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. Why BAE Systems? Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 4th May 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. LI-SS1 LI-Onsite