Training Developer

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; West Devon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Training Developer at its Devonport Royal Dockyard site. In this full-time role, you will shape competencies for the workforce, leading the development of training outcomes and collaborating with experts to define objectives. Candidates should have relevant technical qualifications and experience in a complex engineering environment. This role offers hybrid working options and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Digital GP access and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Paid leave for volunteering

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in a technical discipline required.
• Experience in a complex engineering or educational environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of training outcomes.
• Collaborate with experts to define proficiency levels.
• Support analysts in content design.

Skills

Experience in the defence sector

Extensive experience in a complex engineering environment

Familiarity with compliance training

Education

NVQ Level 3 / ONC in a technical discipline

Level 4 qualification or transferable experience

Job description

Overview

Training Developer role at Babcock in Devonport Royal Dockyard. Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG. Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid. Job Title: Training Developer. Role Type: Full time / Permanent. Role ID: SF63266.

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Training Developer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role

As a Training Developer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. As a Training Developer, you’ll be a creative force within the People Capability Enhancement Programme (PCEP), helping shape how competencies are trained for the current and future workforce. You’ll work closely with analysts, designers, and subject matter experts to develop sustainable, high-impact training solutions that support the regeneration of submarine capability. This is a unique opportunity to influence learning strategy in a complex engineering environment and grow your career in a high-profile programme.

Day-to-day, you’ll lead the development of training outcomes, collaborate with experts to define objectives, support analysts in content design, drive continuous improvement, and ensure consistency in training delivery.

• Leading the development of training outcomes based on analysis and design documents
• Collaborating with subject matter experts to define proficiency levels and learning objectives
• Supporting training analysts in identifying key learning points and enabling objectives
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in training content and delivery
• Providing guidance to trainers to ensure consistency and quality across the organisation

This role is full time 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential experience of the Training Developer

• Experience in the defence sector (desirable but not essential)
• Extensive previous experience in a complex engineering or educational environment
• Familiarity with compliance training and defence industry standards

Qualifications for the Training Developer

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 / ONC in a technical discipline or educational/training setting
• Level 4 and above qualification or transferable experience in a relevant subject or role

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day\'s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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