Learning Innovation Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead the evolution of our learning capability within CMDC, evaluating and implementing innovative approaches to enhance training effectiveness and performance. You will shape the long-term learning innovation strategy and run pilots to validate new methods, collaborating with defence, industry, and academia. The position offers impact across training transformation, ensuring compliance and modernisation of training materials. You will work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values continuous learning and CPD.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Life assurance (6x salary)
• 25 days holiday + statutory holidays + buy/sell up to 5 days
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary)
• Flexible benefits including Health Cashplan, Dental, Cycle to Work

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the future learning capability by identifying and implementing innovative approaches
• Evaluate and recommend emerging learning technologies and trends to boost training capability
• Develop and maintain the long-term learning innovation strategy aligned with projects and operations
• Design, deliver, and evaluate innovation pilots to inform investment decisions
• Champion modern learning technologies and digital solutions to improve learner performance and accessibility
• Establish governance, standards, and assurance processes while ensuring policy, quality, and security compliance
• Build relationships across Defence, industry, and academia to foster collaboration on future capabilities
• Drive continuous improvement and change initiatives to keep processes and outputs up-to-date and high quality
• Coach teams, share best practices, and embed a culture of innovation and CPD
• Promote proactive leadership and professional attitudes across CMDC
• Ensure compliance with Raytheon and customer policies and support cross-area collaboration
• Support Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and travel requirements as needed
• Contribute to broader CMDC training service activities and improvements

Key requirements

• Experience in training development and standardised development environments
• Awareness of DSAT (JSP 822) and ADDIE principles and their application
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and quality assure multiple concurrent workstreams
• Autonomous and team-based working capability in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to interpret technical information for training design
• Ensure training designs meet internal quality standards
• Strong organisational skills and multitasking in deadline-driven environments
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
• Eligible for UK SC security clearance
• Strong communication with stakeholders outside the training team

• Collaborative mindset
• Creative thinking
• Strong communications
• DSAT (JSP 822) principles
• ADDIE framework
• MS Office suite (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)

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