Job Title: Training Developer
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £38, + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Training Developer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.
The role
As a Training Developer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. As a Training Developer, you’ll be a creative force within the People Capability Enhancement Programme (PCEP), helping shape how competencies are trained for the current and future workforce. You’ll work closely with analysts, designers, and subject matter experts to develop sustainable, high-impact training solutions that support the regeneration of submarine capability. This is a unique opportunity to influence learning strategy in a complex engineering environment and grow your career in a high-profile programme.
Day-to-day, you’ll lead the development of training outcomes, collaborate with experts to define objectives, support analysts in content design, drive continuous improvement, and ensure consistency in training delivery.
1. Leading the development of training outcomes based on analysis and design documents
2. Collaborating with subject matter experts to define proficiency levels and learning objectives
3. Supporting training analysts in identifying key learning points and enabling objectives
4. Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in training content and delivery
5. Providing guidance to trainers to ensure consistency and quality across the organisation
This role is full time 35, hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.
Essential experience of the Training Developer
6. Experience in the defence sector (desirable but not essential)
7. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
8. Extensive previous experience in a complex engineering or educational environment
9. Familiarity with compliance training and defence industry standards
Qualifications for the Training Developer
10. Minimum NVQ Level 3 / ONC in a technical discipline or educational/training setting
11. Level 4 and above qualification or transferable experience in a relevant subject or role
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at
What we offer
12. Generous holiday allowance
13. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
14. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
15. Employee share scheme
16. Employee shopping savings portal
17. Payment of Professional Fees
18. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
19. Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
20. ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
21. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.