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Training Delivery Specialist

NPL

27th February 2025 - n/a
£50,196
Teddington
Education and Training

Role

Our Training team designs, creates and delivers training in measurement science, for learners in science and industry. 

We have designed and delivered accredited programmes of study, and our ‘Metrology Technician Apprenticeship’ is the UK’s first apprenticeship curriculum in measurement science. In addition, we provide coaching to industry to help improve their metrological delivery key performance indicators.

You will be based at our Teddington site and deliver training courses at customer sites throughout the UK and internationally.

Key responsibilities:

-  Delivering apprenticeship training in a range of measurement areas
-  Providing wrap-around care for apprentices, including coaching and mentoring, and carrying out workplace reviews and observations
-  Delivering classroom training to industry
-  Developing your knowledge, skills and experience to stay up-to-date with information, theories and practice, especially in the field of educational practice and measurement science

Qualifications

    You will add to, and work with, the complementary skillsets of a tight-knit team of people. It will likely involve a steep and exciting learning curve. Thereby, we place great emphasis on self-motivation, the ability to follow systems and procedures correctly, the ability to learn quickly and independently and, above all, a pride in your work, attention to detail and a focus on quality.

    Essential:

    • Recent and proven experience in applied measurement 
    • Ability to understand complex topics and communicate them clearly 
    • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel 
    • Fluency in spoken and written English 
    • Ability to learn IT systems quickly 
    • Strong time and workload management skills
    • Creativity and problem-solving skills
    Highly-desirable:
     
    • Working in a training or educational environment
    • Mentoring experience
    • Educational theories and practices
     
    We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance.
     
    Please note:  Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward.  We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.

Benefits

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here - The measure of us - Overview

NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. 

At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome. More about this on our Diversity & Inclusion page.

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of rewards, benefits and recognition. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success. To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.
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