Senior Training Designer

Raytheon Systems; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Training Designer to drive training transformation for the Royal Navy Training Design Service. The role emphasizes creating learner-centric training content and requires a passion for learning and development. Candidates should have experience in collaboration, communication, and training design methodologies like DSAT. Tailored benefits include competitive salary, pension schemes, and extensive leave options.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Learning and Development role.
• Knowledge of the ADDIE model and Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT).
• Experience with UK Ministry of Defence procedures.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all training courses assigned with regards to training transformation.
• Responsible for the production and development of high-quality training design and e-learning materials.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships with subject matter experts.

Skills

Collaboration and communication

Attention to detail

Passion for learning and development

Flexibility and adaptability

Tools

Programme management tools

Job description

Overview

In this role you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference to the Royal Navy Training Design Service. As the Senior Training Designer you'll support the business to deliver learning that is blended, active and provides customer delight.

Skills and Experience

Requirements

• Demonstrate previous experience from a Learning and Development role

• Demonstrate a passion learning and development and the development others

• Demonstrate excellent collaboration, communication and adept at building strong relationships

• Be an ambassador for learning, collaboration, and demonstrate best practices within the team

• Demonstrate attention to detail, a passion for quality and be able to plan and multitask

• Enthusiastic to learn, collaborate, and demonstrate best practices within the business and customers

• Adopt a flexible approach to the role, adapt to evolving priorities

Desirable

• ADDIE model and Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT).

• Training and/or Instructional Design.

• Programme management tools and applications.

• Knowledge and practical experience of UK Ministry Defence procedures and policies

• Contributing in a team environment for the purpose of developing creative solutions to technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all training courses assigned to you with regards to training transformation. An advocate for the creation of training content that is not only active and engaging, but also inclusive and learner centric.

• Ensuring the processes that support the review and change of training courses follow the end-to-end training design process, are DSAT (Defense Systems Approach to Training) compliant, considering media enhancements and adherence to quality standards. Proactively addressing, resolving and escalating any challenges that may impact delay to delivery.

• Experience of developing DSAT documentation in TAFMIS is essential.

• Responsible for the production and development of high-quality Training design, e-learning and courseware materials (as required). Developing and designing training courseware using a variety of media and technology.

• Contribute to the development of overall instructional strategy, being able to analyse and implement changes to training programmes, identifying effective and ineffective instructional design training methodologies.

• Proactively seeking feedback and impact stories to further enhance training courses and to continuously improve and celebrate the work completed. Ensure that any changes derived from internal and external validation are incorporated into all training design activity to ensure that training remains up-to-date and satisfies operational / workplace performance requirements.

• Building strong stakeholder relationships with subject matter experts to positively contribute towards training transformation.

• Identify opportunities to provide accreditation for new and/or amended training as designed, and/or any amendments or implications for existing accreditations following Training Design changes.

• Act as a technical lead to ensure that processes follow latest direction and guidance in accordance with defence policy.

• Responsible for the continuous professional development of yourself, and the coaching of Training Designers that you are allocated to set them up for success.

• Employees are responsible for their own Health and Safety and that of work colleagues and customers.

• Follow security standards and system requirements to protect data and ensure smooth operations.

• Any other duties required to support the Business.

*Formal offers to successful candidates will be conditional upon award expected April 2026*

Benefits

Benefits and Work Culture

• Competitive salaries.

• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)

• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)

• 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension.

• 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.

• Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)

• Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)