Image Interpretation Training; IIT) Specialist

Shape the Future of Security Screening Training

Smiths Detection is looking for an Image Interpretation Training (IIT) Specialist to join our Global Training & Documentation team.

This is a unique opportunity to help develop and expand our industry-leading Image Interpretation Training portfolio supporting security screeners across aviation critical infrastructure corrections transportation and other high-security environments worldwide.

Our innovative digital training solutions are designed to take learners from having little or no experience in X-ray image interpretation through to operational competency and certification readiness. Having invested significantly in creating a world-class learning platform we are now focused on growing and enhancing our training offering globally.

As an IIT Specialist you will play a key role in developing training content supporting customer engagement delivering demonstrations and trials gathering market intelligence and helping shape the future of image interpretation training.

About the Role

Working within a global environment youll collaborate closely with Product Management Service Sales Marketing and Training teams to ensure our training solutions remain innovative effective and aligned with customer needs.

Youll combine your operational screening knowledge with a passion for learning training and customer engagement to help drive the continued growth of the IIT portfolio.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in aviation security image interpretation X-ray screening or training delivery who wants to influence the next generation of security training solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and continuous improvement of Image Interpretation Training products and services.
• Contribute to the design testing rollout and evaluation of new training solutions.
• Develop and enhance training content exercises and learning pathways for the Virtual Training Centre and other digital learning platforms.
• Maintain training documentation user guides and supporting materials.
• Monitor product performance and recommend enhancements based on customer and learner feedback.

Customer Engagement & Business Development

• Support customer demonstrations workshops product trials proof-of-concept activities and training events.
• Build strong relationships with customers industry partners and academic institutions.
• Gather customer feedback operational requirements and market intelligence to identify future opportunities.
• Participate in customer meetings conferences and industry events to promote Smiths Detection training solutions.
• Provide subject matter expertise to support bids proposals and commercial discussions.

Training & Operational Expertise

• Support learners and customers in developing image interpretation competency.
• Apply industry best practice in threat recognition X-ray image analysis and screening operations.
• Support the launch of new training products and initiatives in partnership with Sales Marketing and Service teams.
• Contribute to reporting forecasting project planning and business development activities.

About You

Were looking for someone who is passionate about developing people improving security screening standards and creating engaging learning experiences.

Essential Experience

• Experience as an aviation security screener security operator image analyst or similar role.
• Strong understanding of image interpretation and screening operations.
• Knowledge of aviation security checkpoint operations or comparable security environments.
• Ability to engage confidently with customers and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft office applications
• Can travel internationally up to 1 week per month

Desirable Experience

• Experience delivering training coaching mentoring or instruction.
• Experience using Smiths Detection screening equipment.
• Knowledge of digital learning platforms e-learning systems or training technologies.
• Exposure to customer demonstrations product trials or commercial engagements.
• Understanding of threat recognition methodologies and image interpretation best practice.

Skills & Competencies

• Customer-focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Curious proactive and solution oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Comfortable working with data systems and digital tools.
• Able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic evolving environment.

Why Join Smiths Detection

• Be part of a growing innovative training portfolio that is shaping the future of security screening.
• Work with industry-leading technology and digital learning solutions.
• Influence the development of new products and training programmes.
• Collaborate with global customers and stakeholders.
• Enjoy varied work including product…