Learning %26 Development Advisor

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense, security, and aerospace company is seeking a Learning and Development Advisor in Barrow-in-Furness. This role focuses on driving learning programs, supporting the development of quality governance, and analyzing data to enhance workforce skills. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of L&D, collaborate well within teams, and work independently under pressure. Competitive salary and benefits include flexible working arrangements and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Learning and Development (L&D) strategies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and boost team performance.
• Experience in analyzing data to enhance workforce skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute learning programs that align with business objectives.
• Support and maintain L&D governance policy and process.
• Produce insightful reports and data analyses to meet internal needs.

Skills

Understanding of L&D roles and their business contribution

Teamwork and collaboration

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability to ambiguity

Independent working

Innovative thinking

Job description

Job Title: Learning and Development Advisor

Location: Barrow-In-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - pleasespeakto your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £42,215 + dependant on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Work with stakeholders to drive and execute learning programmes which deliver skills strategies to time, cost and quality
• Liaise across the business to support the development of SQEP in line with BAE's Future Workforce Strategy
• Support the development and maintenance of Learning & Development (L&D) governance policy and process
• Provide support to drive learning quality and assurance activity in Submarines
• Analyse and interpret complex data and make recommendations to improve the workforces skills and experience
• Produce reports and insights that meet customer and internal needs

Your skills and experiences:

• Understanding of L&D roles and the contribution made to business success
• Ability to be positive and a highly collaborative team member
• Ability to work under pressure with agility and resilience
• Comfortable with ambiguity and complexity
• Ability to work confidently and independently
• Being innovative and open to new skills and ideas

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Academy Team:

This is an exciting time to join our growing Learning & Development team. Working in the Submarines Academy for Skills and Knowledge (SASK), we strive to be at the forefront of learning and technology. This role will focus on the delivery of L&D quality and governance and partnering with business and HR representatives supporting the end-to-end delivery of skills strategies through learning. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 30th December 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.