People & Culture Learning Advisor

Leidos; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Learning Advisor to support employee growth across various locations in the UK. In this role, you will manage training requests, facilitate sessions, and enhance the onboarding process. The ideal candidate will have experience in Learning & Development and knowledge of Learning Management Systems. This position supports a culture focused on continuous improvement and professional development.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Flexible benefits (gym memberships, life assurance)

Flexi-Time Working

Qualifications

• Experience in Learning & Development, Training Coordinator, HR Administrator, or similar role.
• Clear verbal and written communication; organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Experience supporting both virtual and in-person training.

Responsibilities

• Respond to training requests and manage the training mailbox.
• Plan and facilitate virtual and in-person training sessions.
• Design and maintain eLearning materials and manage the LMS.
• Coordinate onboarding for new employees.

Skills

Learning & Development

Communication

Organizational Skills

Training Delivery

Education

CIPD Level 3-5 in Organisational Learning & Development

Tools

Learning Management Systems (Workday)

eLearning tools (Articulate 360)

Job description

Overview

Learning Advisor - UK People and Culture

Location: This role can be based at Leidos offices in Whiteley Hampshire, Glasgow, Bristol, Farnborough Hampshire; with flexibility to work from home depending on business demands.

Are you passionate about helping people grow and thrive at work?

Join us as a Learning Advisor, where you'll support over 1,350 employees and managers across Leidos UK, working with the People and Culture team and the wider business to shape an inclusive, learning culture. You will manage a variety of learning and development efforts, from training and coaching to running development events and supporting career progression. You will also collaborate with the Tech-X Academy and US Learning and Development Team, designing in-house learning programmes using tools such as Articulate 360.

What will I be doing?

• Training Requests & Mailbox Management: Respond to training requests in a timely manner; oversee the dedicated training mailbox, coordinate sessions and resolve queries; keep accurate training records and schedules, ensuring attendees and trainers have information at every stage.
• Training Delivery Support: Plan and facilitate virtual and in-person sessions, including workshops for soft skills development, performance development, and professional growth; provide attendee support; track and evaluate feedback for improvements.
• eLearning Development & LMS Administration: Design, develop and upkeep eLearning materials; administer the LMS to keep content up-to-date and accessible; use usage data and feedback to improve digital resources.
• Onboarding Programme Support: Coordinate and deliver onboarding for new employees; ensure access to relevant learning materials and sessions; collaborate with stakeholders to improve onboarding experience.
• Promoting a Learning Culture: Support continuous learning and development; work with managers and employees to embed learning in daily work; explore creative ways to engage people in learning.
• Coaching & Development Support: Conduct one-to-one coaching to support professional growth; guide on learning pathways aligned with goals and business needs.
• Career Development & Continuous Improvement: Develop and update Career Discussion Guides and frameworks; collect feedback to improve tools and resources; stay current with L&D best practices.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Experience in Learning & Development, Training Coordinator, HR Administrator, or similar role
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (such as Workday) and eLearning tools (such as Articulate 360)
• Clear verbal and written communication; organised with ability to manage multiple tasks
• Experience supporting both virtual and in-person training; ability to build working relationships and champion learning

Desirable:

• Passion for professional development and continuous learning
• CIPD Level 3-5 in Organisational Learning & Development

What we do for you

Leidos UK offers a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, trust, supportive management, transparency, work-life balance, and job satisfaction. We provide an employment package to attract, develop and retain talent, including a reward scheme with:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Flexible benefits (life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy/sell holidays, cycle to work)
• Flexi-Time Working

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster belonging and equal access to opportunities. If you need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know and we will respond accordingly.

Who We Are

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services. Our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different

Purpose: use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep people safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: we offer flexibility to do your job, enabling you to be part of our team. We support flexible working and provide digital tools to work smarter.

People: Leidos empowers people from diverse backgrounds to grow. We invest in technical academies, career rotations and development plans to enhance your future.

If you’re looking for comfort, we’re not. We are focused on disruption, speed and impact.

Pay & Posting

Pay range is a general guideline and not a guaranteed offer. Factors include responsibilities, education, experience, and market data. For U.S. positions, the posting may remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date as listed in the original posting.