Space Learning and Development Associate Manager

Helensburgh, Argyle & Bute, Scotland, UK

£59,000 - £74,000 Plus Competitive Benefits + Bonus

37.5 hours per week, with 4 day work week option

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility.

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the embodiment of corporate responsibility.

Lockheed Martin Space is one of the four major business areas within Lockheed Martin. LMUK Space is at the forefront of Lockheed Martin’s International growth strategy including building exquisite satellites for a broad array of missions, ground station mission planning and command & control software products deployed to a diverse customer base as well as key capabilities in AI and space exploration and all underpinned by key strategic collaborations with universities in the UK.

We not only deliver on current requirements, Lockheed Martin are always focused on the future requirements of this exciting and growing space domain which is a key enabler to our daily lives and future safety and security.

Be part of a team delivering the next generation of secure military communications satellites for the UK Ministry of Defence.

This work provides resilient, high-performance connectivity for the UK, its allies and Defence personnel worldwide, playing a critical role in protecting national security as space becomes more contested and demand for secure data continues to grow.

Joining Lockheed Martin also means helping to shape significant investment in the North East space sector, with more than £100 million proposed to support high-skill jobs, advanced manufacturing and long-term economic growth.

Opportunities include potential satellite manufacturing in County Durham and collaboration with NESST – the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University – helping to build a strong pipeline of talent, learning and innovation.

This is your chance to work on mission-critical technology, develop cutting-edge skills and build a meaningful career, while delivering lasting impact for the region and the nation.

The Role:

As a Space Learning and Development Training Associate Manager, you will oversee and manage the development and delivery of Space training programmes that build skills, capability, and career pathways across the organisation.

This role plays a key part in shaping how colleagues develop within the Space domain, ensuring high-quality learning experiences that support both early careers and experienced professionals.

The programmes span satellite training courses, internal Space learning catalogues, modern and graduate apprenticeships, and the Space competency framework.

This is a high-impact role with responsibility for leading a diverse team, engaging a wide range of stakeholders, and continuously improving how learning is designed and delivered. It offers the opportunity to influence the future of Space capability within the organisation while working at the forefront of training innovation and development.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support a diverse team responsible for Space training and development programmes
Oversee delivery of key learning initiatives, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and schedule expectations
Engage and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders across technical and business functions
Champion new approaches to learning, adopting a growth mindset and embracing emerging training methods and technologies
Act as the primary point of contact for Learning & Development within the Space business area
Ensure alignment and integration across the satellite course catalogue, internal Space training offerings, apprenticeships, and competency frameworks
Drive continuous improvement across all training and development activities.

Required skills, qualifications and experience :

Strong understanding of training methodologies, including the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT)
Experience in designing and developing technical training solutions and competency frameworks
Understanding of apprenticeship schemes and early careers development pathways
Passion for learning design, delivery, and the application of modern learning technologies
Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder influencing skills
Demonstrates a growth mindset and a proactive approach to continuous improvement

Desired skills:

Experience within the Space or wider aerospace/defence sector
Background in engineering or a technically focused discipline
Experience conducting Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
Familiarity with Defence instructional and training standards

LMPeople Qualifications and Experience :

Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruitment@global.lmco.com or call 02392 415270.

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