Techniche Global are supporting an engineering defence contractor to appoint a Learning and Development Specialist who will be responsible for delivering technical training to Royal Marines, Soldiers and Officers, and Aviators.
  
Salary:                 up to £44.300
Location:              Wiltshire (SN15 4XX)- 100% onsite
Duration:              perm, full-time
Requirements:       eligible for SC
  
Key responsibilities:
Training Development

• Be an integral part of the business unit contract teams, providing day-to-day support and direction on learning and development.
• Delivery of accredited and non-accredited programmes for staff (and where applicable Authority personnel) across the Training business unit, including AET, CET, CAVA, IQA qualifications.
• Design and deliver a range of learning programmes, including technical, behavioural and leadership courses
• Deliver training, mentoring and support to new and existing delivery staff to ensure compliance with the teaching and assessment standards and to facilitate continuous professional development.
• Utilise best teaching and learning approaches to ensure any training interventions are maximised.
• Use digital tools to create flexible and innovative learning environment. Where appropriate maximise the use of online and group delivery.
• Carry out capability gap analysis in conjunction with delivery teams to identify training gaps.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training interventions.
• Drive a culture of continuous professional development.
• Support with the development and implementation of a competency framework (mapped to the Company’s Role Framework).
• Provide input to the internal quality cycle process.

Quality Assurance

• Support deep-dive and self-assessment monitoring visits (SAMVs) on contracts in line with the quality cycle. Input findings for central consolidation.
• Undertake standardisation activities across the Training Development department to enhance and develop the programmes / courses and ensure consistency of marking and assessment decisions.
• Provide continuous improvement, including developing proposals on improved process and structures.

Customers / Partners

• Deliver (in conjunction with the Authority) of the Defence Training Capability franchise (for Defence aligned roles only).
• Work effectively with customers / Authority to aid contract delivery.

Awarding Organisations and Ofsted

• Provide support in preparation for, and during an Ofsted inspection
• Ensure delivery is aligned to the requirements of relevant Awarding Organisations and other regulatory bodies.

Qualifications for the Learning and Development Specialist

• Level 5 or above teaching qualification – Essential
• L2 English and maths or equivalent –  Essential
• Level 3 Assessor qualification (CAVA)  – Essential
• Level 4 IQA qualification  – Essential
• H&S Level 2 qualification
• Level 3 Coaching and Mentoring qualification 

  
Key technical skills / competencies:

• Experience of delivering learning and development to staff within an apprenticeship / commercial training environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of organisational skills.
• Strong relationship development skills.
• Effective planning and time management.
• Analysis of data and trends to identify improvement areas.
• Attention to detail.
• Understanding of government funding and Awarding Organisation rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate and support good practice through innovative teaching and learning strategies.

  
Key behavioural competencies:

• Creates a genuine business partnering approach to work side by side with contract teams.
• Able to self-motivate and operate independently.