Learning and Development, Content and Brand Specialist

Inizio; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health-focused company in Manchester is seeking a Learning & Development Content and Brand Specialist to create engaging learning experiences and maintain a strong brand presence. You will design instructional content, manage communications, and work collaboratively with teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Strong proficiency in e-learning tools and project management skills is essential for this role, which offers flexibility to work remotely.

Qualifications

• Background in Learning & Development with experience designing instructional content.
• Skilled in e-learning tools, creating impactful digital content.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver engaging messages.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop instructional content and learning assets.
• Lead internal communications to promote L&D initiatives.
• Collaborate with SMEs to create clear briefs and align learning assets.

Skills

Instructional content design

Project management

Communication skills

E-learning tools proficiency

Analytical skills

Tools

Articulate

Synthesia

Job description

Learning and Development, Content and Brand Specialist

Manchester, United Kingdom

As the Learning & Development (L&D) Content & Brand Specialist you will be creative, detail-oriented and bring our learning initiatives to life through compelling content, strong branding, and impactful communications. This role combines instructional design, digital content creation, and branding expertise to ensure that all L&D outputs are consistent, engaging, and aligned with organizational goals. You will play a central role in developing learning experiences, managing communications, and ensuring that L&D maintains a strong and recognizable presence across the business. You will work collaboratively with the L &D Specialists as well as the Talent Management & Development CoE team to ensure that initiatives are aligned with organizational goals and strategy.

You will primarily operate remotely but may be required to attend the Macclesfield/Manchester office a few times a month. You will report into the People Services Learning & Development Team Lead.

What you'll be doing:

• Complete assigned tasks in the team planner, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with team priorities.
• Provide project management support for content development, L&D campaigns and business unit initiatives.
• Design and develop instructional content including e-learning (Articulate), ILT / virtual decks, videos, and self-directed learning assets and ensure alignment with SOPs, training plans, and learner journeys.
• Build and deliver internal communications to promote L&D initiatives across multiple channels (intranet, email, Viva Engage), ensuring clarity, consistency and accessibility.
• Lead and contribute to the brand development of the L&D function, maintaining consistent tone, style and visual standards across all training materials.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), project leads, and CoE teams to create clear briefs, structure content, and align learning assets with business needs and objectives.
• Utilize Inizio-approved templates and authoring and AI tools (e.g., Articulate, Synthesia) to ensure standardization.
• Support strategic initiatives from CoEs and business units through high-quality content and communications.
• Create impactful PowerPoint presentations to support instructor-led and virtual training sessions.
• Maintain a well-organised, relevant, and up-to-date library of training materials and content assets.
• Gather learning feedback, analyse engagement data, and leverage insights to continuously improve content effectiveness and learner experience.

About you:

• Background in Learning & Development with experience designing instructional content and learning assets.
• Skilled in e-learning tools (e.g., Articulate, Synthesia) and creating ILT/virtual decks, videos, and digital content.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, engaging messages across multiple channels.
• Good eye for design, ensuring materials meet brand, style, and accessibility standards.
• Organised and detail-oriented, with project management skills to handle multiple priorities.
• Collaborative, working effectively with SMEs, COEs, and business stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset, using feedback and data to improve content and learner experience.
• Self‑motivated and comfortable working remotely.

At Inizio, we're a global team driven by a shared purpose: to reimagine health. Formed in 2022 through the coming together of Ashfield and Huntsworth, we unite decades of experience with cutting‑edge capabilities to deliver impactful solutions across the commercialization journey - from discovery to post‑launch. Our global network of over 10,000 experts operates across 50 countries, supporting clients with strategic insight, medical excellence, creative engagement, and real‑world delivery. We work with the world's leading health and life sciences businesses to solve complex challenges and drive meaningful outcomes for our clients and patients.

What sets Inizio apart is our people - and we believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive. Here, you're encouraged to reimagine your possibilities: to grow, to be curious and to make real change happen. It's a place where your individuality is valued, your development is supported, and your ambition is celebrated. If you're ready to push boundaries and accelerate your career, Inizio is the best place to be.

Our Pledge

At Inizio, we value inclusiveness, recognise the power of diversity and inspire the next generation of change‑makers. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion. We aim to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long‑term success. We welcome all applications regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability.

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.