Global Training Quality Assessor

Overview

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

We are looking for a Training Quality Assessor to join our Global Training team – someone passionate about improving learning outcomes, supporting trainers, and ensuring our training provision remains best-in-class across every region we operate in.

This role plays a pivotal part in delivering the Global Training and Documentation strategy by driving the implementation of the global training quality framework. It is responsible for ensuring that Smiths Detection’s training provision remains consistent, credible, and of the highest standard across all regions.

The postholder will lead on all training quality assurance activities, including course and material validation, trainer observations, feedback, and mentorship. By supporting trainers in developing best practice and adopting innovative delivery methods, this role strengthens capability across the global training community.

acting as a subject matter expert, the individual will also contribute to the instructional and digital learning design pillar of the department, providing guidance to ensure all training activities align with established standards and regulatory requirements.

In addition, the role will directly support and advise the Senior Manager for Global Delivery and Quality, enabling the Quality Manager to focus on strategic priorities while ensuring quality assurance processes, trainer development initiatives, and CPD coordination are effectively executed and scaled.

The postholder will also hold line management responsibility for a team of trainers, ensuring they are supported, motivated, and continuously developed in line with departmental goals.

• Conduct Observations & Provide Feedback – Support trainers in the early stages of their professional teaching journey, including those working towards formal qualifications. Maintain credibility and alignment with departmental standards by applying a strong training background (ideally Level 5 or Cert Ed).
• SEN & Wellbeing Lead – Act as the department’s first point of contact for Special Educational Needs (SEN) and wellbeing requests, providing guidance and support where required.
• Accreditation & Awarding Body Liaison – Serve as the key contact for external accreditation and awarding bodies (e.g., CMI, City & Guilds, CPD Standards Office), ensuring compliance and effective communication.
• Quality Assurance – Implement and maintain the department’s Quality Assurance framework, policies, and standards.
• Validation of Training – Conduct both internal and external validation of training activities to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with customer and stakeholder requirements.
• Data Analysis & Insight – Collate, analyse, and interpret observation and feedback data to provide actionable insights that inform departmental strategy and decision-making.
• CPD Design & Communication – Coordinate and communicate Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions across the global trainer community, using established templates, frameworks, and communication channels.
• Trainer Development – Deliver initial trainer programmes, knowledge transfer sessions, and coaching/mentoring for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Feedback & Continuous Improvement – Ensure 360-degree feedback is…