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Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Christopher Galley

Stowmarket,Suffolk

Summary

Strategic and forward-thinking Learning and Development (L&D) leader with considerable experience across the public and private sector, now specialising in delivering impactful training solutions to business clients. Proven track record in leading high-performing L&D teams to create and implement bespoke training programmes aligned with client objectives and industry standards.

Proven expertise as a trainer, lecturer, facilitator, assessor and designer, harnessing modern learning technologies—including AI-powered platforms, digital learning and immersive solutions to drive learner engagement and improve performance outcomes. Experienced in using a structured approach to training design and deploying scalable learning solutions that close skills gaps and support organisational growth.

Adept at managing multiple projects in fast-paced environments, building strong client relationships, and ensuring training delivery meets both quality expectations and tight deadlines. Passionate about innovation in learning, continuous improvement, driving change and empowering teams to deliver excellence.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work history

Instructional designer & Content developer

Babcock International Group
London
07.2024 - Current

Content Development Manager

Babcock International Group
London
12.2021 - 07.2024

Module lead

Babcock International Group
London
10.2020 - 12.2021

Content developer

Babcock International Group
London
02.2020 - 10.2020

Police officer

Suffolk Constabulary
Ipswich, Suffolk
06.2008 - 12.2019

Police officer

Essex Police
Chelmsford, Essex
08.1994 - 06.2008

Police officer

Surrey Police
Guildford, Surrey
12.1989 - 08.1994

Trainee manager

Woolwich Building Society
Chelmsford, Essex
09.1988 - 12.1989

Education

PGCE - Post Compulsory Education and Training - Education

University of Greenwich
London

Further Education & Adult Education Teachers Cert - Education

City & Guilds

Level 3 Award in Candidate Assessment - Occupational assessment

need

Bachelor of Arts (hons) - Social Administration

Brighton Polytechnic
Brighton

A-Levels - Geography, Economics, Social Biology

South East Essex sixth Form College
Benfleet, Essex

O-Levels - 9 (incl. Maths and English)

The Deanes School
Thundersley, Essex

Skills

  • Built strong internal and external relationships; collaborated across departments and organisations to meet programme standards, operational demands and tight deadlines
  • Integrated modern learning technologies including AI into content design
  • Designed and delivered content for Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship and other police entry routes; leadership and professional development
  • Managed multiple L&D projects; created QA and standardisation processes; assessments; oversaw documentation and moderation
  • Ensured compliance with internal policies; external standards; maintained data integrity; authored detailed curriculum and assessment materials
  • Led L&D teams; coached instructional designers and lecturers; embedding a culture of quality and continuous improvement

Accomplishments

    Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy

Timeline

Instructional designer & Content developer

Babcock International Group
07.2024 - Current

Content Development Manager

Babcock International Group
12.2021 - 07.2024

Module lead

Babcock International Group
10.2020 - 12.2021

Content developer

Babcock International Group
02.2020 - 10.2020

Police officer

Suffolk Constabulary
06.2008 - 12.2019

Police officer

Essex Police
08.1994 - 06.2008

Police officer

Surrey Police
12.1989 - 08.1994

Trainee manager

Woolwich Building Society
09.1988 - 12.1989

PGCE - Post Compulsory Education and Training - Education

University of Greenwich

Further Education & Adult Education Teachers Cert - Education

City & Guilds

Level 3 Award in Candidate Assessment - Occupational assessment

need

Bachelor of Arts (hons) - Social Administration

Brighton Polytechnic

A-Levels - Geography, Economics, Social Biology

South East Essex sixth Form College

O-Levels - 9 (incl. Maths and English)

The Deanes School
Christopher Galley