Early Careers and Skills Development Coach

Job Description

Job Title: Early Careers and Skills Development Coach

Location: Samlesbury. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Circa £46,702 dependent on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

In this role, you will be responsible for developing learners through the design and delivery of structured experiential programmes, alongside formal training and education, as part of a blended learning approach that drives vocational excellence. You will provide exceptional pastoral support throughout the learner journey, from recruitment through to successful completion of training.

Core duties:

  • Facilitating the delivery of effective Early Careers programmes
  • Monitoring and assessing learners against relevant standards in support of them attaining occupational competence
  • Coaching, developing and inspiring learners to achieve their full potential and become autonomous employees
  • Providing and monitoring effective safeguarding, SHE, welfare and support arrangements for learners whilst on Early Careers & Skills programmes
  • Ensuring safety and quality standards are embedded in all activities

Essential Skills:

  • Skilled professional with a track record of occupational competence and ccupational competence within given sector with a relevant qualification at Level 3, or equivalent
  • Proven experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
  • Experience coaching and supporting learners

The Early Careers Manufacturing and Engineering Team:

As part of this role you will be a key part of the Early Careers team where you will get the opportunity to engage, motivate, and inspire learners to reach their full potential and enhance their skills. You will ensure the highest levels of quality and safety across all learning activities, while also contributing to curriculum design and the development of training materials to continuously improve the learning experience.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 18th June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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