Job Description
Learning & Talent Development Specialist
Fixed Term – 12 months
£35,000 - £44,000 Plus Competitive Benefits + Bonus
Havant – Hybrid with occasional travel across UK
About the Role
The Learning & Talent Development Specialist supports the T&OC Team in delivering Talent Management (TM) and Organisational Development (OD) services across Lockheed Martin’s UK, Europe and Middle East business areas. The role involves coordinating development activities, supporting talent processes, managing learning administration and systems, and evaluating training effectiveness. The successful candidate will also contribute to broader talent initiatives and continuous improvement of learning solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Learning & Development Delivery
* Co-ordinate and organise training courses, including logistics, scheduling and communications
* Support trainers during delivery (face-to-face and virtual)
* Liaise with external suppliers and internal stakeholders
* Distribute course materials and manage attendee communications
* Administer course evaluation processes and analyse feedback
* Produce insights on learning effectiveness and support continuous improvement
* Initiate and support delivery of learning programmes
Talent Management & Organisational Development
* Support the execution and administration of talent management processes and OD activities
* Maintain talent calendars and track key actions and milestones
* Collect, collate and manage data to support talent reviews
* Assist in preparation for talent review discussions
* Contribute to the development of internal programmes that support employee growth and readiness for future roles
Systems, Data & Resources
* Act as a key user of the Learning Management System (LMS) and development tools
* Maintain accurate training records, including compliance and ethics training
* Support awareness and communication of available learning resources
* Manage and update the Talent Solutions and HR intranet pages
* Provide oversight of training schedules and individual learning journeys
* Support purchase order processes and expense administration as required
Additional Responsibilities
* Support wider T&OC activities and projects as needed
* Assist with internal communications relating to learning and talent
* Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the business
* Undertake additional duties aligned to the role.
Required skills, qualifications and experience
* Proven experience working within a Learning & Development (L&D) function
* Demonstrable experience coordinating and managing training programmes
* Proactive self-starter with the ability to think creatively and solve problems
* High level of discretion with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging effectively with employees, managers and external training providers
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Confident user of MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Access
Desirable:
* Experience supporting the delivery of structured learning or development programmes
* Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and/or HR systems
Business Environment
Enterprise Business Services (EBS) consists of LMUK IT Services, Payroll, ESH, HR and Finance functions. With employees located throughout the UK, EBS provides UK wide support to the LMUK business areas.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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