Digital Learning & Development Specialist

Stepchange; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Stepchange as a Digital Learning and Development Specialist, where you'll transform learning experiences by creating engaging training programs. Work closely with the Digital Learning Team Leader, manage digital platforms, and lead innovative learning initiatives within a flexible working culture. Enjoy a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave and health plans.

Benefits

24 days annual leave, increasing with service

Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave

Group pension & Company Life Assurance

Health cash plan with discounts

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about digital learning and instructional design.
• Experience with learning theory and content creation is preferred.
• Organized, creative, and skilled in managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of engaging training programs using various tools.
• Manage the Learning Management System and enhance onboarding experiences.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver effective learning solutions.

Skills

Instructional design

Content creation

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Tools

Moodle/Totara

Articulate 360

Adobe Creative Cloud

HTML

Job description

Are you passionate about creating great digital learning experiences?
Do you enjoy finding smart ways to enhance learning platforms?
Do you thrive on teamwork and building strong connections with others?

As a Digital Learning and Development Specialist, you'll lead the way in transforming how our team learns. Using the latest tools, you'll create fun and engaging training programs that combine online courses, virtual classes, and hands-on sessions. Your work will inspire and empower our team to excel in their learning journey!

Your Role

In this role, you'll collaborate with the Digital Learning Team Leader to implement the Learning and Development plan, delivering measurable quality outputs. You'll manage the Learning Management System and other digital platforms, responding to colleague enquiries to ensure a great everyday experience when using our resources. You’ll lead digital initiatives, and create engaging, compliant eLearning. You'll also enhance the onboarding experience, keep digital content current, and provide data-driven insights.

Additionally, you'll explore innovative digital learning methods, work effectively with stakeholders and deliver the full learning cycle from concept to evaluation, all while maintaining a collaborative approach with HR peers to deliver cutting-edge learning solutions.

About You

We’re looking for someone passionate about digital learning and keen to grow their skills in instructional design. You’ll have a good grasp of learning theory and some experience creating engaging content. Familiarity with tools like Moodle/Totara, Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Cloud, or basic HTML is a plus—but we’re open to your expertise and enthusiasm to learn.

You should be confident managing multiple projects and deadlines, comfortable influencing stakeholders, and able to keep things on track. If you're organised, creative, and excited about shaping learning experiences, we’d love to hear from you!

Your benefits

If flexible working is important to you, then look no further! At Stepchange we are proud of our culture and our commitment to flexible working.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including;-

• 24 days annual leave (this increases by one day per year up to a maximum of5 additional days plus bank holidays & an additional day off for your birthday)
• The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
• Group pension & Group Company Life Assurance
• Westfield Health cash plan with employee discounts in high street shops
• Vitality at Work health and wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme

Please note:

This advert / role may close early if a suitable candidate is successful.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are incredibly important to us; we have a culture of belonging. We’re always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce to ensure we can provide the best service possible for everyone. It’s not just about the professional experience you bring – we’re interested in who you are and your potential. If there’s an adjustment to our recruitment process that would help you to be your best, speak to our team and they’ll be happy to help.