Capability Designer

Tesco UK; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Learning Capability Designer to lead the development of learning solutions aligned with business goals. The successful candidate will leverage their significant experience in blended learning design to create innovative programs that enhance skills and contribute to a collaborative culture. The role offers flexibility, allowing for in-office collaboration and remote work, and emphasizes inclusivity and accessibility in the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Experience in learning design for various formats, including virtual and online platforms.
• Expert knowledge of diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of strategically aligned learning solutions for colleagues and managers.
• Develop innovative learning experiences using technology.
• Collaborate on self-serve learning initiatives and ensure learning programs are on time and within budget.

Skills

Learning Design & Delivery

Strategic & Analytical Thinking

Stakeholder Engagement

Innovation & Best Practice

Collaboration & Change Leadership

Communication & Influence

Job description

We are delighted to share that a new opportunity has arisen for a Learning Capability Designer.

This role will see the successful candidate lead the scoping, design, and development of strategically aligned learning solutions for colleagues and managers across the Tesco group. Building blended solutions that equip colleagues and managers with the right skills, behaviours, and values to deliver our strategic priorities.

With significant experience in blended, innovative learning design, you'll be able to balance a more strategic perspective with a pragmatic approach in providing expert advice and suggesting creative solutions to colleague and manager development gaps.

• Develop future-ready skills for staff aligned with business needs.

• Create innovative learning experiences using technology.

• Lead diverse learning programs and ensure scalability.

• Collaborate with Tesco Business Services on self-serve learning.

• Deliver programs on time and within budget.

• Be proficient in core learning products and support trainers.

• Advise on custom learning solutions and promote new initiatives.

• Work with SMEs on technical and behavioral competencies.

• Encourage data-driven, learner-led capability building.

• Adapt to changing needs and stay updated continuously.

• Use analytics to evaluate and improve learning programs.

• Model collaborative behaviors and foster a learning culture.

• Partner with governance and tech teams for planning and digital enhancements.

• Align learning solutions with Talent and DE&I strategies.

• Manage external partners and design/delivery budgets.

• Stay informed on industry trends and curate high-quality content.

Operational Skills:

• Learning Design & Delivery: Skilled in creating and delivering inclusive learning content across formats, combining technical and behavioural development.
• Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Strong strategic mindset with commercial acumen, data-driven insights, and a focus on continuous improvement and behavioural change.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Experienced in managing senior stakeholders, consulting, facilitating, and presenting clearly and persuasively.
• Innovation & Best Practice: Familiar with current learning trends and best practices, maintaining a growth mindset and challenging norms.
• Collaboration & Change Leadership: Proficient in cross-functional collaboration, change management, and aligning learning with diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
• Communication & Influence: Communicates effectively to engage, inspire, and align teams and markets.

Experience:

• Show expertise in learning design for various formats, including virtual and online platforms.

• Integrate best practices into Tesco and maintain a commitment to CPD.

• Have expert knowledge of diversity and inclusion.

• Understand both technical and behavioural learning design.

• Build a network of talent and development specialists.

• Manage and build relationships with senior stakeholders.

• Stay updated on learning trends and insights.

• Link learning initiatives to business goals.

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At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

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