Learning and development

The scale at which we operate generates endless opportunities to work across diverse roles, specialisms, cultures and countries.

No matter where you are in your journey, you’ll work with purpose to safeguard what matters. Building a fulfilling career with first class training, lifelong development and all the support you need to turn your ambition into reality, while at the same time helping to keep our communities secure.

In today's rapidly evolving landscape, investment in your development is essential to our success. We believe that investing in our people is the key to building a highly skilled, adaptable and engaged workforce now and in the future.

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A place for all

Our resources are accessible at any time and from any device and consider inclusive learning styles by offering these through a variety of platforms such as videos, books, guides and structured virtual learning programmes.

A journey to lifelong learning

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your professional journey, you can have career confidence working for an organisation with a long-term and strategic presence in the market. Additionally, the support you’ll receive will help you acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies you need to achieve your personal career goals, adapt to changing technologies and advance your career.

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Upskilling and reskilling

Our apprenticeships and graduate programmes will set you up for your future success by providing structured, on-the-job training and mentorship, while earning a competitive salary and obtaining industry recognised qualifications.

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On demand

Our Learning Management System (LMS) and Learning Experience Platform (LXP) technologies offer a wide range of courses, webinars and interactive learning experiences, empowering you to take control of your own development.

Leadership management

Our leadership management portfolio offers rich structured programmes and frameworks on a number of relevant topics, including executive education programmes, leadership presence & impact and team effectiveness.

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Stretch assignments

We provide the opportunity to get involved in projects outside of your primary remit. We encourage you to seek a stretch project in which you’ll gain different experiences.

Giving back

We encourage involvement in community projects, STEM initiatives and our Employee Connection Groups, which all provide valuable learning and development experiences that you may not have access to in your day-to-day role.

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High potential

To ensure we retain talent and maintain future focused critical skills, we offer a blend of sponsorship, additional support in career development planning and a portfolio of high potential development programmes.

The role of your people manager

Establishing your learning needs will be dependent on a number of factors, including – but by no means limited to – your role, projects you work on, your strengths and development areas and, of course, your future aspirations and career goals. Your learning plan will be developed in partnership with your people manager, who'll take an active role in ensuring your development continues throughout your career with us.

Global mobility

Join a growing network of more than 110,000 colleagues in more than 40 countries.

There are endless opportunities to grow at BAE Systems and we'll build upon the diversity of your experience through supporting your movement across our organisation. Our mission is to support our colleagues reach their full potential, so you’ll always find something new that will continue to inspire and provide an exciting and varied career.

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