Instructional Designer

Omniplex Learning; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Omniplex Learning is seeking an Instructional Designer to create innovative digital learning solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instructional design, excellent communication skills, and experience with industry-standard tools. This role offers flexible working options, a competitive salary, and various benefits including private medical insurance and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Flexible working options

25 days annual leave plus birthday leave

Private Medical Insurance

Dental, Optical, and Hearing care plan

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programmes

Enhanced family policies

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Instructional Design and development roles.
• Strong understanding of educational principles.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current trends in learning technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging digital learning experiences.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their learning needs.
• Implement learning theory and best practices in design.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Creative problem-solving

Knowledge of learning technologies

Education

Degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Rise 360

Job description

At Omniplex Learning weare passionate about online learning, and work with a varied client base to design innovative and engaging digital learning. We are seeking an Instructional Designer who can help us to push the boundaries of content development, based on a solid foundation of learning science and following evidence-based best practice.

About You

Success in this role means consistently delivering high-quality, engaging digital learning solutions that exceed client expectations, contribute to measurable learning outcomes, and demonstrate expertise in innovative instructional design and effective client collaboration. It’s about making a tangible, positive impact on our clients’ businesses through exceptional learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and solutions effectively to diverse audiences
• Excellent ability to articulate complex information clearly, concisely, and grammatically correctly in written formats
• Skills in using industry-standard authoring tools, with demonstrable expertise in Articulate Storyline and Rise 360
• Strong analytical skills to assess learning needs and creative problem-solving abilities to design effective instructional strategies.
• Proven experience within Instructional Design and development roles within L&D teams, demonstrating an enthusiasm for developing learning content
• Typically holds a strong understanding of educational principles, often gained through a degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current trends and advancements in learning technologies, including authoring tools, LMS features, and emerging platforms.
• Comprehensive knowledge of various instructional design models and their application in different learning contexts.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to understanding and meeting client needs and building positive, collaborative relationships.
• Works effectively within a team environment, sharing knowledge and contributing to collective goals.
• Takes initiative, manages workload effectively, and demonstrates a strong drive to achieve results.
• Can adapt to changing project requirements and client needs, demonstrating flexibility in approach.

About The Role

As an Instructional Designer at Omniplex Learning, you’ll use your expertise in learning design and technology to create impactful, engaging digital learning solutions for a wide range of clients. Working closely with clients and internal teams, you’ll analyse learning needs, design innovative strategies, and develop high-quality content that empowers learners and drives measurable performance improvements. Your work will play a key role in maintaining Omniplex Learning’s reputation for delivering cutting-edge, effective learning experiences. In this role you will:

• Design and develop engaging digital learning experiences by applying sound instructional design principles to create impactful and effective learning solutions for our clients.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their unique learning needs and build strong, lasting relationships that foster successful project outcomes.
• Drive excellence through organisational collaboration by meeting with departments across the organisation and supporting the wider drive for learning excellence.
• Understand how learning solutions contribute to measurable business outcomes and ROI for our clients and articulate this value within our proposals and designs.
• Provide expert consultancy and recommend effective learning solutions based on your analysis of client needs and your knowledge of learning best practices.
• Apply innovative and creative problem-solving approaches to learning design challenges, ensuring engaging and effective solutions for diverse learning needs.
• Implement learning theory and best practices throughout the design and development process to ensure our solutions are pedagogically sound and achieve desired learning outcomes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in digital learning to ensure Omniplex Learning remains at the forefront of innovative learning solutions.
• Share knowledge and contribute to internal best practices within the Omniplex team, helping to elevate the overall quality and effectiveness of our learning offerings.

What You’ll get

• A competitive salary that reflects your experience and expertise
• Flexible working options – Work from home, the office, or enjoy a mix of both to fit your lifestyle
• 25 days of annual leave, plus an extra day for your birthday, ensuring you have ample time to recharge
• An inclusive Private Medical Insurance plan, keeping you covered beyond work.
• A comprehensive Dental, Optical, and Hearing care plan, because we care for your wellbeing
• Group Life Insurance – Providing security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Access to Employee Assistance Programmes and resources supporting mental health and wellbeing
• Enhance family policies
• Regular social events and activities