Learning & Development Lead

The Talent World; Fareham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

25 days holiday

Flexible Benefits scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Enhanced sick pay

Job summary

Raytheon UK is seeking a Learning and Development Lead at HMS Collingwood, Fareham, on a permanent, onsite basis. The role focuses on delivering blended learning solutions and developing colleagues through proactive training initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have learner-centred L&D experience, strong collaboration and project management skills, and a professional L&D qualification. The role supports a flexible, output-driven culture with commitment to growth.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in learner-centred learning and development roles.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with a professional learning and development qualification.
• Strong organisational, planning, and project management skills.
• Identify learning needs and develop effective learning solutions aligned to business objectives.
• Use data, feedback and performance metrics to measure impact of learning interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Integrated Training Design Service to deliver blended learning.
• Lead learning initiatives that inspire colleagues and unlock potential.
• Coordinate, deliver RUK workshops for programme stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and identify skills gaps.
• Travel to other customer sites occasionally.
• Ensure security standards and data protection compliance.

Skills

Facilitation

Workshop delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Project management

Data analytics

Education

Professional Learning & Development qualification

Job description

Benefits

• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave

Date Posted

2026-08-19

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Fareham, Hampshire

Position Role Type

Onsite

Learning and Development Lead

Location: HMS Collingwood

Permanent

Benefits

• £: Competitive salary
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave

Work Culture

• 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
• Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
• Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
• Flexible working culture focused on output, with more formal flexible working arrangements on request (assessed subject to role) - please highlight any requests to the Talent Acquisition team.

About Us

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

As a leading defence and aerospace company operating across the United Kingdom, Raytheon UK helps to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. We are a major supplier to the UK government and customers around the globe, providing defence solutions across all domains: land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. We also provide digital and training transformation solutions to commercial and military customers.

With circa 2000 employees and major facilities operating throughout the UK including Broughton (Wales), Livingston and Glenrothes (Scotland), and Harlow, Gloucester, and Manchester (England); we are committed to investing in British careers and technology development.

Through advanced technology and our people’s expertise, our Training Transformation Services is modernising what’s possible in the training and preparation of our armed forces. With a real blended approach to learning and using the latest innovative systems and technology, we ensure our service men and women really are prepared for any situation.

Role & Responsibilities

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference to the Royal Navy Training Design Service. As the Learning & Development Lead, you’ll support the Integrated Training Design Service to deliver learning that is blended, active and provides customer delight.

Responsibilities

• As the Learning and Development Lead you will support the skills and growth of colleagues and new starters, to ensure that they have the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in their roles.
• Be an ambassador for the continuous professional development of others and yourself. Leading learning initiatives that inspire colleagues to unlock their full potential and contribute effectively to organisational success.
• An ambassador for collaboration and great communication with all colleagues.
• The identification of the skills and knowledge required by role to meet contractual delivery obligations and aligning this with development needs identified of internal colleagues.
• Collaborate with leaders to support new starters, providing guidance and coaching on employee development planning and succession progression.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver RUK workshops across the programme providing guidance, support, and expertise to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ensuring accurate records are maintained and a proactive approach is taken to identify skills gaps and resolve.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of training programs, using data to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement innovative learning solutions, including digital and blended learning approaches, to enhance the learner experience.
• Drive engagement with development initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement learning and development strategies that align with ITDS objectives, contractual requirements, and future capability needs.
• Supporting internal apprenticeship programs ensuring that the learner, provider and line manager are set up for success.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships internally and externally to positively contribute towards training transformation.
• Employees are responsible for their own Health and Safety and that of work colleagues and customers. Adhering to the quality assurance procedures and standards.
• Follow security standards and system requirements to protect data and ensure smooth operations.
• Occasional travel to other customer sites may be required for this role.
• Any other duties required to complete the Integrated Training Design Service.

Required Experience

• Demonstrate significant experience in learner-centred learning and development roles, including facilitation, presentation, and workshop delivery.
• Demonstrate excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrate previous knowledge acquired from a professional learning and development qualification.
• Demonstrate strong organisational, planning, and project management skills.
• Identify organisational learning needs and develop effective learning solutions aligned to business objectives
• Use data, feedback, and performance metrics to measure the impact and effectiveness of learning interventions.
• Be an ambassador for learning and development, promoting a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and best practice.
• Adopt a flexible approach to the role and adapt to evolving organisational priorities.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee development.

Desirable Experience

• Defence design or delivery experience
• Delivering leadership skills
• Professional Learning & Development qualification

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.