Principal Training Developer

Overview

You will lead and develop our CMDC training materials, shaping advanced learning solutions for defence customers. In this role you’ll manage and mentor a team of Training Developers, align outputs with quality standards, and drive innovative, technology-led training. You’ll collaborate across disciplines to ensure high-impact content that translates complex information into engaging experiences. This position offers a chance to influence training strategy within a growing capability and to work on cutting-edge tools in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Join a team focused on continuous improvement and professional development to uplift skills across the organisation.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• 6x salary Life Assurance
• 25 days holiday + public holidays + buy/sell up to 5 days
• Company bonus scheme
• Flexible Benefits (Health Cashplan, Dental, Cycle to Work)

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Training Developers and Senior Training Developers
• Delegate tasks to leverage current skills and nurture future talent
• Own work quality and alignment with standards, objectives, and expectations
• Drive continuous improvement and keep processes/products up to date
• Coordinate with other Principal Training Developers for alignment
• Coach, mentor, and provide development opportunities for team members
• Promote innovation and CPD to achieve team goals
• Create interactive learning material per CMDC processes and guidelines
• Develop technology-led training using asset management and workflows
• Champion innovative solutions to meet training needs
• Share knowledge and ideas across CMDC; model proactive leadership
• Comply with Raytheon and customer policies; perform additional duties as needed
• Support health and safety, and participate in environmental initiatives
• Travel as required to other UK sites

Key requirements

• Experience creating and developing content with tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, 3DS Max, Blender, Unity, Articulate 360
• Ability to apply instructional design theories and adult learning principles
• Strong organizational, independent, and fast-paced collaborative skills
• Effective communication with stakeholders outside the team
• Experience in supporting and developing others; leading small teams to meet milestones
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
• Ability to obtain SC security clearance

• collaborative
• communication
• coaching/mentoring
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• 3DS Max
• Blender

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