Defence Training Manager

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Amentum’s UK Defence business has a number of exciting opportunities within the training needs analysis field to support our UK MOD client in the development of their capabilities to defend our nation and provide support to our allies around the globe. We now seek a Defence Training Manager to provide Training Lines of Development (TLoD) support to MoD Projects, Defence Teams and Users. The role holder will be a skilled Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) specialist and Practitioner to conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA); providing TLoD support to Acquisition, Organisational development; HR Capability development pipeline design; Management of Training System; and conduct supporting Training Management activities and Assurance.

Responsibilities & Duties

• As specialists in the 'Defence Systems Approach to Training’, influence, shape and drive Innovation within Project and Programme TLoDs.
• Ensure that, in partnership with industry, new specialisms, fires and equipment enter service adequately supported by the right training.
• Iaw JSP 822 Policy and supporting guidance, conduct, coordinate and manage Training Needs Analysis to establish economies of scale and safe systems of training for Defence.
• Iaw JSP 822 Policy and supporting guidance, conduct, coordinate and manage design and development of efficient, effective and safe HR Capability development pipelines and VfM packages for Defence.
• Where appropriate, develop TEL User Stories and storyboarded packages and assessments compliant with the TEL rubrics.
• Ensure cohesion and economies of scale with other Project training design teams and TLoDs.
• Iaw JSP 822 and supporting guidance, create, coordinate and manage auditable Management of Training systems and supporting DSAT documentation and governance.
• Support the continuous development of Project Team individuals, teams and organisation through mentoring, leadership and management to deliver effective, efficient and Value for Money career development for technical staff.

Here's What You'll Need

• Expertise in management and governance of Defence Safe Systems of Training (SSoT) in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Qualified in Training Needs Analysis (TNA), Role Analysis, Defence Training Design and Assurance as per JSP 822.
• Experienced as a Lead Defence TNA practitioner at the project level.
• Possession of an NQF Level 6 Project Management qualification or higher, such as the Association for Project Management Project Fundamentals Qualification (APM PFQ) or PRINCE2 certification.
• Proficient in Risk Management, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks.
• Skilled in Planning and Scheduling for efficient project timelines.
• Strong in Stakeholder Engagement, building collaborative relationships.

Desirable experience/Qualifications

• MoR (Management of Risk) Practitioner or equivalent certification.
• Level 7 CIPD accredited qualification in adult education and/or training, e.g. PgCert Training Management & Consultancy, PgCE, PgDip or Masters.
• Synthetics training specialist.
• Experience of supporting the Safety Case.

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.