Early Careers & Skills Development Coach - V&MH

Job Title: Early Careers & Skills Development Coach - V&MH

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (on-site)

Referral Bonus: £1000

Grade: GG09

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptionalindividual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

This role is responsible for delivering high‑quality teaching and practical assessment while inspiring learners to develop the skills and behaviours needed for safe, effective performance. It involves creating and updating blended learning content and training packages aligned with industry standards and emerging technologies, ensuring accurate performance reporting, and maintaining strong relationships with governing bodies such as NPORS and LEEA to enhance the connection between training delivery and workplace practice.

Core duties

• Deliver outstanding teaching, learning and practical assessment that comply with recognised industry codes of practice
• Engage and inspire learners to fulfil their individual potential and develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours to successfully operate in a safe and consistent manner
• Design and develop learning content i.a.w. defined codes of practice as part of a blended learning pedagogy focused on delivering Operational excellence
• Design & develop training packages to meet the demands of new innovations in technology or equipment to meet business needs
• Ensure effective recording / reporting of performance data in support of delivery and evidence audit
• Liaison with the industry governing bodies (NPORS, LEEA etc.) to maximise the link between Training Centre and workplace learning opportunities

Essential Skills

• Experience of heavy lifting, tandem lifts, various ranges of overhead and mobile cranes and relevant occupational competence to a minimum of SVQ/NVQ 3 or equivalent
• Qualified / registered with an industry accredited body (NPORS/ NVQ or equivalent)
• Strong coaching skills

The Early Careers Team

This is a dynamic opportunity to join the growing Skills Delivery function where you will deliver and develop the training curriculum for the trade while building your knowledge. You will also be provided with options to progress your career into leadership and management roles in this space if so desired.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicantsmust as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmust typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 26th September 2026

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