David Berry
Market Bosworth,Warwickshire
Summary
Army Warrant Officer with extensive experience in course material preparation and operational training delivery. Expertise in enhancing employee engagement through effective learning facilitation and stakeholder feedback sessions. Proven ability to develop training programs that align with organisational goals, leveraging over 22 years of military experience in the Royal Engineers, including 10 years in training management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Training Manager
MoD
Saffron Walden, Essex
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered specialised training in collaboration with external service providers.
- Analysed training requirements at individual, team, and organisational levels.
- Refined training materials based on insights from Subject Matter Experts.
- Modified training syllabus to reflect current industry developments.
- Maintained accurate records of training activities and participant progress for compliance and reporting purposes.
Training Coordinator
MoD
Bicester, Oxfordshire
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Assessed training effectiveness through participant feedback and evaluations.
- Organised training records to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Planned training schedules, prepared materials, and secured venues.
- Streamlined administration by maintaining attendance records and sending invitations.
- Single handedly digitally migrated over 400 assessment scenario documents to enhance organisational effeciency.
Training specialist
MoD
Bicester, Oxfordshire
07.2015 - 07.2021
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programmes for diverse teams, achieving high engagement.
- Mentored junior staff to uphold best practices in training delivery.
- Implemented innovative techniques that enhanced learner retention.
- Coordinated logistics for training events, ensuring seamless execution.
- Utilised digital learning platforms to increase accessibility for staff members.
- Conducted pre and post-training surveys to inform future improvements.
- Managed eight explosive ordnance disposal training events annually, attaining 100% trainee success.
Search Team specialist
MoD
Saffron Walden, Essex
10.2010 - 06.2015
- Managed high-risk projects, ensuring strict adherence to safety compliance standards.
- Optimised resource allocation to achieve maximum operational efficiency.
- Provided national security support for London Olympics 2012 through integration with UKSF.
- Assisted in training new team members on search protocols and operational procedures.
- Conducted multiple operational tours under challenging conditions, delivering training outcomes to host nation security forces.
Team Member
MoD
Hohne, Germany
03.2003 - 09.2010
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and orderliness across all operational areas.
- Optimised inventory control processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure availability of essential supplies.
- Executed engineering tasks in high-risk regions while adhering to safety protocols.
Education
Level 7 - Leadership & Management
Institute of Leadership & Management
UK Defence Aug 2023 -
NVQ Level 5 - Risk Management
Security Risk Management Consultant
York Mar 2025 -
Practitioner - Project Management
PRINCE2 7 Edt
People Cert Sept 2025 -
Training Needs Analysis - Training
UK Defence Academy
Shrivenham Mar 2024 -
Environmental Management - Health & Safety
NEBOSH
United Kingdom Aug 2025 -
sUAS Operator - Aviation
UK Defence
Saffron Walden, Essex 11.2024 -
Level 3 Dipolma - Explosive Ordnance Disposal
City & Guilds
UK DefenceSkills
- Course material preparation
- Learning facilitation
- Operational training delivery
- MS Office proficiency
- Stakeholder feedback
- Employee engagement
- Team planning and resource management
- Team development strategies
Languages
Polish
Elementary
Affiliations
Mountaineering.
Geopolitics.
Fishing.
Watching sports (mostly football).
Novice triathlete.
Timeline
sUAS Operator - Aviation
UK Defence
11.2024 -
Training Manager
MoD
01.2024 - Current
Training Coordinator
MoD
08.2021 - 12.2023
Training specialist
MoD
07.2015 - 07.2021
Search Team specialist
MoD
10.2010 - 06.2015
Team Member
MoD
03.2003 - 09.2010
Level 7 - Leadership & Management
Institute of Leadership & Management
Aug 2023 -
NVQ Level 5 - Risk Management
Security Risk Management Consultant
Mar 2025 -
Practitioner - Project Management
PRINCE2 7 Edt
Sept 2025 -
Training Needs Analysis - Training
UK Defence Academy
Mar 2024 -
Environmental Management - Health & Safety
NEBOSH
Aug 2025 -
Level 3 Dipolma - Explosive Ordnance Disposal
City & Guilds