Senior Instructional Designer in Gloucester

Location: Winnersh, Wokingham (Near Reading)

Employment Type: Permanent, Hybrid

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays; option to buy/sell up to 5 days (37‑hr)
• Car/Car allowance (dependent on grade/role)
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary)
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice options e.g., Health Cashplan, Dental, Cycle to Work
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies including maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Private Medical Insurance (dependent on grade)

Work Culture

• 37‑hr working week, hours may vary by role or site
• Early finish Friday at 1:30pm to start the weekend early
• Remote, hybrid and site‑based options, depending on role needs
• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year
• Flexible working culture focused on output; formal arrangements available upon request, subject to role assessment

About Us

At Raytheon UK, we lead in defence and aerospace technology, driving innovation and nurturing talent. We provide collaborative environments, professional development opportunities, and a profound sense of purpose in protecting national security.

Our Business

We support the UK government and global customers across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. With around 2,000 employees and major facilities nationwide, we invest in British careers and technology development. Our Training Transformation Services modernise training for armed forces with advanced learning solutions.

Role & Responsibilities

• Produce engaging storyline builds for training courses following the Courseware/Media production process, Development Manual, and Style Guide.
• Create courses using effective asset management and workflow; visualise and plan content and media along a timeline.
• Comply with Raytheon and customer policies.
• Assist other Raytheon areas as required.
• Ensure personal health and safety and that of colleagues and customers.
• Maintain flexibility for travel to other UK sites as needed.
• Champion and foster a culture of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) compliance and continuous improvement.
• Perform any other duties necessary to complete CMDC training services.

Required Experience

• Design, develop, and implement training solutions in Articulate Storyline to enhance learner engagement.
• Apply instructional design theories and adult learning principles to create high‑quality learning experiences.
• Ensure instructional materials align with best practices and internal quality standards.
• Be organised and work well independently and in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Interpret technical and non‑technical information and apply it to visual media and animations.
• Multi‑task and manage multiple projects in a deadline‑oriented environment.
• Use MS Office (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) proficiently.
• Lead and motivate team members.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders outside the CMDC team to gather technical information for media requirements.
• Be eligible to qualify for SC security clearance.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Moodle or other LMS.
• Previous development of high‑quality courses for digital learning & training.
• Creation of animation sequences and effective asset management workflow.
• Knowledge of Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT).

Equal Employment Opportunity

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.