Date Posted:2025-07-29Country:United KingdomLocation:Near ReadingPosition Role Type:UnspecifiedSenior Media LeadHybrid, predominantly WFH with ad-hoc travelPermanent, Fulltime 37 hrsRaytheon UKAt Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; were building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.Through advanced technology and our people’s expertise, our Training Transformation Services is modernising what’s possible in the training and preparation of our armed forces. With a real blended approach to learning and using the latest innovative systems and technology, we ensure our service men and women really are prepared for any situation.About the role: Raytheon UK’s Courseware and Media Development Capability (CMDC) is looking for Senior Media Leads to support media development for our training materials.The ideal candidate has a background in interactive media design for digital learning, is comfortable working within a standardised development environment, thinks creatively, is confident, excels in a collaborative team atmosphere, and is detail oriented.Skills and Experience <ul><li>Experience in creating and developing media content with intermediate / high levels of proficiency in 3D modelling / Unity development and / or Adobe Creative Cloud / Articulate 360.</li><li>A qualification in Digital Media, Graphic Design or a related field at the minimum grade of QCF Level 4 or equivalent.</li><li>Must be organised and work well both independently and in a fast-paced team environment.</li><li>Experience in digital learning design / instructional design.</li><li>Ability to comprehend/interpret technical and non-technical information and apply it to visual media and animations.</li><li>Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment.</li><li>To effectively communicate with stakeholders outside of the media team to gather technical information necessary for media requirements.</li><li>Experience of managing / leading people in your area of expertise and ability to manage, support and develop others.</li><li>Experience managing projects and leading small teams to ensure standards and project milestones are met.</li><li>Ability to confidently use MS Office (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).</li><li>The successful candidate must be able to qualify for SC security clearance.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>A qualification in Leadership &amp; Management (ILM) or People/Learning &amp; Development (Assoc CIPD) or a related field at the minimum grade of QCF Level 5 (Degree) or equivalent.</li><li>A qualification in Digital Media, Graphic Design or a related field at the minimum grade of QCF Level 6 (Degree) or equivalent.</li><li>Demonstrable experience in effectively managing people and projects. </li><li>Experience in managing design / learning projects.</li><li>Experience in developing interactive training (eLearning, multimedia).</li><li>Experience with Adobe CC Suite including Photoshop / Illustrator.</li><li>Experience with Articulate 360.</li><li>An understanding of HTML5 / CSS3 / JavaScript / WebGL.</li><li>Knowledge of web design standards, responsive design and UI / UX design.</li><li>Understanding of Quality Assurance procedures.</li></ul>Responsibilities <ul><li>Effectively managing a team of Developers and effectively managing tasks across the Media Team.</li><li>Efficiently delegating tasks and sub-tasks within the team to leverage existing skills and developing future talent.</li><li>Working closely with the rest of the Media Leadership team to ensure alignment across quality, output and future direction.</li><li>Coaching &amp; mentoring media developers and aligning development opportunities where possible.</li><li>Actively focused on promoting innovation and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in support of team Goals.</li><li>Producing interactive media for our training courses such as 3D modelling, 2D and/or 3D animation, eLearning, graphics design, 3D printing, photography &amp; videography.</li><li>Effectively developing media, and required collateral such as storyboards, in line with our courseware &amp; media development processes, styles &amp; standards guide and in accordance with best practice.</li><li>Actively speaking up and asking questions, providing ideas and sharing knowledge / expertise across the Media/CMDC team.</li><li>Role modelling a proactive and willing approach, professional attitude and other expected behaviours across the Media/CMDC team.</li><li>Comply with Raytheon and Customer policies.</li><li>Carry out any other reasonable task such as assisting the other areas within Raytheon when required.</li><li>Employees are responsible for their own Health and Safety and that of work colleagues and customers.</li><li>The nature of Customer’s training requires a high degree of flexibility for all Raytheon staff; there may be a requirement for travel to other sites within the UK.</li><li>Be responsible for championing and fostering a culture of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and continuous improvement.</li><li>Any other duties required to complete the CMDC Training Service.</li></ul>Benefits and Work Culture Benefits<ul><li>Competitive salaries.</li><li>25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)</li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)</li><li>Company bonus scheme (discretionary).</li><li>6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension.</li><li>Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.</li><li>Enhanced sick pay.</li><li>Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity &amp; shared parental leave.</li><li>Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)</li><li>Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)</li></ul>Work Culture<ul><li>37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.</li><li>Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!</li><li>Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.</li><li>A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.</li><li>Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.</li></ul>RTX Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt &amp; Whitney, and Raytheon.Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 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