Learning & Development Coordinator

Job Title: Learning & Development Coordinator

Location: Preston; Lancashire ( 1-2 days per week onsite). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £24,243

Who we are: 

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

As a Learning & Development Coordinator, you will support the delivery of training and development across the business by providing end-to-end administrative support for the Learning Management System (LMS). You will play a key role in coordinating training activities, managing data and systems, and ensuring a smooth and efficient service for internal stakeholders and external suppliers. This role offers exposure to multiple business areas and systems, with opportunities to develop your skills within a growing and fast-paced environment.

Core duties:

• Administer training courses, including class and delegate management within the LMS
• Coordinate training schedules, including booking venues and arranging required logistics and security access
• Obtain quotes from external suppliers and support course setup to ensure value for money
• Maintain and update training records, including processing certificates and managing course documentation
• Monitor course utilisation and produce reports to support decision-making
• Manage correspondence, session communications, and general administrative tasks for the team
• Work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support effective training delivery
• Support continuous improvement activities and contribute to team meetings

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in an administrative or coordination role
• Experience working in a data-driven environment
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (e.g. data handling, spreadsheets, reporting)
• Experience maintaining accurate records and working with high attention to detail
• Experience using business systems (e.g. LMS, HR systems, or similar platforms)

The Talent and Learning Team:

You’ll be joining a collaborative and growing Talent & Learning team within a centralised Shared Services function, supporting colleagues across a wide range of business areas. The team is responsible for delivering high-quality learning administration and coordination, working closely with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure a seamless training experience. With a focus on continuous improvement, systems, and service delivery, the team offers a supportive environment where you can develop your skills, gain exposure to different parts of the business, and build a long-term career.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 14th April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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