Transformation Lead; GDS, Government, defence, SC CLEARED

Transformation Lead; GDS, Government, defence, SC CLEARED

MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC (SC USED IN THE LAST ONE YEAR)

Hybrid role. Primary work: Bristol. Travel required to: Andover & Romsey

Rate: £450 per day outside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Transformation Lead. Training to lead the modernisation and integration of training capabilities across Defence Digital programmes. This role is pivotal in ensuring Defence personnel are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to exploit new digital capabilities and maximise operational effectiveness.

You will provide specialist training expertise driving the development of digital learning strategies, defining training needs, and shaping the transformation of Defence training systems. Working across multiple stakeholders, you will ensure that training is Embedded as a core enabler of digital adoption and long-term capability sustainment.

Essential:

• Proven experience in leading training transformation or learning modernisation within Defence, government, or large-scale technical programmes.
• Strong understanding of training and education methodologies, including blended and digital learning.
• Experience in conducting training needs analysis and developing capability-based learning solutions.
• Ability to design and implement training governance and assurance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels.

Key Responsibilities

Training Transformation and Strategy:

• Lead the transformation of Defence training capability to support digital and data-enabled operations.
• Develop and deliver training transformation roadmaps covering policy, process, digital learning tools, and workforce capability development.
• Ensure alignment between Defence Digital programmes, user communities, and enterprise training strategies.
• Drive integration between training design, digital platforms, and operational systems to enable accessible and effective learning experiences.

Training Needs Analysis and Development:

• Provide specialist training expertise, including capability gap analysis, definition of training needs, and development of training material to support both initial and enduring capability usage.
• Work with delivery teams and end users to identify skill gaps and develop targeted interventions.
• Oversee the design and delivery of blended learning solutions, including classroom, simulation, E-learning, and on-the-job training.
• Support the creation and continuous improvement of digital learning artefacts and repositories to ensure enduring knowledge retention.

Stakeholder and Change Leadership:

• Collaborate across Defence, industry, and academia to develop sustainable and interoperable training solutions.

• Lead change management activities, supporting the cultural and behavioural shift required for digital adoption.

• Promote user-centric training approaches to ensure Defence personnel are confident in operating and supporting new capabilities.

Governance and Assurance:

• Establish governance structures to oversee training transformation progress, quality, and compliance.

• Ensure all training solutions comply with Defence standards, learning assurance frameworks, and accreditation requirements.

• Support the development of business cases, benefits frameworks, and capability assurance artefacts for training transformation.

Collaboration and Agile Delivery:

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and transformation planning to align training activities with capability delivery cycles.

• Work collaboratively with product owners, service managers, user researchers, and designers to embed training throughout capability development.

• Foster a culture of learning, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across Defence Digital teams.