Head of Technical Training and Skills

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Reading areatime type:
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End Date:
September 30, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition : R30402
** If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.
** We are seeking an experienced leader to shape and deliver AWE's Technical Training and Skills strategy, ensuring our workforce has the skills, competence and capability required to safely meet current and future business needs. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will drive learning innovation, workforce capability planning, regulatory compliance and digital learning solutions, supporting the delivery of AWE's long-term workforce strategy.
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* Location:

** Located in Reading, with free on-site parking.
** Package:
** A competitive salary aligned with the seniority and impact of this role.
** Working Pattern:
** AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight, with
** every other Friday as a non-working day**. This role is eligible for hybrid working, meaning employees typically spend
** three days on site in a long week and two days on site in a short week**. We support flexible working where possible, including part-time and varied working hours, so please let us know if you would like us to consider an alternative working arrangement when you apply.
** At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part
** As the Head of Technical Training and Skills, you will be accountable for the technical training and skills strategy for AWE, ensuring technical training and skills requirements are aligned to requirements that meet the Strategic workforce plan. The role will lead the development of technical training and skills linking to the enterprise learning and skills framework. It will oversee digital learning services, licence condition compliance and ensures SQEP compliance to enable AWE to safely operate.
** As part of the leadership team, key accountabilities for this role will include:
*** Accountable for the Technical Training and Skills for AWE. Develop and implement a comprehensive technical training and skills strategy aligned with business objectives, people plans and future workforce needs for both technical training and skills.
* Collaborate with the Head of Workforce Planning to translate the Strategic workforce plan into future skills requirements and ensure learning programmes are designed to close capability gaps proactively
* Accountable for the governance and reporting on the delivery of training through agreed learning frameworks, ensuring consistency, quality, and relevance.
* Design and deliver technical training and skills solutions aligned to current business priorities and future capability requirements, ensuring the workforce has the knowledge, skills and competence required to safely and effectively deliver organisational objectives and supports a high-performance culture.
* Accountable for the digital learning strategy, LMS management and Digital training solutions for AWE
* Accountable for the governance structures to oversee training investment, delivery, effectiveness and ROI
* Tier 2 owner and accountable for compliance with License Conditions 10, 12 and 36 and DSC 2 and 3 including the development and maintenance of auditable training records and evidence of competence.
** In the role you will also:
*** Lead a team of learning professionals and collaborate with senior leaders to identify skills gaps and development priorities, putting the customer requirements at the heart of the strategies
* Leading, coaching and developing a team of leaders and influencing others at specialism or functional level to create and deliver operational plans
* Lead an effective and efficient technical training and skills team to work in partnership with the organisation.
* Build strong relationships with regulatory bodies, training providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and compliance.
* Provide insight and reporting on learning and training at AWE to relevant stakeholders on a regular basis.
** To be successful in this role, ideally you should have the following skills/experience:
*** Strategic thinking and the ability to develop long-term…