Introduction

Company cultures & job summary

Our client is looking for an experienced Training Solution Architect with a strong grasp of the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) to join their Engineering function in Hampshire.

You'll act as the technical lead for training-related change requests, owning the process from initial triage right through to solution approval. If you have a background in training design within complex defence programmes, this one's worth a look.

You will have one direct report under you so leadership experience is also key for this role.

Working Patterns and location - Hybrid - 3 days on site per week

Key responsibilities

• Act as the engineering point of contact for all training-related change requests.

• Triage and scope incoming requests to determine whether training design activity is needed.

• Produce technical training solution proposals including design approach, resource estimates, and project plans.

• Work with programme teams to develop clarification questions and shape solution direction.

• Coordinate inputs from SMEs, training designers, media specialists, and other engineering disciplines.

• Provide technical oversight during delivery to ensure outputs align with the approved solution and DSAT principles.

• Maintain governance records covering assumptions, decisions, and constraints throughout the change process.

• Engage with stakeholders and governance forums to provide engineering updates and recommendations.

Skills & experience

• Proven experience applying the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) in a complex programme environment.

• Solid background in Training Design - specifically DSAT Element 2.

• Experience producing scoping reports and defining training solutions within change programmes.

• Ability to work with stakeholders to clarify requirements and shape coherent training solutions.

• Experience integrating inputs from multiple stakeholders into a single, well-structured proposal.

• Confident presenting technical recommendations to senior stakeholders and governance forums.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear technical documentation.

The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:

• Knowledge of DSAT Elements 1 (Analysis) and/or 3 (Delivery), with awareness of Element 4 (Assurance).

• Experience overseeing or supporting subcontracted training analysis or development activity.

• Exposure to digital learning or media development environments.

• Background in Instructional Systems Design, Human Performance Technology, Adult Education, or Human Factors.

• Strategic or systems-level thinking

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

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