Job description for Technical Training Manager

Are you passionate about developing future talent and shaping the next generation of skilled technicians? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our Learning & Development team at DE&S Deca. This role is pivotal in ensuring our Technical Apprenticeship Programme provides an engaging and supportive experience for our apprentices while delivering the essential skills required by the business.

As the Technical Training Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that all technical training, whether delivered internally or externally, meets defined standards. Your primary focus will be to co-ordinate the Technical Apprentice Programme, which includes managing the delivery of in-house training for apprentices and revising the technical content of our apprenticeship schemes.

In addition to this, you will also take on the responsibility of co-ordinating technical training solutions in collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders, providing excellent service with clear and concise communication. This may involve delivering bespoke training events, collaborating with local colleges, promoting Defence-delivered courses, or working with commercial partners to provide tailored training solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, not only within our organisation but also in the lives of our apprentices. At DE&S Deca, we are committed to developing new talent and fostering the growth of our next generation of technicians. You will have the chance to understand development needs and take the lead in designing, developing, and delivering appropriate learning interventions to meet those needs.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and contribute to the future of technical training, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Deca and be part of an exciting journey to inspire and nurture the talent of tomorrow.

Interviews will take place face-to-face at MOD Sealand and will commence in the week commencing Monday 11^th August 2025 (please note this is subject to change).

We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 60% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.

 What you’ll be doing

• Manage the delivery of technical apprentice training and learning interventions, in line with business needs and training requirements (F2F and Virtual).
• Provide expert advice and act as a point of contact for the Welsh and English technical apprenticeship schemes
• Interface and establish professional relationships with a range of stakeholders, building strong working relationships and providing subject matter expertise (SME) advice and support.
• Lead on co-ordinating with customers/appropriate stakeholders in order to produce, agree and facilitate delivery plans including curriculum reviews and work placement schedules for apprenticeships.
• Provide and identify new/enhanced education and training requirements and develop appropriate solutions and consolidate feedback and where appropriate, making recommendations for improvements to learning interventions.
• Responsible for leading, resourcing and developing the apprenticeship team.

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Experience and/or qualification in technical engineering
• Previous experience of and/or involvement in managing apprenticeship schemes
• Clear demonstration of excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Core Behaviour 1: Making Effective Decisions
• Core Behaviour 2: Communicating and Influencing
• Technical Competence 1: Learning & Development (HR) Practitioner
• Technical Competence 2: Change Management (PM) Supervised Practitioner

 Offered Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of – and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Further Information

• Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Recruitment Principles – Civil Service Commission
• Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions
• Civil Service Code: The Code – Civil Service Commission

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here.

Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift – We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
2. Sift – Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
3. Interview – If you’re invited to interview, you’ll be assessed against the Sift categories (CV Review) listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. 

Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the relative importance of the assessed competencies as per the hierarchy below:

• 1st: Core Behaviour 1
• 2nd: Core Behaviour 1
• 3rd: Technical Competencies
• 4th: CV Review

In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise an additional assessment.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.

If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Recruitment Complaints – Civil Service Commission