At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of engaging maritime and aviation training solutions.
- Company: Join the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a vital public service.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous pension, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape learning strategies and make a real impact on operational excellence.
- Qualifications: Experience in learning and development, project management, and a valid UK driving licence.
Location: Fareham (This role is suitable for hybrid working)
Salary: £47,241 (The salary includes a basic salary of £44,241 and a non-pensionable Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £3,000). A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
The Technical Training and Development Team plays a vital role in ensuring Coastguard officers have the skills and knowledge required to deliver critical operational services. As Team Leader, you will oversee the design, development and delivery of high-quality maritime and aviation training solutions, ensuring they are engaging, effective and aligned to the Technical Competence Framework. This is an exciting opportunity to shape learning strategy, lead a specialist team and make a direct contribution to operational excellence across the Coastguard service.
Top Responsibilities:
- Leadership, management, and governance of the maritime and aviation technical training and development team.
- Operate as the training SME (subject matter expert), engaging with the business to ensure that technical training is represented at all appropriate meetings and shaping decisions such that technical training is embedded during key operational decisions which may impact technical training delivery.
- Identification and management of maritime and aviation technical training and development risks and issues.
- Management of the maritime and aviation training programmes, ensuring that the schemes of work and syllabi meet the business need to enable HM Coastguard staff excel.
Benefits:
- Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
- 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
- Access to the staff discount portal.
- Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
- Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
- Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
About You:
- Professional learning and development/coaching qualification or extensive experience in a learning and development role.
- Excellent track record of designing, developing, and delivering training in a professional environment to adults.
- Experience at managing a learning and development function.
- Experience at project management.
- Ability to keep up to date with emerging thinking and trends, maintaining their own professional qualifications and development relating to the core areas of work.
- A driving license valid for driving in the UK.
How to Apply: Read the full description and apply at CS Jobs using the link provided. This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 16th August 2026.
Maritime and Aviation Training and Development Manager in Fareham employer: Maritime & Coastguard Agency
As a Technical Trainer with HM Coastguard, you will join a dedicated team committed to saving lives at sea and ensuring maritime safety. Our inclusive work culture promotes professional development through excellent training opportunities and a generous benefits package, including a substantial pension contribution and flexible working arrangements. Located in various coastal cities across the UK, this role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive environment that values work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Maritime & Coastguard Agency Recruitment Team
