Training and Requirements Lead (TNA)

22 October 2026

About Metaverse VR

Metaverse VR supports customers through the rapid application of current and emerging technologies, helping them accelerate change to modern and relevant training solutions that meet individual learning needs, continued performance improvement and recognition of talent.

Metaverse VR is a high-technology organisation that provides innovative training solutions, simulation and consultancy services to UK Defence (Government and Industry), as well as customers in other countries and highly regulated industries. We have a core team with an exceptional level of knowledge and skills in training solutions, who ensure customer expectations are exceeded through high-quality and timely delivery.

The Role & Role Purpose

Role

The role supports the DoIT in translating customer needs into well-defined, technically sound and deliverable training solutions and services. Working on assigned tasks across the Systems Approach to Training lifecycle, the role contributes to customer engagements through to acceptance and through-life support, and offers a clear development pathway towards senior training and requirements roles.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Training and Requirements Lead, this role supports MVR Projects and External Consultancy Services by capturing and writing user and technical requirements for training solutions and supporting the associated acceptance activities. The role undertakes assigned training analysis and consultancy tasks, and supports bids and R&D activities as required.

Key Responsibilities

Project and Consultancy Engagement:

  • Support training discovery activities with customers, including helping to facilitate workshops, capturing user requirements and recording evidence to support decisions.
  • Contribute to Training Needs Analysis (TNA) in accordance with DSAT and JSP 822, undertaking assigned elements such as role and training gap analysis, and training options and media analysis.
  • Support fidelity and technology analysis for simulation, synthetic and immersive (XR) training solutions.
  • Draft user, system and service requirements and acceptance documents for review, working with MVR systems engineering and delivery teams.
  • Support Project Managers with requirements and acceptance management plans and associated project documentation.
  • Maintain traceability from user requirements and training needs to learning and assessment outcomes, solution/service requirements and acceptance evidence.
  • Support verification, validation (V&V) and acceptance activities, and compile acceptance evidence for assurance by the Senior Training and Requirements Lead.
  • Training Delivery and Assurance
  • Apply MVR templates, methods and review criteria for training analysis, design, evaluation, requirements and acceptance, and provide feedback to help improve them.
  • Contribute to the design, delivery and assurance of simulation, virtual and conventional training solutions.
  • Support internal validation and evaluation of training solutions, capturing customer and user feedback.
  • Support through-life management of MVR training products and services.
  • Identify and escalate training design, requirements and acceptance issues and risks to the Senior Training and Requirements Lead.
  • Consultancy, Business Development and Continual Improvement
  • Support the delivery of training consultancy services for customers, projects and internally.
  • Support bids and business development from a training, requirements and acceptance perspective.
  • Where assigned, work alongside and coordinate tasks with specialist contractors and associates.
  • Contribute lessons learned and support wider MVR activities within organisational development and R&D.
  • Attend training and simulation conferences and exhibitions on behalf of MVR.
  • Any additional tasks to ensure the success of the role and support to the business.

 

Specialist Knowledge and Specialist Skills

Essential Experience:

  • Experience of contributing to training analysis, design or delivery for technical or operational training, in defence or a comparable regulated environment.
  • Working knowledge of the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) and JSP 822, or an equivalent systems approach to training.
  • Experience of writing requirements or supporting acceptance activities, with an understanding of traceability.
  • Understanding of simulation, virtual and conventional training solutions.
  • Experience of working with customers and project teams, with an awareness of project management.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to contribute to customer workshops.

Desirable Experience:

  • Formal training such as DSAT courses, Defence Train the Trainer or MoD Introduction to Defence Simulation.
  • Degree in a STEM or related subject, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience using requirements management tools, such as IBM DOORS or ReqView.
  • Experience of simulation, synthetic or immersive (XR) training environments.
  • Experience supporting bids for training solutions and services.
  • Relevant professional membership or qualification, such as APM, INCOSE, CIPD or LPI.

Why apply to MVR?

Joining MVR, you will be given the chance to be a part of a successful and growing team, that is going from strength to strength. We’ll also give you the opportunity to:

  • Work in a state-of-the-art office, with access to all this offers
  • Enjoy a relaxed friendly and supportive working environment
  • 25 days Annual Leave, Birthday Day off + Bank Holidays and annual increments (option to buy additional 5 days AL after 1yr employment)
  • Be involved in growing and defining MVR’s working processes and working practices
  • Define MVRs Culture and Values

In addition, we will offer you:

  • Competitive Salary negotiable dependant on experience
  • Family Medical cover
  • Family Dental cover
  • 5 additional Reservist Volunteering days on full pay (We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring our Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award and working towards achieving Gold.)
  • 2 Volunteering days on full pay
  • Pension NEST 7%
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • EV Scheme
  • Career Development opportunities and career progression pathways
  • Employee Assistance Package
  • Flexible Working 
  • Company Annual Socials and Wellbeing Initiatives

Here at MVR, we take great pride in promoting an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds are empowered to perform to their best and contribute to our organisations rapid growth and achievements. We believe in building a diverse team that reflects our core values and commitment to excellence.

Our recruitment and selection process is fair and merit-based, focusing on an individual’s skills, experience, and alignment with MVR’s values and standards. This ensures that every team member is valued and can make a meaningful impact, drive innovation and be a part of the success or our forward-thinking organisation.

In line with Metaverse VR Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing date:
January 2027

MVR reserves the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified, so we encourage early applications. All applications received before the vacancy closes will be considered fairly and consistently. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or selection process, please contact recruitment@metaverse-vr.co.uk

 

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Summary

Type:
Permanent Fulltime

Location:
Portsmouth / Hybrid (ability to travel to other sites as required)

Reports to:
Director of Training and Innovation (DoTI)

Salary:
£55,000 – £65,000 experience dependent  

Security Clearance:
Successful candidate must be able to obtain SC (Security Check) clearance and be willing to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) clearance.

More information can be found here – National security vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

HM Forces:
As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively support members of the Armed Forces community.

If you are a serving member of HM Armed Forces, a veteran, spouse or a dependant of an Armed Forces member and you meet the Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications outlined in the role specification, you will automatically be invited to interview.

We recognise the valuable skills, experience and qualities gained through military service and life within the Armed Forces community. Metaverse VR are committed to ensuring these are recognised and valued throughout our recruitment process.

Closing date:
January 2027

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Are you eligible to work for Metaverse VR?

Metaverse VR has strict security clearance requirements for all employees. This includes:

  • Relocation – If applicable (hybrid/Onsite) the role will require attendance at the office in Portsmouth. Would you be willing and able to relocate or commute to Portsmouth if successful?

  • Right to Work – Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the United Kingdom for the duration of the apprenticeship?

  • Security Clearance – This role will require you to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Are you eligible to undergo and obtain SC clearance? – National security vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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