Learning Content Developer

Barclays UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Manchester is seeking a talented Learning Content Developer to design innovative learning solutions and provide critical administrative support within their Learning Design function. The role involves collaborating with HR, managing training, and analyzing programme success. Ideal candidates should have strong instructional design experience and familiarity with digital authoring tools. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on employee growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering full training cycles from needs analysis to evaluation.
• Advanced instructional design concepts.
• Understanding of company Brand standards and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Design new learning solutions or maintain existing solutions.
• Develop and implement training and development programmes.
• Collaborate with HR on development needs.
• Analyze data to measure programme success.

Skills

Experience in learning solutions design

Understanding of instructional design

Knowledge of the Financial Industry

Project Management experience

Experience with Digital authoring tools

Stakeholder management/consultancy experience

Tools

Storyline

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Barclays is seeking a talented Learning Content Developer to build innovative, multi-format learning solutions that align with our quality standards—upholding our brand and accessibility principles. This role also provides critical administrative support for deployment, maintenance, and stakeholder interactions within our Learning Design function.

Key accountabilities include:

1. Consultancy Diagnostics
   • Support Development Leads in scoping business requirements for Learning projects.
   • Produce proposals and documentation for individual learning solutions.
   • Manage and plan own time in line with DL/Designer project plans.
2. Design Build
   • Design new learning solutions or maintain existing solutions.
   • Administer activities required for assignment of Learning solutions onto the LMS.
   • Design learning solutions within the Learning design framework in line with internal standards.
   • Support DLs/Designers in managing external suppliers.
   • Maintain project plans for new solutions or programmes.
   • Adhere to HR/Group policies, D&I, governance, and internal controls.
3. Measure, Evaluate & Improve
   • Ensure the quality of learning design meets customer requirements.
   • Review evaluation MI and work with Leads for continuous improvement.

Qualifications and experience:

• Experience in learning solutions design.
• Understanding of instructional design, learning theories, and techniques.
• Knowledge of the Financial Industry.
• Experience delivering full training cycles from needs analysis to evaluation.
• Project Management experience.

Valued skills include:

• Experience with Digital authoring tools (e.g., Storyline, Infographics, Adobe Creative Cloud).
• Advanced instructional design concepts.
• Stakeholder management/consultancy experience.
• Experience in HR Learning roles.
• Vendor management skills.
• Understanding of company Brand standards and Barclays accessibility standards.

Location:

Manchester

Purpose of the role:

To design and implement programmes that support employee and leader growth and development.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing training and development programmes.
• Collaborating with HR and hiring managers on development needs.
• Designing and delivering training content and programmes.
• Managing onboarding programmes.
• Analyzing data to measure programme success.
• Developing coaching, mentoring, and train-the-trainer programmes.
• Managing talent pipelining processes.

Expectations for Analysts:

• Perform activities timely and to a high standard.
• Possess in-depth technical knowledge.
• Lead or support teams, guiding professional development.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviours (Listen, Energize, Align, Develop) or develop technical expertise.
• Partner across functions, manage risks, and influence decision-making.
• Understand how their work contributes to organizational objectives.
• Make evaluative judgments and resolve problems.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays Values and Mindset, embodying Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and embracing Empower, Challenge, and Drive behaviors.