Hours: 4 days per week (30 hours) between 9.00am and 5.00pm Clolsing date: Tuesday 30th June at 11pm Interview date: Friday 10th July Salary: £48,000 p/a pro rata Contract: 1 year fixed term (covering a maternity leave position) The Southmead Project is an equal opportunities employer providing free specialist counselling and support for survivors of abuse across Bristol and surrounding areas. Our recruitment is done in line with safer recruitment practices. We welcome people of any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, class, ability, language, religion and cultural background. We value the differences between people and affirm each person as an individual. We value our team very highly and pride ourselves on being a supportive employer. We provide the following benefits to encourage a supported, well-rounded and enriched practice: Paid supervision for 1.5 hours per month, with an external supervisor of that person s choice Line management for 1 hour per month Training budget of £500 per year to spend on relevant training of that person s choice Employer pension contribution of 5% Generous annual leave allowance and paid sick leave Cycle to work scheme Optional private counselling for up to 12 sessions per year with an external counsellor of that person s choice Therapeutic Management To manage and support a staff team, including the Head of Active Recovery, a Counselling Lead, Nexus Counselling Manager, a Family Support Group Facilitator, and administrators. To oversee all of the charity s therapeutic services and ensure that efficient and high-quality services are delivered. To be the charity s Designated Safeguarding Lead to respond effectively and efficiently to safeguarding concerns. To ensure staff are sufficiently trained in adult and child safeguarding and that training records are kept up-to-date. To oversee the charity s pre-trial therapy processes and be a point of contact for the police. To develop and improve the charity s therapeutic services, including any expansion of the services. To manage therapeutic recruitment, inductions and training. To hold monthly staff meetings and service team meetings when needed. To oversee the individual and group supervision arrangements and reporting for all staff. To manage and have overall responsibility for the ongoing use of an online Case Management System, ensuring that data is inputted accurately for reporting purposes. To support the charity s quality assurance and development of its services through monitoring and responding to client feedback and outcomes data. To develop the charity s survivor voice work and ensure that the charity s services are informed by survivors and their lived experience. To manage any complaints raised by clients. Leadership To work collaboratively as part of a Leadership Team to make decisions and resolve issues affecting the day-to-day running of the charity and management of its staff team. To strategically plan and develop the therapeutic services of the charity. To develop relationships with partner agencies and professionals to raise awareness of our therapeutic services and strengthen our work. To build and maintain a positive working relationship with the Board of Trustees. To attend and contribute to trustee meetings and trustee working group meetings, reporting on the therapeutic services and any clinical matters arising. To assist in promoting the charity by attending all relevant meetings directly connected with your work. To undertake any other duties appropriate to the needs of the charity. Client Work To provide one-to-one counselling for survivors of abuse of all genders, both online / by phone and face-to-face, with a caseload of approximately 4 clients. To maintain confidential and accurate counselling notes of all sessions. To attend monthly one-to-one clinical supervision with a supervisor approved by the Southmead Project. (Supervision is a requirement of this charity as members of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). To attend monthly one-to-one line management meetings. To work to the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical guidelines. To work within the framework, spirit and ethos of the Southmead Project s Equal Opportunities Policy, and actively engage in promoting the policy within the charity and in all dealings with clients and other agencies. All members of staff, paid and unpaid, are required to undergo the enhanced level of Disclosure and Barring Service check. Person Specification ESSENTIAL: Diploma in Counselling (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited course or equivalent); and to have BACP accreditation or be working towards BACP accreditation or equivalent. To be a registered member of BACP, UKCP, NCS or equivalent professional body, with over 5 years of supervised counselling experience. Significant experience of providing one-to-one counselling for survivors of abuse and carrying out initial assessments and risk assessments. Significant knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting this client group and the impact of trauma. Significant line management and appraisal experience with the ability to effectively co-ordinate a team. The ability to support staff to foster a positive working environment and deliver a high quality of service. Experience of recruiting staff, including inductions and training. Experience of managing safeguarding concerns and supporting others to act in accordance with safeguarding policies and in the best interests of the client or those at risk. The ability to work with clients online or by phone. Experience of working collaboratively as part of a leadership team and ability to contribute to an organisation s future development. Experience of developing and maintaining working relationships with partner agencies and professionals. Excellent organisational and planning skills. Excellent IT skills and experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to confidently use and support others with an online Case Management System. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. A commitment to identifying ongoing personal development and training needs and to take appropriate action to ensure these needs are met. The ability to keep accurate and confidential records of client work. Experience of being a client in a formal counselling relationship. Experience of and commitment to working with diversity. To have the capacity to work flexibly within a small professional team. The ability to manage own time and work load effectively. The ability to chair meetings DESIRABLE: Training in trauma processing approaches, such as EMDR, Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), brainspotting, trauma-focused CBT, and Rewind Technique. Experience of working within a community-based organisation. Experience of working with people that have used drugs or alcohol to cope with trauma. Experience of running therapeutic groups. Experience of delivering training.
Jun 09, 2026
Full time
Hours: 4 days per week (30 hours) between 9.00am and 5.00pm Clolsing date: Tuesday 30th June at 11pm Interview date: Friday 10th July Salary: £48,000 p/a pro rata Contract: 1 year fixed term (covering a maternity leave position) The Southmead Project is an equal opportunities employer providing free specialist counselling and support for survivors of abuse across Bristol and surrounding areas. Our recruitment is done in line with safer recruitment practices. We welcome people of any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, class, ability, language, religion and cultural background. We value the differences between people and affirm each person as an individual. We value our team very highly and pride ourselves on being a supportive employer. We provide the following benefits to encourage a supported, well-rounded and enriched practice: Paid supervision for 1.5 hours per month, with an external supervisor of that person s choice Line management for 1 hour per month Training budget of £500 per year to spend on relevant training of that person s choice Employer pension contribution of 5% Generous annual leave allowance and paid sick leave Cycle to work scheme Optional private counselling for up to 12 sessions per year with an external counsellor of that person s choice Therapeutic Management To manage and support a staff team, including the Head of Active Recovery, a Counselling Lead, Nexus Counselling Manager, a Family Support Group Facilitator, and administrators. To oversee all of the charity s therapeutic services and ensure that efficient and high-quality services are delivered. To be the charity s Designated Safeguarding Lead to respond effectively and efficiently to safeguarding concerns. To ensure staff are sufficiently trained in adult and child safeguarding and that training records are kept up-to-date. To oversee the charity s pre-trial therapy processes and be a point of contact for the police. To develop and improve the charity s therapeutic services, including any expansion of the services. To manage therapeutic recruitment, inductions and training. To hold monthly staff meetings and service team meetings when needed. To oversee the individual and group supervision arrangements and reporting for all staff. To manage and have overall responsibility for the ongoing use of an online Case Management System, ensuring that data is inputted accurately for reporting purposes. To support the charity s quality assurance and development of its services through monitoring and responding to client feedback and outcomes data. To develop the charity s survivor voice work and ensure that the charity s services are informed by survivors and their lived experience. To manage any complaints raised by clients. Leadership To work collaboratively as part of a Leadership Team to make decisions and resolve issues affecting the day-to-day running of the charity and management of its staff team. To strategically plan and develop the therapeutic services of the charity. To develop relationships with partner agencies and professionals to raise awareness of our therapeutic services and strengthen our work. To build and maintain a positive working relationship with the Board of Trustees. To attend and contribute to trustee meetings and trustee working group meetings, reporting on the therapeutic services and any clinical matters arising. To assist in promoting the charity by attending all relevant meetings directly connected with your work. To undertake any other duties appropriate to the needs of the charity. Client Work To provide one-to-one counselling for survivors of abuse of all genders, both online / by phone and face-to-face, with a caseload of approximately 4 clients. To maintain confidential and accurate counselling notes of all sessions. To attend monthly one-to-one clinical supervision with a supervisor approved by the Southmead Project. (Supervision is a requirement of this charity as members of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). To attend monthly one-to-one line management meetings. To work to the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical guidelines. To work within the framework, spirit and ethos of the Southmead Project s Equal Opportunities Policy, and actively engage in promoting the policy within the charity and in all dealings with clients and other agencies. All members of staff, paid and unpaid, are required to undergo the enhanced level of Disclosure and Barring Service check. Person Specification ESSENTIAL: Diploma in Counselling (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited course or equivalent); and to have BACP accreditation or be working towards BACP accreditation or equivalent. To be a registered member of BACP, UKCP, NCS or equivalent professional body, with over 5 years of supervised counselling experience. Significant experience of providing one-to-one counselling for survivors of abuse and carrying out initial assessments and risk assessments. Significant knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting this client group and the impact of trauma. Significant line management and appraisal experience with the ability to effectively co-ordinate a team. The ability to support staff to foster a positive working environment and deliver a high quality of service. Experience of recruiting staff, including inductions and training. Experience of managing safeguarding concerns and supporting others to act in accordance with safeguarding policies and in the best interests of the client or those at risk. The ability to work with clients online or by phone. Experience of working collaboratively as part of a leadership team and ability to contribute to an organisation s future development. Experience of developing and maintaining working relationships with partner agencies and professionals. Excellent organisational and planning skills. Excellent IT skills and experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to confidently use and support others with an online Case Management System. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. A commitment to identifying ongoing personal development and training needs and to take appropriate action to ensure these needs are met. The ability to keep accurate and confidential records of client work. Experience of being a client in a formal counselling relationship. Experience of and commitment to working with diversity. To have the capacity to work flexibly within a small professional team. The ability to manage own time and work load effectively. The ability to chair meetings DESIRABLE: Training in trauma processing approaches, such as EMDR, Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), brainspotting, trauma-focused CBT, and Rewind Technique. Experience of working within a community-based organisation. Experience of working with people that have used drugs or alcohol to cope with trauma. Experience of running therapeutic groups. Experience of delivering training.
Research in Practice (RiP / RiPfA)
Newton Abbot, Devon
For over 60 years the National Children's Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all. Senior CPD and Learning Officer (Adults) Contract: Permanent Work Pattern: Part Time, 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE) (We are open to flexible hours and working patterns, including accommodating part-time and compressed hours where possible). Salary: £32,684 per annum Location: Belfast BT15 + Northern Ireland / Newton Abbot TQ12 + Devon/Sheffield S1 or Remote UK homebased. The Vacancy Research in Practice has supported evidence-informed practice in adult social care for 21 years. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Continuing Professional Development and Learning Officer to join our adult's team. This senior role is ideal for an experienced facilitator who has substantial experience in adult social care or related sectors. While the position requires engagement with, and understanding of, research it is not a primary research role. The successful candidate will have experience designing and delivering programmes, whole day workshops, webinars, and other events for a range of audiences, including senior leaders. The role requires a strong understanding of research, policy, ethical and legal frameworks relevant to practice and the ability to translate complex evidence into accessible learning. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills are essential. We are keen to hear from potential candidates who have detailed expert knowledge of adult social care and related adult services; knowledge of learning theory and its application to the development of learning activities; experience of developing and facilitating all-day workshops and other learning programmes and events with social care professionals; experience of leading quality assurance of learning activities and ensuring the quality of the work of others; a commitment to developing the work of others and sharing learning; a personal commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice, and in involving people with lived experience in effective, ethical and evidence-based ways; and experience of writing successful bids and tenders. We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on. Research in Practice Research in Practice is part of the National Children's Bureau (NCB) family. For over 60 years, the NCB has been building a better childhood for all. Research in Practice works with organisations across the adults and children's social care, health and criminal justice sectors, supporting them to develop an evidence-informed approach to their work. This role is focused on our work with Adults. Our focus is on using evidence from research, practice and lived experience, to provide resources that improve policy and services, in order to achieve positive outcomes for people of all ages. About NCB For more than 60 years, the National Children's Bureau has championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. We interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families. Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how we improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. We push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. We are united for better childhoods and brighter futures. The Benefits 30 Days Annual Leave Generous Pension Scheme Cycle to work scheme Flexible Working Winter Holiday Closure & Break Employee Assistance Programme Closing date: 08:00am on Monday 29th June 2026 Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible Interested? If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on. No agencies please.
Jun 06, 2026
Full time
For over 60 years the National Children's Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all. Senior CPD and Learning Officer (Adults) Contract: Permanent Work Pattern: Part Time, 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE) (We are open to flexible hours and working patterns, including accommodating part-time and compressed hours where possible). Salary: £32,684 per annum Location: Belfast BT15 + Northern Ireland / Newton Abbot TQ12 + Devon/Sheffield S1 or Remote UK homebased. The Vacancy Research in Practice has supported evidence-informed practice in adult social care for 21 years. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Continuing Professional Development and Learning Officer to join our adult's team. This senior role is ideal for an experienced facilitator who has substantial experience in adult social care or related sectors. While the position requires engagement with, and understanding of, research it is not a primary research role. The successful candidate will have experience designing and delivering programmes, whole day workshops, webinars, and other events for a range of audiences, including senior leaders. The role requires a strong understanding of research, policy, ethical and legal frameworks relevant to practice and the ability to translate complex evidence into accessible learning. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills are essential. We are keen to hear from potential candidates who have detailed expert knowledge of adult social care and related adult services; knowledge of learning theory and its application to the development of learning activities; experience of developing and facilitating all-day workshops and other learning programmes and events with social care professionals; experience of leading quality assurance of learning activities and ensuring the quality of the work of others; a commitment to developing the work of others and sharing learning; a personal commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice, and in involving people with lived experience in effective, ethical and evidence-based ways; and experience of writing successful bids and tenders. We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on. Research in Practice Research in Practice is part of the National Children's Bureau (NCB) family. For over 60 years, the NCB has been building a better childhood for all. Research in Practice works with organisations across the adults and children's social care, health and criminal justice sectors, supporting them to develop an evidence-informed approach to their work. This role is focused on our work with Adults. Our focus is on using evidence from research, practice and lived experience, to provide resources that improve policy and services, in order to achieve positive outcomes for people of all ages. About NCB For more than 60 years, the National Children's Bureau has championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. We interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families. Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how we improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. We push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. We are united for better childhoods and brighter futures. The Benefits 30 Days Annual Leave Generous Pension Scheme Cycle to work scheme Flexible Working Winter Holiday Closure & Break Employee Assistance Programme Closing date: 08:00am on Monday 29th June 2026 Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible Interested? If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on. No agencies please.
People Partner - Public Sector Strategic HR & OD Leadership We're seeking an experienced People Partner to provide strategic HR and OD support across a large, complex, public sector environment. This is a senior role with influence at board and leadership level, where you'll help shape workforce strategy, deliver business transformation, and lead complex employee relations. What you'll do: Partner with senior leaders to deliver the People & OD strategy. Lead on workforce planning, organisational development and major change programmes. Act as a subject matter expert on complex ER, including TUPE, tribunals and union negotiations. Drive workforce analysis, benchmarking and performance improvement. Coach, influence and develop leaders to foster high-performing, engaged teams. Champion Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and embed values-led leadership. What we're looking for: Chartered MCIPD (or equivalent HR/OD qualification) Strong knowledge of employment law; formal employment law qualification desirable. Significant HR & OD experience in a large, complex, public sector environment (NHS experience strongly preferred). Proven track record in workforce strategy, planning and delivering transformation. Experience managing complex ER issues, including TUPE and tribunal cases. Skilled coach, mediator and facilitator with exceptional communication and influencing skills. Strategic thinker with strong analytical ability and political acumen. Confident at interpreting and applying HR, financial and workforce data to shape strategy. Why join? This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact, driving workforce transformation and shaping the future of services in a high-profile public sector organisation. You'll be at the heart of change, working with senior leaders and staff groups to deliver sustainable workforce solutions. The details: UK-based (right to work required) 6-month FTC Up to 55,000 + benefits
Oct 07, 2025
Contractor
People Partner - Public Sector Strategic HR & OD Leadership We're seeking an experienced People Partner to provide strategic HR and OD support across a large, complex, public sector environment. This is a senior role with influence at board and leadership level, where you'll help shape workforce strategy, deliver business transformation, and lead complex employee relations. What you'll do: Partner with senior leaders to deliver the People & OD strategy. Lead on workforce planning, organisational development and major change programmes. Act as a subject matter expert on complex ER, including TUPE, tribunals and union negotiations. Drive workforce analysis, benchmarking and performance improvement. Coach, influence and develop leaders to foster high-performing, engaged teams. Champion Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and embed values-led leadership. What we're looking for: Chartered MCIPD (or equivalent HR/OD qualification) Strong knowledge of employment law; formal employment law qualification desirable. Significant HR & OD experience in a large, complex, public sector environment (NHS experience strongly preferred). Proven track record in workforce strategy, planning and delivering transformation. Experience managing complex ER issues, including TUPE and tribunal cases. Skilled coach, mediator and facilitator with exceptional communication and influencing skills. Strategic thinker with strong analytical ability and political acumen. Confident at interpreting and applying HR, financial and workforce data to shape strategy. Why join? This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact, driving workforce transformation and shaping the future of services in a high-profile public sector organisation. You'll be at the heart of change, working with senior leaders and staff groups to deliver sustainable workforce solutions. The details: UK-based (right to work required) 6-month FTC Up to 55,000 + benefits
Job Title: Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) Lead Location: RAF Marham / On-site. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Responsible for the line management , development and behaviours of a team of aircrew instructors and facilitators Delivery of F-35 pilot ground school in accordance with BAE Systems and MOD regulatory frameworks, including the contractual obligation to update, maintain and deliver the course content, including all visual aids, classroom lectures, and synthetic training scenarios Continuous development of emergent technologies to provide a fully immersive training environment for the Simulator Programme at RAF Marham. This includes transition into operational training and includes the safety-critical zero live hours to solo element for the Operational Conversion Unit (OCU), as well as Currency and Mission Training capability for the wider Lightning Force Accountable for the training governance of all instructors, including the amendment of the ATO. The incumbent will be required to follow DSAT and MASED 95 processes for extant and future instructor qualifications Maintains oversight and delivery of Student Pilot Conversion training. The job holder will be expected to deliver ground school lectures and core simulator instruction as a fully contributory member of the instructional team Maintains Technical Authority for delivery of aircrew ground school and synthetic Lightning training Responsible for the financial aspects of the team including utilisation, over time, travel and absence management Ensuring the teams adherence to the organisations SHE standards; and ensuring actions to address SHE issues are prioritised and resourced appropriately. More detailed responsibilities are captured within the Company Health & Safety Policy (759/OF/016) and the Company Environmental Policy (759/OF/029) Your skills and experiences: Essential: Fast Jet aircrew instructional qualification and associated experience An ability to establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with Customers and Stakeholders Appreciation of current and future synthetic training requirements and programmes Excellent communication, IT and Presentation skills Desirable: Prior F-35 Lightning Front Line Pilot; QFI or QWI In depth knowledge of Lightning aircraft and Customer training structure and processes (DSAT) Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The BAE Systems UKF-35 Sustainment Team: An exciting and rewarding opportunity has a arisen for a Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) Lead within the National Support Solution delivered by BAE Systems UK F-35 Sustainment Team, based a RAF Marham. The CIP Lead will ensure the Lightning Force demand for trained aircrew is met in full, this includes generating the specified CIP numbers at the requisite capability which is directly linked to KPI achievement. The output will be achieved by the CIP Lead influencing the design of the syllabus and training events as well as personally delivering training and tasking a team of 9 CIPs from BAES. This role will be the primary interface with Squadron Leadership and Force Leadership in respect of pilot training, ensuring the service is delivered to plan and the experience provided exceeds expectations. The CIP Lead will be representing UK F-35 Sustainment at F-35 Program Working Groups and BAE Systems Flight Ops Functional Meetings based on their leadership role at Marham. This position will also act as the BAE Systems Pilot Subject Matter Expert for F-35 Lightning II, interfacing with the wider US Programmes, Training and Flight Operations Teams/Functions as required to enhance our customer offering and delivery. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women , ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals . We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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: 31st October 2025 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.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) Lead Location: RAF Marham / On-site. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Responsible for the line management , development and behaviours of a team of aircrew instructors and facilitators Delivery of F-35 pilot ground school in accordance with BAE Systems and MOD regulatory frameworks, including the contractual obligation to update, maintain and deliver the course content, including all visual aids, classroom lectures, and synthetic training scenarios Continuous development of emergent technologies to provide a fully immersive training environment for the Simulator Programme at RAF Marham. This includes transition into operational training and includes the safety-critical zero live hours to solo element for the Operational Conversion Unit (OCU), as well as Currency and Mission Training capability for the wider Lightning Force Accountable for the training governance of all instructors, including the amendment of the ATO. The incumbent will be required to follow DSAT and MASED 95 processes for extant and future instructor qualifications Maintains oversight and delivery of Student Pilot Conversion training. The job holder will be expected to deliver ground school lectures and core simulator instruction as a fully contributory member of the instructional team Maintains Technical Authority for delivery of aircrew ground school and synthetic Lightning training Responsible for the financial aspects of the team including utilisation, over time, travel and absence management Ensuring the teams adherence to the organisations SHE standards; and ensuring actions to address SHE issues are prioritised and resourced appropriately. More detailed responsibilities are captured within the Company Health & Safety Policy (759/OF/016) and the Company Environmental Policy (759/OF/029) Your skills and experiences: Essential: Fast Jet aircrew instructional qualification and associated experience An ability to establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with Customers and Stakeholders Appreciation of current and future synthetic training requirements and programmes Excellent communication, IT and Presentation skills Desirable: Prior F-35 Lightning Front Line Pilot; QFI or QWI In depth knowledge of Lightning aircraft and Customer training structure and processes (DSAT) Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The BAE Systems UKF-35 Sustainment Team: An exciting and rewarding opportunity has a arisen for a Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) Lead within the National Support Solution delivered by BAE Systems UK F-35 Sustainment Team, based a RAF Marham. The CIP Lead will ensure the Lightning Force demand for trained aircrew is met in full, this includes generating the specified CIP numbers at the requisite capability which is directly linked to KPI achievement. The output will be achieved by the CIP Lead influencing the design of the syllabus and training events as well as personally delivering training and tasking a team of 9 CIPs from BAES. This role will be the primary interface with Squadron Leadership and Force Leadership in respect of pilot training, ensuring the service is delivered to plan and the experience provided exceeds expectations. The CIP Lead will be representing UK F-35 Sustainment at F-35 Program Working Groups and BAE Systems Flight Ops Functional Meetings based on their leadership role at Marham. This position will also act as the BAE Systems Pilot Subject Matter Expert for F-35 Lightning II, interfacing with the wider US Programmes, Training and Flight Operations Teams/Functions as required to enhance our customer offering and delivery. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women , ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals . We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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: 31st October 2025 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.
Job Title: Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) Lead Location: RAF Marham / On-site. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Responsible for the line management , development and behaviours of a team of aircrew instructors and facilitators Delivery of F-35 pilot ground school in accordance with BAE Systems and MOD regulatory frameworks, including the contractual obligation to update, maintain and deliver the course content, including all visual aids, classroom lectures, and synthetic training scenarios Continuous development of emergent technologies to provide a fully immersive training environment for the Simulator Programme at RAF Marham. This includes transition into operational training and includes the safety-critical zero live hours to solo element for the Operational Conversion Unit (OCU), as well as Currency and Mission Training capability for the wider Lightning Force Accountable for the training governance of all instructors, including the amendment of the ATO. The incumbent will be required to follow DSAT and MASED 95 processes for extant and future instructor qualifications Maintains oversight and delivery of Student Pilot Conversion training. The job holder will be expected to deliver ground school lectures and core simulator instruction as a fully contributory member of the instructional team Maintains Technical Authority for delivery of aircrew ground school and synthetic Lightning training Responsible for the financial aspects of the team including utilisation, over time, travel and absence management Ensuring the teams adherence to the organisations SHE standards; and ensuring actions to address SHE issues are prioritised and resourced appropriately. More detailed responsibilities are captured within the Company Health & Safety Policy (759/OF/016) and the Company Environmental Policy (759/OF/029) Your skills and experiences: Essential: Fast Jet aircrew instructional qualification and associated experience An ability to establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with Customers and Stakeholders Appreciation of current and future synthetic training requirements and programmes Excellent communication, IT and Presentation skills Desirable: Prior F-35 Lightning Front Line Pilot; QFI or QWI In depth knowledge of Lightning aircraft and Customer training structure and processes (DSAT) Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The BAE Systems UKF-35 Sustainment Team: An exciting and rewarding opportunity has a arisen for a Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) Lead within the National Support Solution delivered by BAE Systems UK F-35 Sustainment Team, based a RAF Marham. The CIP Lead will ensure the Lightning Force demand for trained aircrew is met in full, this includes generating the specified CIP numbers at the requisite capability which is directly linked to KPI achievement. The output will be achieved by the CIP Lead influencing the design of the syllabus and training events as well as personally delivering training and tasking a team of 9 CIPs from BAES. This role will be the primary interface with Squadron Leadership and Force Leadership in respect of pilot training, ensuring the service is delivered to plan and the experience provided exceeds expectations. The CIP Lead will be representing UK F-35 Sustainment at F-35 Program Working Groups and BAE Systems Flight Ops Functional Meetings based on their leadership role at Marham. This position will also act as the BAE Systems Pilot Subject Matter Expert for F-35 Lightning II, interfacing with the wider US Programmes, Training and Flight Operations Teams/Functions as required to enhance our customer offering and delivery. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women , ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals . We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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: 31st October 2025 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.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) Lead Location: RAF Marham / On-site. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Responsible for the line management , development and behaviours of a team of aircrew instructors and facilitators Delivery of F-35 pilot ground school in accordance with BAE Systems and MOD regulatory frameworks, including the contractual obligation to update, maintain and deliver the course content, including all visual aids, classroom lectures, and synthetic training scenarios Continuous development of emergent technologies to provide a fully immersive training environment for the Simulator Programme at RAF Marham. This includes transition into operational training and includes the safety-critical zero live hours to solo element for the Operational Conversion Unit (OCU), as well as Currency and Mission Training capability for the wider Lightning Force Accountable for the training governance of all instructors, including the amendment of the ATO. The incumbent will be required to follow DSAT and MASED 95 processes for extant and future instructor qualifications Maintains oversight and delivery of Student Pilot Conversion training. The job holder will be expected to deliver ground school lectures and core simulator instruction as a fully contributory member of the instructional team Maintains Technical Authority for delivery of aircrew ground school and synthetic Lightning training Responsible for the financial aspects of the team including utilisation, over time, travel and absence management Ensuring the teams adherence to the organisations SHE standards; and ensuring actions to address SHE issues are prioritised and resourced appropriately. More detailed responsibilities are captured within the Company Health & Safety Policy (759/OF/016) and the Company Environmental Policy (759/OF/029) Your skills and experiences: Essential: Fast Jet aircrew instructional qualification and associated experience An ability to establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with Customers and Stakeholders Appreciation of current and future synthetic training requirements and programmes Excellent communication, IT and Presentation skills Desirable: Prior F-35 Lightning Front Line Pilot; QFI or QWI In depth knowledge of Lightning aircraft and Customer training structure and processes (DSAT) Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The BAE Systems UKF-35 Sustainment Team: An exciting and rewarding opportunity has a arisen for a Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) Lead within the National Support Solution delivered by BAE Systems UK F-35 Sustainment Team, based a RAF Marham. The CIP Lead will ensure the Lightning Force demand for trained aircrew is met in full, this includes generating the specified CIP numbers at the requisite capability which is directly linked to KPI achievement. The output will be achieved by the CIP Lead influencing the design of the syllabus and training events as well as personally delivering training and tasking a team of 9 CIPs from BAES. This role will be the primary interface with Squadron Leadership and Force Leadership in respect of pilot training, ensuring the service is delivered to plan and the experience provided exceeds expectations. The CIP Lead will be representing UK F-35 Sustainment at F-35 Program Working Groups and BAE Systems Flight Ops Functional Meetings based on their leadership role at Marham. This position will also act as the BAE Systems Pilot Subject Matter Expert for F-35 Lightning II, interfacing with the wider US Programmes, Training and Flight Operations Teams/Functions as required to enhance our customer offering and delivery. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women , ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals . We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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: 31st October 2025 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.
