Training and Professional Development Practitioner

BAE Systems.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Glasgow seeks an experienced Learning and Development professional to design and deliver innovative training for complex warships and combat systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive training experience and a recognized qualification. This role offers a competitive pension, enhanced leave, and access to flexible working. You'll be part of a diverse team that values integrity and encourages personal growth. Closing date for applications is 23 January 2026.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Access to flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2Work

Employee discounts

Possible annual incentive

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design & develop training for complex warships & combat systems.
• Facilitate learning in live and virtual environments.
• Research and deliver complex Case Studies based on Naval Ships.

Skills

Training design experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Passion for developing people

Education

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

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

• Design & develop innovative training focused on the skills, knowledge & experience essential for design, manufacture & integration of complex warships & combat systems.
• Facilitate & deliver learning in both live and virtual classroom environments.
• Research, write and deliver 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 information on 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 (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:

Competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a company‑contributed Share Incentive Plan. Access to 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 team, you will play a key role in designing, developing & delivering a curriculum of innovative and effective training, and in helping Naval Ships maintain and develop essential skills for today and the future.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard and may require higher levels of National Security Vetting, depending on the role.

Closing Date: 23 January 2026. Interviews will take place w/c 9 February 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so please submit your application as early as possible.