Training Designer

Raytheon Systems; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company in the UK seeks a Training Designer to enhance the Royal Navy Training Design Service. This role involves developing engaging training content while ensuring compliance with the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT). Candidates should have a passion for training, experience in Learning and Development, and the ability to work collaboratively. The position offers competitive salaries, flexible working options, and strong professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Family friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a Learning and Development environment.
• Familiarity with ADDIE model and Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT).
• Experience in Training and/or Instructional Design.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for training courses assigned regarding training transformation.
• Ensure training design processes are DSAT compliant.
• Produce high-quality training design and courseware materials.

Skills

Passion for training transformation

Enthusiasm to learn

Attention to detail

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Job Description

Training Designer

Lympstone, Devon

Permanent, fulltime position

Raytheon UK

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.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

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.

The role

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

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrate a passion for training transformation and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate an enthusiasm to learn, collaborate, communicate, demonstrate best practice within the business, customers and the wider team.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, a passion for quality, be able to plan, multitask, deliver on time and work independently.
• Adopt a flexible approach to the role and be able to adapt to evolving priorities.

Desirable

• A previous role with a Learning and Development environment.
• Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation model (ADDIE model) and Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT).
• Training and/or Instructional Design.
• Program management tools and applications.
• Knowledge and practical experience of UK Ministry pf Defence procedures and policies.
• Contributing within 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 (Defence Systems Approach to Training) compliant, considering media enhancements and adherence to quality. Proactively addressing, resolving and escalating any challenges that may impact delay to delivery.
• 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.
• Responsible for the continuous professional development of yourself.
• 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 Integrated Training Design Service.

Benefits

• 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).

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.
• A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.
• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.

RTX

Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We're investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.