Leanring and Development Designer

Serco Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Learning & Development Designer for its Armed Forces Recruitment Service. The designer will craft high-quality learning solutions aligned with military training standards. Responsibilities include creating engaging training materials and evaluating learning effectiveness. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in eLearning design and digital learning tools.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of eLearning design and digital learning tools.
• Understanding of L&D models and blended learning.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work creatively and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design and create learning content across various formats.
• Maintain the AFRS content library and support capability growth.
• Work closely with SMEs to implement training.
• Ensure learning meets DSAT methodology.

Skills

eLearning design

LMS platforms

digital learning tools

stakeholder management

organisational skills

Tools

Articulate

Rise

Vyond

Defence Learning Environment (DLE)

Job description

Serco - Armed Forces Recruitment Service

FTC 24 months, Full Time

Hybrid Working - MOD Abbywood base but will require travel to Army HQ Andover and working from home 2-3 days a week.

Up to £40,000 per annum + Corporate Benefits Package

We are recruiting for a Learning & Development Designer to join our Armed Forces Recruitment Service (AFRS) contract. This is a diverse role where you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality learning solutions for AFRS civilian and service personnel. This role creates engaging blended learning-eLearning, videos, guides, workshops, and systems training-while ensuring alignment with Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT), business needs, and external quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and creation of learning content across digital, face-to-face, and blended formats.
• Maintain the AFRS content library and ensure materials support capability growth.
• Work closely with SMEs, delivery leads and the L&D team to scope, design, and implement training.
• Use and maintain the Defence Learning Environment (DLE), SharePoint and e-portfolio systems.
• Ensure all learning meets DSAT methodology and external quality requirements.
• Evaluate and improve learning using data, feedback, and insights.
• Provide expert advice on learning design, user experience, and blended learning methods.
• Manage design projects within scope, time, and budget.

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of eLearning design, LMS platforms, and digital learning tools (e.g., Articulate, Rise, Vyond, and DLE).
• Understanding of L&D models, blended learning, and user-centred design.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work creatively, manage priorities, and drive continuous improvement.
• Commercial L&D experience desirable.
• Experience of DSAT is desirable.
• The ability to gain BPSS and SC clearance is required; UK travel as needed.

Why Serco

We support essential public services. In AFRS, your work directly improves capability, readiness, and performance for service personnel and civilian staff. You're not just designing learning - you're strengthening national defence outcomes.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• A collaborative team environment with strong leadership
• The chance to make a real difference in the justice system
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme