Training Specialist

BT Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Watford is seeking a skilled professional in Strategic Learning & Development management. The role requires DV Security Clearance and extensive experience in creating complex secure training programs. Responsibilities include managing training design, leading stakeholder engagements, and ensuring compliance with government security policies. An excellent salary, bonuses, and extensive benefits are offered, including flexible working options and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% on target bonus

BT Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits including cycle to work

World-class training opportunities

Care leave and support

Private virtual GP appointments

Discounted broadband and mobile packages

Responsibilities

• Strategic Learning & Development Management.
• Technical Training Design & Delivery.
• Collaborative Leadership & Stakeholder Management.
• Bid Consultancy & Business Acumen.
• Security & Compliance Expertise.
• Define/develop strategy/policy for training interventions.

Skills

Experience of implementing and running highly complex secure training programmes

Experience of writing technical training bids

Working across several high-profile stakeholders

Management of BT Security Policy

Management of HM Government Security Policy

Job description

This job role can be based in within 30 minutes commute from Watford or Ipswich. Onsite (5 days office based). Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. DV Security Clearance is required. Must have lived in UK for 10+ years to obtain clearance.,

Responsibilities

• Strategic Learning & Development Management
• Technical Training Design & Delivery
• Collaborative Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Bid Consultancy & Business Acumen
• Security & Compliance Expertise
• Define/develop strategy/policy that supports the planning, management, administration, design & development and delivery of complex secure and bespoke training interventions/solutions/programmes necessary to support BT staff's ability to execute the required knowledge, skills and attitude/behaviours (KSA) throughout the full life cycle of project design and delivery through to in life service/support
• Create all technical documentation to support all L&D activities specifically across the managed service.
• Determination of the strategy to fulfil the contractual obligations to train customer personnel (this has now become a determining requirement for new multi-million-pound managed service throughout their duration)

Qualifications

What we’d like to see on your CV

• Experience of implementing and running highly complex secure training programmes - MANDATORY
• Experience of writing technical training bids and execution of training across secure programmes - MANDATORY
• Working across several high‑profile stakeholders - MANDATORY
• Management of BT Security Policy, Assurance and Compliance - MANDATORY
• Management of HM Government Security Policy, Assurance and Compliance - MANDATORY

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you will be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels). An allowance of £5k per annum may be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role.

About BT

Security isn't always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber‑attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good. You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 10% on target bonus (Depending on country based)
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
• World-class training and development opportunities
• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It's for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women's health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks paid carer's leave
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
• Access to 100's of retail discounts including the BT shop