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Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Ashton Vale, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Role ID: SF68754
Design Training That Powers Defence Capability
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 Specialist at one of our many sites, for example Ashton House, Devonport Royal Dockyard, or working alongside our customers.
The Role
As a Training Specialist, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. This is a dynamic role ideal for experienced training analysts or those with domain expertise in Mission Systems (e.g., ISR, EW, UAS, communications, networks) looking to transition into the training line of business.
Day-to-day, you’ll apply instructional design principles and project management skills to create and evaluate training programmes aligned with the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT). You’ll collaborate with subject matter experts, military personnel, and technical teams to ensure training is effective, engaging and mission ready.
* Conducting DSAT (JSP822 compliant) activities including Training Needs Analysis and course design
* Collaborating with system designers and stakeholders to align training with equipment support solutions
* Representing training in customer working groups and maintaining project documentation
* Designing blended learning solutions including eLearning, instructor-led and performance support
This role is full time (37 hours per week) and will require regular travel across a range of internal and customer sites on a weekly/monthly basis alongside home working arrangements.
Essential Experience Of The Training Specialist
* Practical knowledge of DSAT (JSP822), ADDIE or SAM methodologies
* Ability to manage training projects from concept to delivery using basic project management principles
* Experience collaborating with Defence clients and internal teams to identify training needs
* Proven ability to create and maintain engaging training materials and comprehensive reports
* Strong analytical skills with experience applying evaluation models (e.g., Kirkpatrick) to drive learning impact
Qualifications For The Training Specialist
* Relevant qualifications (e.g., teaching, engineering, Level 6+ domain expertise) or equivalent experience demonstrating strong facilitation and learner engagement capabilities.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. This role may be subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Details at UK GOV.UK.
What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading to buy additional leave or sell up to one week annually
* Be Kind Day – paid leave for volunteering
* Development opportunities and wellbeing benefits including an employee assistance programme
Closing Date: 10/11/2025
EEO and Contact
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture and flexible working options may be discussed at interview.
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