Training Manager

Training Manager – Defence

Location: Abbey Wood, Bristol – 2–3 days onsite per week

Rate: £300/day

Clearance: Active SC

Contract: Until March 2027

Start: October 2026

We’re looking for an experienced Training Manager to support a major Defence capability introduction programme.

This is a specialist Defence training role, requiring strong experience delivering DSAT-compliant training solutions within complex Defence programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the training solution across the programme
• Conduct and oversee Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
• Develop training plans, roadmaps and implementation strategies
• Establish training governance and accreditation arrangements
• Manage training readiness, acceptance and assurance activities
• Review and assure contractor training plans
• Support operational readiness and transition into service
• Manage training dependencies across the wider programme

Requirements

• Strong Defence training experience
• Proven practical application of DSAT
• Experience with TNA, training design and development
• Training governance, accreditation and assurance experience
• Experience developing competency frameworks and/or using LMS platforms
• Experience with training readiness, acceptance and quality assurance
• Active SC clearance
• Able to work 2–3 days per week onsite in Abbey Wood, Bristol
• Flexibility for occasional travel to Defence/contractor sites

Defence, DE&S, MOD, Air domain or UAS/UAV experience is highly desirable.