Training and Development Specialist (Defence Communications) Contractor

KM Recruitment is a specialist UK wide recruiter for the Skills and Employability sectors.
Job Title: Training and Development Specialist (Defence Communications)

Location: Dorset – Office based
 
Salary: £46,800 + retention bonus
 
Type: Full time, FTC (until August 2026) 
 
Duties:
Our client is looking to appoint a Training and Development specialist, to support in the development of delivery for a brand-new military communications system, across: Training Design, Training Media Development and Training Delivery. 

• Design, develop and implement innovative training documentation, including (but not limited to): Formal Training Statements; Development of the Individual and collective training objectives; Development of Enabling Objectives; Development of KLPs; Production of Assessment Strategy/Specification; Selection of Methods and Media; Development of LScalar and LSpecs.
• Ensure that all training materials are compliant with the Defence Direction and Guidance for Training and Education.
• To deliver instructor-led training sessions, to validate the effectiveness of the developed training. 

Essential Criteria:

• Must hold experience within a similar Training and Development Specialist role, within the Defence sector.
• Hold, or be willing to work towards, the Defence Instructional Techniques (DCTS) – or hold equivalent qualification. 
• Experience of CIS (Communications and Information Systems) engineering principles.
• Must possess the ability to instruct Phase 3 trainees in CIS.
• Must be able to operate, configure and maintain a range of CIS equipment.
• Must hold a minimum of 5 years’ experience within a curriculum development role, with experience of creating engaging and innovative content,. 
• Must possess a sound knowledge of Engineering qualifications and Apprenticeships,  
• Must have experience of coaching, mentoring and supporting colleagues.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with key stakeholders.

Please note:
 
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