Training and Requirement Specialist - Virtual Training

NegotiableBristol, England Permanent Our client is a specialist technology organisation supporting UK Defence, government, industry and other highly regulated sectors through innovative training, simulation and consultancy solutions.

They are seeking a Training and Requirements Specialist to support the development, delivery and assurance of modern training services across Portsmouth and other customer sites as required. This is a permanent, full-time role with hybrid working.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Training and Innovation, the Training and Requirements Specialist will translate customer needs into clearly defined, technically sound and deliverable training solutions. The role will contribute across the Systems Approach to Training lifecycle, from customer discovery and Training Needs Analysis through to requirements definition, acceptance, validation and through-life support.

Key Responsibilities

Support customer discovery activities, workshops and the capture of user requirements and decision evidenceContribute to Training Needs Analysis in accordance with the Defence Systems Approach to Training and JSP 822Undertake role analysis, training gap analysis, and training options and media analysisSupport fidelity and technology analysis for simulation, synthetic and immersive XR training solutionsDraft user, system and service requirements, acceptance documents and supporting project documentationMaintain traceability between user requirements, training needs, learning outcomes, solution requirements and acceptance evidenceSupport verification, validation and acceptance activities, including the preparation of assurance evidenceContribute to training consultancy, business development, bids, research and development, and continual improvement activitiesTraining and Assurance: You will apply established methods, templates and review criteria across training analysis, design, evaluation, requirements and acceptance.

The role will also support the design, delivery and assurance of simulation, virtual and conventional training solutions, including internal validation, user feedback and through-life management. Job

Requirements

Experience contributing to training analysis, design or delivery for technical or operational training within defence or a comparable regulated environmentWorking knowledge of the Defence Systems Approach to Training and JSP 822, or an equivalent systems approach to trainingExperience writing requirements or supporting acceptance activities, with an understanding of requirements traceabilityUnderstanding of simulation, virtual, synthetic, immersive XR and conventional training solutionsExperience working with customers and project teams, with an awareness of project management principlesClear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence contributing to customer workshopsAbility to identify, manage and escalate training design, requirements and acceptance risksRelevant training, STEM qualification or equivalent professional experience would be advantageousDesirable Experience: DSAT training, Defence Train the Trainer or Ministry of Defence Introduction to Defence Simulation trainingExperience using requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS or ReqViewExperience supporting bids for training solutions and servicesRelevant professional membership or qualification, such as APM, INCOSE, CIPD or LPIExperience coordinating specialist contractors, associates or external delivery partnersBenefits: Hybrid working with a base in Portsmouth and travel to other sites as required25 days' annual leave, a birthday day off and bank holidays, with the option to buy additional annual leave after one yearFamily medical and dental coverFive additional paid volunteering days for Reservist activities and two general volunteering daysNEST pension scheme with a 7% contributionCycle to Work and electric vehicle schemesCareer development opportunities and progression pathwaysFlexible working, employee assistance support, annual socials and wellbeing initiativesSecurity and Inclusion: You must be able to obtain Security Check clearance and be willing to undergo Developed Vetting clearance.

Our client proudly supports the Armed Forces Covenant and recognises the valuable skills gained through military service. Serving members of HM Armed Forces, veterans, spouses and dependants who meet the role requirements will be invited to interview.

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and merit-based working environment where people from all backgrounds can contribute to continued innovation and growth. If you have experience in defence training, requirements management or regulated-sector training solutions, apply now.

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