Head of Learning Design and Development

Oceanic; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in ship management and marine services is seeking a Head of Learning Design and Development. This role involves strategic leadership in creating high-quality learning content, managing a team, and ensuring alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in learning design, strong project management skills, and a passion for innovative learning solutions.

Benefits

Market leading salary and benefits package

Significant opportunities for career growth

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in learning design, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing digital learning projects from concept to implementation.
• Strong ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end strategy and execution of learning content creation.
• Manage and mentor a multi-disciplinary team of instructional designers.
• Monitor and analyze learning program effectiveness using data and feedback.

Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Communication

Attention to Detail

Tools

Articulate

Adobe Captivate

Job description

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Job Details: Head of Learning Design and Development

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Vacancy Name Head of Learning Design and Development Vacancy No VN14748 Employment Type Permanent Location Country United Kingdom Work Location London Who are V? As a global leader in ship management and marine services, we add value to a vessel’s operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V. gives every client the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, together with supporting management and commercial services, V. has an unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured. Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and they support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals - people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service, for internal and external stakeholders. Overall Purpose of The Job

• The Head of Learning Design and Development leads the end-to-end strategy and execution of high-quality learning content creation across digital, blended, and instructor-led formats. This role is responsible for managing a team of content developers and collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure training materials are accurate, engaging, and aligned with business goals, industry standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
  
  

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the learning design strategy in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Lead the planning and implementation of scalable learning programs across the organization or client base.
  
  

Learning Design and Innovation

• Oversee the development of digital, instructor-led, blended, and immersive learning solutions.
• Champion innovative learning approaches including microlearning, gamification, simulation, and AR/VR.
• Ensure learning methodologies align with adult learning principles and assessment best practices.
  
  

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a multi disciplinary team of instructional designers and content developers.
• Drive continuous improvement and professional development within the team.
  
  

Quality Assurance

• Establish quality assurance processes to ensure content accuracy, consistency and effectiveness.
• Maintain version control and documentation for all training materials.
  
  

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with Ship Management offices, Crewing teams, HSSEQ / Compliance teams to gather content requirements.
• Work closely with instructional designers and platform admins to ensure seamless content delivery.
  
  

Analytics & Impact

• Monitor and analyze learning program effectiveness using data and learner feedback.
• Recommend improvements based on insights and performance metrics.
  
  

What can I expect in return? V. Group can offer you a market leading salary and benefits package, in addition to significant opportunities for career growth and personal development. This a great opportunity to join a true leader in the maritime sector - a company that has exciting plans for future growth. Essential

• 5+ years of experience in learning design, with 2+ years in a leadership role
• Proven experience in managing digital learning projects from concept to implementation.
• Familiarity with SCORM/xAPI, e-learning tools (e.g., Articulate, Adobe Captivate), and media production.
• Adaptive towards technology.
• Strong ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to lead a team in a multi-cultural dynamic environment.
• Excellent project management and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and a passion for developing quality learning interventions.
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge on Maritime legislation, regulation and Industry standards.
• Proficiency in e-learning development tools (e.g. Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate).
• Experience working with maritime LMS platforms (e.g. Ocean Learning Platform).
  
  

Applications Close Date 06 Jul 2025