Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Commercial Training Manager

Smith+Nephew
Hertfordshire
2 days ago
Create job alert

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Are you passionate about empowering others to succeed? Join us as a Commercial Training Manager and help shape the future of our sales force. This is your opportunity to make a real impact by delivering world-class training that drives performance and supports our mission to restore people’s bodies and their self-belief.

What will you be doing?

As our Commercial Training Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our Advanced Wound Management franchise, delivering engaging and impactful training to our UKINORD sales teams. You’ll lead classroom sessions, virtual workshops and in-field coaching to ensure our sales professionals are equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence to exceed their goals.

You’ll collaborate with global and local stakeholders to tailor training content that aligns with our commercial strategy and competency frameworks. From onboarding new hires to upskilling experienced team members, you’ll be a trusted mentor and role model, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

You’ll also play a key role in developing strategic training plans, measuring performance, and contributing to leadership discussions that shape the future of our commercial training and education programmes.

What will you need to be successful?

Success in this role means being a dynamic facilitator, a strategic thinker and a passionate coach. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment where your ability to inspire and influence others makes a real difference.

Proven experience (3–7 years) in commercial sales, training or marketing, ideally within the medical device industry Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with a deep understanding of adult learning principles Commercial acumen and the ability to translate business needs into impactful training solutions A collaborative mindset and the confidence to lead without authority, working across functions and geographies



Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our on our website www.smith-nephew.com
Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities
Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more
Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles)
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship
Extra Perks: Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts

Related Jobs

View all jobs

TRAINEE MANAGER

HR Business Partner

Commercial Operations Manager

Business Development Manager - Audio Visual

Training Advisor

Store Manager - Designate

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

UAV (Drones) Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK unmanned aviation (UAV/UAS/RPAS) hiring has shifted from aircraft‑type buzzwords to capability‑driven evaluation across flight ops, autonomy, data products, safety & regulatory compliance. Employers want proof you can plan, fly, analyse and scale UAV systems safely and economically—VLOS/A2 CofC, GVC, BVLOS & SORA ops, UTM integrations, command‑and‑control resilience, sense‑and‑avoid, payload pipelines, and fleet reliability. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for UAV pilots/ops managers, flight test engineers, autonomy/perception, GNC/control, UTM/backend, safety & airworthiness, data processing/analysis, and field engineering roles. Who this is for: UAV pilots & flight ops, mission planners, flight test & safety engineers, autonomy/SLAM/perception, GNC/control engineers, embedded/avionics, communications & C2 links, UTM/airspace integrations, data processing (imagery/LiDAR/thermal), GIS/photogrammetry, maintenance & field techs, and programme/product managers in the UK.

Why UAV (Drone) Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, have seen rapid adoption across sectors in the UK — agriculture, logistics, inspection, mapping, delivery, search & rescue, environmental monitoring, media, defence, and more. As UAV use proliferates, the roles supporting them are shifting. Modern UAV careers are no longer just about aerodynamics, electronics or autopilot algorithms. They now require knowledge of law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design — because flying machines in public airspace must be safe, trusted, legal, intuitive and well communicated. In this article, we’ll explore why UAV careers in the UK are becoming more multidisciplinary, how those allied fields intersect with UAV work, and what job-seekers & employers should do to adapt.

UAV Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern UAV Department

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly called drones, are transforming industries across the UK—from agriculture, surveillance, mapping, and inspection to logistics, environmental monitoring, and emergency response. UAV systems combine hardware, embedded systems, controls, autonomy, sensors, communications, regulatory / airworthiness, and operations. As the UAV ecosystem grows, companies need team structures that ensure safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness. If you are applying for UAV roles via UAVJobs.co.uk or building a UAV team, this article will help you understand the roles typical in a modern UAV department, how they collaborate throughout the UAV lifecycle, what skills and qualifications employers expect in the UK, what salaries look like, common challenges, and best practices for structuring teams that deliver capable UAV systems.