desirable Skills:
• Level 3 teaching certificate or equivalent (will be enrolled onto an internal training course if not held).
• Experience in military weapon engineering sensors systems maintenance or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of RN, WE departmental workings or equivalent experience.
• Experience in managing and maintaining RN WE sensors equipment.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave, lifestyle discounts, and access to inclusive employee networks - all designed to support your wellbeing and personal growth.
• Access to onsite gym.
• Onsite, secure parking.
• Catering facilities and shops accessible.
• Full instructor training provided, with ongoing development opportunities.

This role is offered on a term-time basis, working 45 weeks per year, with non-working weeks taken as 2 weeks at Christmas and Easter and 3 weeks in August. Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.

If you are experienced in navigation and defence training and looking for an exciting new opportunity to contribute to transformative training programmes,