Defence Training Delivery Manager – Onsite Lead

Babcock Canada Inc.; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence training provider in Bournemouth is seeking a Training Delivery Manager to lead a team of trainers delivering essential training on Armoured Fighting Vehicles. The role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication skills, as well as the ability to achieve Security Check (SC) clearance. The ideal candidate will also have qualifications such as the Defence Trainer Supervisor or equivalent, and a full UK manual driving licence. Excellent benefits including a matched contribution pension scheme and employee assistance programme are offered.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for Reservists

Holiday Trading benefits

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering work

Excellent development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and develop a team of 15 defence trainers to achieve high performance.
• Plan and allocate tasks for trainers, ensuring delivery meets contractual requirements.
• Oversee health and safety, conduct risk assessments, and maintain compliance standards.
• Liaise with the customer (MOD) to ensure training objectives are met.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture.

Skills

Proficient in IT with the ability to produce data reports

Experience managing teams within a training environment

Strong leadership and coaching skills

Ability to plan and allocate resources effectively

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Education

Defence Trainer Supervisor (DTS) or equivalent

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

A leading defence training provider in Bournemouth is seeking a Training Delivery Manager to lead a team of trainers delivering essential training on Armoured Fighting Vehicles. The role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication skills, as well as the ability to achieve Security Check (SC) clearance. The ideal candidate will also have qualifications such as the Defence Trainer Supervisor or equivalent, and a full UK manual driving licence. Excellent benefits including a matched contribution pension scheme and employee assistance programme are offered.