Instructional Designer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a forward-thinking learning professional to lead digital design initiatives. This role focuses on creating impactful learning experiences that bridge knowledge and performance gaps. You will drive innovation, collaborate across departments, and manage external partnerships. With a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement and cutting-edge technology, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of learning in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about leveraging technology for learning and have a proven track record in digital design, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in digital design and content curation.
• Strong knowledge of learning design methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive the digital design vision for learning experiences.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and vendors.
• Lead innovation strategies in learning solutions.

Skills

Vyond

Articulate

Design Thinking

Agile Practices

Stakeholder Management

LMS Experience (Docebo)

Digital Design

Content Curation

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or Design

Certification in Learning Design

Job description

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12 months initially – 37.5 hours per week – up to £55 per hour Inside IR35, (£412.50 Inside IR35 per day) – 2 days onsite per week in the Manchester office

Hiring Manager’s Focus:

- Skills: Authoring Tools (Vyond & Articulate)

Design thinking and Agile practices

End-to-end creation with a major focus on digital design

Stakeholder Management

LMS experience (Preferably Docebo)

- Wish to see on the resume:

Forward-thinking learning professional who utilizes cutting-edge learning technology and practices to create in-the-flow-of-work experiences; business-focused, with measurable business impact where applicable.

Job Summary

To own and drive the digital design vision of the learning experience offering, providing thought leadership in creating and curating impactful and innovative learning experiences to address knowledge, skill, performance, and behavior gaps.

This role manages all branding, including safeguarding visual content quality and integrity, collaborating cross-departmentally with the People Team COEs and external agencies.

It is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with internal teams, stakeholders, and external vendors to align digital learning initiatives with business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Create, organize, and maintain a centralized knowledge base for Talent Development digital content, ensuring quality, governance, and learner experience focus.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments to support business growth and act as the point of contact for digital content and new business challenges.
• Lead innovation strategies, ensuring learning solutions are designed according to market trends and deliver value.
• Research, design, and develop diverse learning experiences, including content creation and curation.
• Develop and review standards, processes, and tools to ensure objectives are met and experiences are continuously improved.
• Stay updated on new learning technologies and market trends, benchmarking internal practices against industry standards.
• Demonstrate thought leadership and innovative practices, implementing new technologies based on impact assessments.
• Manage external vendor partnerships, including sourcing, negotiations, and relationship management, with budget oversight.
• Design experiences with a human-centered approach, partnering with internal teams and vendors for tooling, testing, and engagement.
• Lead, coach, and mentor the team on digital content utilization within learning offerings.
• Lead project teams, fostering collaboration between SMEs, stakeholders, and team members to deliver effective learning experiences on time.
• Continuously update personal knowledge and skills, benchmarking against market developments.

Years of relevant Job Knowledge

Advanced Knowledge (5-8 years)

Requirements of special knowledge/skills

• 5+ years experience in learning digital design and content curation
• Excellent knowledge of learning design methodologies and technologies, with the ability to create impactful solutions at scale
• Proficient in developing storyboards, scripts, and instructional texts in English
• Strong communication and influencing skills, capable of navigating a fast-paced, complex environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a positive attitude
• Experience in team leadership and coaching at various levels
• Business and customer-centric mindset, agile in responding to needs
• Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize complex requirements across multiple projects
• Proven ability to build relationships, secure buy-in, and succeed in dynamic environments
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in procurement negotiations