Digital Learning Design Lead - 12 month FTC

AXA UK; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA UK is seeking a Digital Learning Design Lead to enhance employee capabilities through innovative learning solutions. This role involves collaboration with learning managers and the use of advanced design tools to develop tailored digital experiences. A flexible, hybrid work model supports the balance of home and office commitments.

Benefits

Discretionary company & performance-based bonus

Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

AXA employee discounts

Wellbeing services & resources

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in using instructional design theories for digital learning.
• Well versed in content authoring tools and graphic/video editing software.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging digital learning experiences.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Establish technology platforms and create learning content.

Skills

Instructional design theories

Stakeholder management

Project management

Graphic design

Video editing

HTML/CMS design

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Description

It's an exciting time to join the Learning and Development team here at AXA, with significant investment planned in all UK&I businesses to transform, deliver, streamline, and automate our business processes and develop the capability of our people. We're seeking a creative Digital Learning Design Lead on a 12-month fixed term contract to develop engaging learning experiences as we grow and deepen the capabilities of our employees for today and tomorrow.

You'll work in collaboration with our Learning and Development Managers to define requirements and measures of success using data and insights to inform your approach to designing and developing learning. With a keen eye for design and deep understanding of adult learning principles, you'll craft visually compelling learning experiences that resonate with diverse audiences and align to our objectives.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home at your local office, moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations in Tunbridge Wells, Bolton, Bristol, Glasgow or Birmingham visiting clients or attending industry events.

What you'll be doing:

• Collaborate with Digital Learning Design Leads, Learning and Development Managers, and subject matter experts to design, develop, and launch new digital learning experiences and communication initiatives across AXA UK.
• You'll establish appropriate technology platforms, resource or course design, and instruction delivery options.
• Create internal buzz around all platforms to ensure employee engagement and enhance learning experience.
• Work with the Learning Experience team to curate and create content for learning hubs and the learning management system (LMS).
• Utilise a variety of authoring and design software and multimedia tools, you'll develop high-quality digital learning that follow brand guidelines.
• Identify new innovations in digital learning and provide recommendations and optimisations of existing programs.
• Ensure that any new digital learning and communication initiatives meet stakeholder requirements.
• Work occasionally with external suppliers and internal stakeholders to design and develop learning courses and campaigns.
Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we're able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you're interested in joining us at AXA, please don't hesitate to apply.

What you'll bring:

• Knowledge and experience in using instructional design theories to deliver digital learning solutions and programmes.
• Well versed in using a range of content authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and Rise, and other web-based authoring tools (familiar with SCORM / HTML5 publishing to LMS systems).
• Graphic design and video editing capabilities and experience using editing software such as the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience of designing, developing, and delivering companywide communications campaigns to engage employees in learning initiatives.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
• Design and deliver custom web pages, you'll have some HTML website and CMS design exposure.
• Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, prioritise workload and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Energy to work as a self-starter, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-sited team.
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer:

At AXA UK, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive annual salary of £35,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience
• Discretionary company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• AXA employee discounts
• Wellbeing services & resources
To apply, click on the 'apply for this job' button, you'll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don't discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we're proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to [e-mail].

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Who we are:

AXA UK Support Functions power AXA's three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you've got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you're just starting out, we'll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.