Quality Lead

Job Title: Quality LeadBe one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.Location: Chippenham, WiltshireCompensation: £40,040+ BenefitsRole Type: Full time / PermanentRole ID: SF69991Shape the Future of Defence TrainingAt Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Quality Lead at Lyneham, near Chippenham, Wiltshire.The roleAs a Quality Lead, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring that Defence training programmes are delivered to the highest standards. By embedding robust quality assurance processes, supporting staff development, and driving consistency in teaching and assessment, you’ll enhance learner outcomes, strengthen compliance with awarding bodies, and build customer confidence. This is a professional role that makes a real difference to the business and society, while offering you opportunities for career development and personal growth.Day-to-day you’ll be required to:Conduct quality assurance activities including sampling plans, teaching observations, and learning walksProvide clear, constructive feedback to trainers and support their ongoing developmentDrive standardisation and share best practice to ensure consistency of deliverySupport accredited and non-accredited training programmes, mentoring new and existing staffMaintain quality documentation, CPD records, and training matrices in line with ISO and regulatory standardsThe role is based onsite at Lyneham, and the set working times are Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. Occasional travel to other sites is required.Essential experience of the Quality LeadExtensive education/training quality experience ideally in the adult sectorExperience of conducting teaching and learning observationsExperience of conducting IQA activity against accredited standardsKnowledge of DSAT (Defence Systems Approach to Training) process is an advantageAppropriate engineering industry experience is desirableQualifications for the Quality LeadLevel 2 English and Maths or equivalentLevel 5 or above teaching qualification (or working towards)Quality qualification (e.g., Qualified IQA) (or working towards)Security ClearanceThe successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ( ).What we offerGenerous holiday allowanceMatched contribution pension scheme, with life assuranceAccess to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+Employee share schemeEmployee shopping savings portalPayment of Professional FeesReservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leaveHoliday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charityExcellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeingBabcock InternationalFor over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. xpwpeyx We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.Closing date01/12/2025#J-18808-Ljbffr