Training and Professional Development Practitioner

BAE Systems; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Glasgow is seeking a Training & Professional Development Practitioner to design and deliver innovative training for complex warships. The role offers a competitive salary up to £46,000 depending on experience, with hybrid working arrangements available. Candidates should have a recognized qualification in learning and development, with a passion for developing others. The position also includes comprehensive benefits such as a pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Share Incentive Plan

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee discounts

Potential annual incentive

Qualifications

• Extensive training design, development & delivery experience.
• A recognised learning and development qualification.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills.
• A passion for developing people in a learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Design & develop innovative training for complex warships.
• Facilitate & deliver training in live and virtual environments.
• Research and deliver Case Studies on Naval Ships.
• Collaborate with teams to identify training needs.
• Support the creation of an Applied Shipbuilding Body of Knowledge.
• Help manage niche skills with effective strategies.

Skills

Training design

Delivery experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Recognised learning and development qualification (PGDE, PGCE, CIPD, or equivalent)

Job description

Job title: Training & Professional Development Practitioner

Location: Scotstoun. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £46,000 depending on skills and experience. This role is a fixed term contract until 22nd October 2027

What you’ll be doing:

• Design & develop innovative training, focussed on the skills, knowledge & experience that are most important to design, manufacture & integrate complex warships & combat systems

• Facilitate & deliver learning and training in both live and virtual classroom environments

• Research, write and deliver interesting & complex Case Studies based on real-life events within Naval Ships

• Collaborate with Functional teams to identify priority training needs, and signpost appropriate solutions

• Support the creation of an Applied Shipbuilding Body of Knowledge, presenting complex and important information on our products, processes and ways of working in an accessible and useful way

• Help Naval Ships manage niche and critical skills, knowledge and experience by designing & delivering effective Knowledge Management strategies

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Extensive training design, development & delivery experience

• A recognised learning and development qualification (such as PGDE, PGCE, CIPD, or equivalent)

• Excellent communication & presentation skills

• A passion for developing people in a learning environment

Desirable:

• Ability to find creative solutions to a range of problems

• Experience working in a manufacturing / construction context

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Academy Learning & Development team:

BAE Systems Naval Ships has invested heavily in learning & development facilities and capabilities, via the Applied Shipbuilding Academy. As a member of the Academy Learning & Development Team, you would play a key role in designing, developing & delivering a curriculum of innovative and effective training, and in helping Naval Ships maintain & develop key skills for today and the future.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date:

24th November 2025. Interviews will take place w/c 1st December 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.