Job Description

Job title: Training Specialist at GE Aerospace

Overview

The Training and Early Careers Department at GE Aerospace Wales is looking for a dynamic and passionate Training Specialist to lead the development of the next generation of people leaders. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on delivery, designing leadership development pathways and facilitating training sessions across all levels of the organisation within the aerospace industry.

This position is ideal for someone enthusiastic about people development, learning, and driving organisational growth. You will work with apprentices, early-career professionals, aspiring leaders, and senior executives to unlock potential and help achieve career goals.

Role and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement structured development pathways and training programs tailored to all pay bandings.
• Design and update training materials, including slide decks, activities, and e-learning content.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and senior trainers to ensure training content aligns with organisational goals.
• Coordinate and deliver training programs for apprentices, placement students, graduate trainees, early-career professionals, emerging and aspiring leaders, new team leaders and managers, and senior/executive-level leaders.
• Facilitate classroom-based and virtual training sessions, adapting delivery to suit diverse audiences.
• Gather and analyse feedback to continuously improve training effectiveness and learner experience.
• Maintain accurate training records, schedules, and attendance logs using the company’s Learning Management System (LMS).
• Promote development opportunities through internal communications and presentations.
• Participate in learning and development events, workshops, and internal projects as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent practical experience in Learning and Development.
• Proven experience delivering presentations to groups (virtual and in-person).
• Basic understanding of leadership principles and behaviours; formal training is advantageous but not required.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, confident, and eager to learn.
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
• Flexible and adaptable delivery style for a range of audiences.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across a global network with peers.
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude.
• Familiarity with MS Teams, MS Office, and LMS platforms is preferred.

Flexible Working

GE Aerospace supports and encourages flexible working arrangements where possible, recognising the benefits of a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

GE Aerospace offers a flexible benefits plan called FlexChoice, providing freedom and choice in how benefits are received. Default benefits for new joiners include non-contributory pension, performance-related bonus, life assurance, group income protection, private medical cover, and 26 days of holiday (with option to buy or sell).

Equal Opportunities

GE Aerospace Wales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace Wales is a Disability Confident Committed employer and strives to make recruitment accessible. For adjustments or questions, please contact HR.Wales@ge.com.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained. If BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, candidacy may be affected. For details, see BPSS requirements.

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered with all other applications. Depending on current UK immigration rules, candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed if a suitably qualified candidate requiring no sponsorship is available. For more information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Human Resources

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing