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Job Title: Engineering Early Careers Skills Coach
Location: Brough; East Yorkshire (On-site)
Salary: £43,509-£46,702 depending on experience
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Job Description:
As an Early Careers & Skills Development Coach specialising in aircraft/mechanical engineering, you will play a key role in shaping the next generation of engineering talent by designing and delivering engaging, high-quality learning experiences. Using a blended approach of on-the-job training and formal education, you will support learners throughout their journey, from recruitment through to successful completion, providing both technical guidance and pastoral care within an engineering environment. You will act as a positive role model, inspiring individuals to reach their full potential while ensuring all training meets awarding body standards and aligns with business needs. Working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of programmes, support curriculum development, and maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and learner experience.
Core duties:
* Deliver and support high-quality Early Careers programmes within an aircraft/mechanical engineering environment, using a blended learning approach
* Coach, mentor and develop learners through on-the-job training, providing career guidance and supporting their progression into the business
* Assess and monitor learner performance against relevant standards, ensuring achievement of occupational competence and compliance with awarding body requirements
* Provide consistent pastoral support, including safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing, throughout the learner journey
* Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support positive learner outcomes
* Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of curriculum content, incorporating innovative learning methods and stretch activities
* Ensure all activities are delivered in line with safety, health and environmental standards, maintaining a culture of quality and compliance
* Accurately record and report learner progress and performance data to support programme delivery and continuous improvement
Essential Skills:
* Hold an Assessor qualification together with an aircraft engineering or mechanical engineering (or related) background
* Experience coaching or mentoring others in a workplace setting
* Experience working within a regulated environment, including quality or compliance requirements
* Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders
The Early Careers Team:
The Early Careers & Skills Team is a cross-functional group dedicated to developing world-class Early Careers programmes across Air UK. The team focuses on shaping the next generation of engineering and technical talent by aligning skills, capability and behaviours with future business needs. With a clear commitment to continuous improvement and a service mindset, the team works collaboratively to deliver high-quality, engaging learning experiences that are both meaningful and rewarding. Through this work, the team plays a key role in supporting learners to realise their potential while contributing to the long-term success of the organisation. Salary : £43509 - £46702 per annum