Lead Instructor

Description:

We are SEA.
Engineered to protect. We protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.
 
Join us.
A specialist Lead Instructor is now required within the Maritime Support and Services Business Area of the SEA Maritime Solutions division.  This SME will be responsible for managing a small team of instructors and delivering training to our customers in the UK and abroad, with the aim of supporting and growing the training solutions for all of SEA’s maritime products.
The role will involve working as a member of the Training Department reporting to the Training Support Manager (Trg Dev).  The lead instructor will be required to manage a team of internal instructors, schedule training sessions, deliver training courses and manage the training facility. This will involve delivering training solutions that are fully compliant with the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT), for our UK defence customers, or the provision of training solutions for our export customers, which are tailored to their specific requirements.
 
What we offer
Your work, your contribution, deserves to be recognised and rewarded. Have a look at the benefits we offer:
 
Work life balance:

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
Half day Fridays
Reservist in the armed forces receive special paid leave 
Family & wellbeing:

Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing centre
Sports & Social activities
Employee Discounts portal - online and instore discounts, travel savings etc
Canada Life GP and financial advice
Life assurance policy
Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning
 
Facilities & resources:
Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
 
Private seated lunch areas
Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
Onsite showers and toiletries provision
 
Free onsite parking 
What you’ll be doing

Additionally, you will provide support to the other training functions when required, including but not limited to:

The skills you need

Leading a team of internal instructors
 
Delivering internal instructor training
Coaching and mentoring internal instructors
Liaising with Training Designers and Courseware developers to deliver engaging lessons
Managing the SEA training facility
Coordinating training logistics, including scheduling, venue selection, and resource allocation
Utilising various training methodologies and techniques to accommodate different learning styles, media and skill levels
Delivering training sessions in person and virtually
Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training sessions and gathering feedback
Staying Current with Training Trends
Liaising with customers, sub-contractors and subject matter experts as required
Training Analysis

Training Design.
Proven experience as a Trainer with a track record of delivering successful training programs and holds a recognised training qualification, civilian or military and or technical training
Proficient in various training methodologies and techniques, including face 2 face, e-learning platforms, blended learning and virtual training tools
Familiar with the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) processes would be ideal
 
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team of trainers
Act with a high degree of professionalism and dedication, modelling the core values of the company
Work both individually, and within a team environment of multidisciplined specialists and engineering disciplines, in order to achieve project results and customer deliverables in a timely and accurate manner
Engage in Continued Professional Development including attendance at internal and external training courses relevant to the jobJoin us and be part of something smaller - with 300 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters. 
 
If you would like to know more, please give our Recruitment Business Partner Kelly-Ann a call on (phone number removed).

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