Training Standards Controller

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the defence sector is seeking a Training Standards Controller in Faslane, Scotland. The ideal candidate will oversee the training quality and compliance with defence and industry standards. Responsibilities include conducting audits, supporting trainer development, and managing quality assurance processes. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package provided, including generous holidays and health support.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Annual health check

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven competence in designing and delivering technical training courses.
• In-depth understanding of quality systems applicable in training.
• Experience with internal validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal validation of training effectiveness.
• Support trainer qualification and development.
• Manage internal training audits for compliance.
• Track corrective and preventative actions.

Skills

Military Training Management

BR8420/JSP 822 Quality System exposure

Technical training course design

Knowledge of training quality processes

Quality systems in training

Internal Validation course

Defence Training Supervisor course

First Party Audit course

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Job description

Overview

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic International Defence business who are looking to recruit a Training Standards Controller on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Faslane depot.

This role focuses on overseeing training quality, internal validation, and compliance with defence and industry standards (BR8420, JSP822, ISO 9001).

Responsibilities

• Training Quality Control: Conduct Internal Validation processes in order to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of training, measure course success and identify course weaknesses. Verify the validity, integrity and reliability of all assessment banks.
• Training Delivery Standards: Acting as the Defence Training Supervisor, support the provision of trainer qualification, coaching, mentoring and development to all staff involved in training delivery.
• Training Design Standards: In liaison with the Training Design Team Lead, conduct routine Quality Control (QC) reviews of all training documentation in support of the Astute Class Training Service (ACTS) contract.
• Quality Assurance: Manage and conduct internal training audits to assure compliance with the ACTS Training Quality Management System and all contractual quality requirements (BR8420, JSP822, ISO 9001 etc). Track, analyse and manage corrective and preventative action plans.
• Reporting and Communication: Manage customer and stakeholder meetings in support of the continuous improvement of the training service. Provide Quality Control and Assurance management information as required. Liaise with colleagues to ensure sharing of best practice and development of shared practice in quality systems.
• Provide support to wider Marine Training contract as required.
• To ensure Company health, safety and environmental procedures are implemented and complied with at all times.
• This job description does not limit the work that can be undertaken by the job holder. To ensure maximum flexibility and reflect the Company's evolving needs, the job holder may be asked to perform additional tasks that may be reasonably expected within their level of capability.

Skills and Qualifications

• Military Training Management
• Previous exposure to a BR8420/ JSP 822 Quality System
• Direct experience and proven competence in the design delivery of training courses of a technical nature to BR8420QS/ JSP 822
• Proven experience and detailed knowledge of training related quality processes
• Detailed knowledge and practical experience of quality systems and their application in a training environment
• Internal Validation course or equivalent
• Defence Training Supervisor course or equivalent
• First Party Audit course or equivalent
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Details

MB817: Training Standards Controller

Location: Faslane, Scotland

Salary: £42,000 - £52,000 dependant on experience and qualifications

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

Additional Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance, Access to a Digital GP, Annual health check, 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 to buy/sell annual leave, Be Kind Day for volunteering, Excellent development opportunities and an employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing