Innovation Lead (12 Month FTC)

Innovation Lead - 12 month FTC
Location: Beckton, London, GB, E6 7FF
E&TS
SF34667

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About the role

Here at Babcock International we're looking to recruit an Innovation Lead.

The Babcock London Fire Brigade (LFB) Training Partnership provides a range of training and development programmes for all levels of the Service.

You will focus on the identification of new, innovative training solutions for LFB, incorporating new Technology, new media application and learning management tools. Through the identification and prioritisation of Design and Development projects, the Innovation Manager would take a leading role in the overall coordination of implementation to ensure successful roll-out.

The core objective of this role is to work closely with internal teams, 3rd party and colleagues to present new options to the customer, make small course enhancements and kick off larger development projects.

The projects need to be managed and governed accordingly, to ensure all changes are agreed by the customer and a structured approach is taken. Project management experience, or experience of new process / product implementation is therefore desirable.

The new training solutions will focus on new technology (VR and AR), new media application, new approaches to training, the use of learning systems and how data can be used to support Adaptive Learning and future Training Needs Analysis.

The role will work closely with individuals in the function, as well as the Capability Team and others within Babcock, to pull together specialist knowledge and capabilities from across the sector to deliver high quality products and services to the customer.

The role will actively seek new methods and processes to improve and streamline our service to ensure that high quality training is provided, and supported by insightful and value-adding business intelligence.

What do I need to do the role?

You'll need to be interested and passionate about innovation and Technology in Training, have experience in management of associated continuous improvement projects and be systems and process driven, using data to drive future improvements.

What else do I need to know?
* The successful candidate must be able to achieve the appropriate security clearance level for this role.
* Please follow the link to find out more about how COVID-19 is impacting Recruitment and On-boarding for applicants: https://www.babcockinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Babcock-Guidance-for-Applicants.pdf

About Babcock International
For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.

We're committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. You'll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.

Application Guidance
All applications should be made online. Please use a desktop PC or laptop to create your account and apply for a job. Once you've completed this you'll be able to apply to jobs from mobile devices.

If you experience difficulties please check our career website for more information. Recruitment correspondence is normally by email so please check your email account and spam folder regularly.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and we will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

Armed Forces Covenant
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please check our career website for more information.

Closing date: 29/10/2021

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