Training Manager Ship Systems Training Team

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Job Title: Training Manager - Ship Systems Training TeamLocation: RosythSF34199Salary: £45,000Purpose of roleYou will undertake the management of the training organisation responsible for the delivery of the Initial Training solution for a major naval surface warship programme, through effective project management and the intelligent application of the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT). The job holder will be responsible to the T31 Training Programme Manager within the Marine Training Business Unit of the Marine and Technology Sector. The position will be based in Rosyth with a requirement for some travel within the UK and Europe.Main Tasks:Support the Training Programme Manager to establish and maintain the Training Programme Management Organisation and Management of Training System for the delivery of the Initial Training solution for the Type 31 Frigate, support the Training Programme Manager to establish and maintain the training facilities required for the delivery of the Initial Training solution for the Type 31 Frigate and support the Training Programme Manager in the timely production of Training and Training Equipment contract deliverables.You will comply with all relevant legislative, legal and policy requirements and standards to ensure all Initial Training activities are safe and risk-focused, ensuring effective engagement with key stakeholders to achieve the required training outcomes.You will manage a team of Ship Systems Instructional staff, ensuring that all personnel are suitably qualified, experienced and competent to undertake their roles, manage the planning, scheduling and delivery of the training required by the Ships Companies, Commissioning Engineers, Ship Systems Training Team and Contractor Sea Acceptance Trials personnel, manage the Internal Validation activities, including the reporting of training statistics, and provide timely and considered responses to any External Validation received and manage the trainee records and competency award processes.You will also review, monitor and manage the effective use of resources to achieve the required training and associated outcomes within time and cost constraints, support the Training Programme Manager with the development of the Initial to Steady State Training Transition Plan and support the management of the business in line with the Groups corporate governance policies, processes and procedures including those relating to Health and Safety, Information Assurance and other key compliance frameworks.Required skills, experience and qualificationsYou will require recent experience in a Training Management role, recent experience of Project Management and experience in applying the UKs Defence Systems Approach to Training.You will also require a good understanding of the UK Defence maritime training environment, proven ability to work effectively in a complex multi stakeholder environment and a proven track record of successfully delivering outputs within time and cost constraintsYou should be computer literate with good working knowledge of MS Office applications, excellent communications and relationship building ability and experience of working in an engineering/technical environment. What else do I need to know* All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be subject to satisfactory security clearance which includes 3 years reference checks. Verification of any qualifications/passport/licences must be shown at interview stage.* We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interviewAbout Babcock InternationalFor more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.Were committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. Youll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.Application GuidanceDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to ensure that our recruitment processes are regularly reviewed and adapted, as required, to ensure were compliant with the latest government advice. We are striving to protect both our current and future employees by acting in a responsible way which reflects the restrictions we face.Babcock are continuing with essential recruitment activity but implementing relevant recommendations to ensure that this is done in a responsible way with consideration of the unprecedented circumstances we are facing.Please follow the link to find out more about how COVID-19 is impacting Recruitment and On-boarding for applicants. All applications should be made online. Please use a desktop PC or laptop to create your account and apply for a job. Once youve completed this youll be able to apply to jobs from mobile devices. If you experience difficulties please visit our careers page.If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.This advice is valid at the time of publication and changing government advice and Babcock working practices take precedence at any particular time.Armed Forces CovenantWe are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 weeks special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please check our career website for more information.Closing Date: 12th April 2021