Head of Training Technologies and Innovation

Location:

Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ
Plymouth, GB, PL1 3JB
Faslane, Coulport, Clyde, Glas, GB, G84 8SE
Rosyth, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, GB, KY11 2YD
Leicester, GB, LE3 1UF
Portsmouth, GB, PO6 3EN
Barrow-in-Furness, Lancaster, GB, LA14 1AF
Warrington, GB, WA3 6YD
Westminster, London, GB, W1U 1QX

Onsite or Hybrid:
Hybrid

Job Title:
Head of Future Training Technologies and Innovation

Location: UK, Remote Working + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation:
Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type:
Full time / Permanent

Role

Shape the future of digital learning and innovation

At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Head of Future Training Technologies and Innovation.

As a Head of Future Training Technologies and Innovation, you'll lead the transformation of learning across one of the UK's most critical training environments. Working at the forefront of digital innovation, you'll develop and drive the Learning Technology Strategy for the Training Business Unit, identifying and implementing solutions that improve training effectiveness, learner engagement, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You'll collaborate with senior leaders, customers, suppliers, and technical specialists to shape the future of learning and ensure the business remains competitive, innovative, and responsive to evolving needs.

• Develop and maintain the Learning Technology Strategy and technology roadmap aligned to business objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend learning technologies, artificial intelligence solutions, and digital training platforms.
• Engage with suppliers, customers, and senior stakeholders to assess requirements and influence investment decisions.
• Lead technology implementation activities including business cases, procurement, testing, adoption, and benefits realisation.
• Monitor emerging technology trends and identifying opportunities to improve learner experience, training outcomes, and business performance.

Please note that this position involves travel/working across a range of internal and customer sites, as a requirement of the role.

The role is based at any of our main UK locations, and hybrid working patterns are available. The role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

• Strong experience in learning technology, digital learning, training systems, or a related field.
• Experience translating training, operational, or customer requirements into technology solutions.
• Experience evaluating technology products, software as a service platform, or digital services and influencing investment decisions.
• Strong understanding of training processes and how technology can improve learning outcomes.
• Proven experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders.

We value difference and don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. However, a Degree, Higher National Diploma, National Vocational Qualification, or equivalent industry-related qualification would be advantageous.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels -  () .

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva Digi Care+
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy