Learning Design Lead

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

Job summary

A local authority organization in Manchester is looking for a Learning Design Lead on a fixed-term contract until May 2028. This role involves designing and facilitating learning experiences focused on community-driven priorities like health and climate action. The ideal candidate is a creative facilitator who connects people and ideas while fostering an inclusive environment. This position offers a competitive package and follows a hybrid working scheme, allowing flexibility in work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive package

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Experience in design and innovation methods and creating inclusive spaces.
• Ability to connect insights to practical actions.
• Strong commitment to issues like climate, health, and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging learning experiences to support community-driven priorities.
• Collaborate to nurture a culture of curiosity and creativity.
• Use creative tools for accessibility and meaningful engagement.

Skills

Facilitation

Creative problem-solving

Collaboration

Design and innovation methods

Job description

Overview

Learning Design Lead

Fixed Term Contract until May 2028

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate engaging learning experiences that support community‑driven approaches and help turn insights into action on priorities such as prevention, climate and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Lead for Innovation Capacity Building to nurture a culture of curiosity, creativity and collaboration across GMCA and the wider city region.
• Use creative tools such as storyboards, visual mapping and participatory workshops to bring people together and make complex ideas accessible and meaningful.
• Connect with peers and specialists as part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies iTeam programme to share learning across Greater Manchester and beyond.

About you

• You are a thoughtful facilitator and creative problem‑solver who believes learning is for everyone.
• You can make connections between people, ideas and communities and translate insights into practical steps.
• You are comfortable with complexity, open to new perspectives, and motivated to make a difference on issues like climate, health and social justice.
• You have experience in design and innovation methods and can create spaces where everyone feels included and able to contribute.
• You value collaboration, curiosity and kindness and are committed to helping Greater Manchester become a place where learning through innovation leads to lasting change.

About us

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce reflecting our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of age, disability, trans status and non‑binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance to ensure fair treatment at every stage of the recruitment process, including reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Our offer

We offer a competitive package; details can be found through our recruitment information.

Mandatory Information

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) – We embrace AI to enhance operations and innovation, while valuing human talent. Please ensure you complete your application and read instructions carefully. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, though AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment if you provide a brief explanation.
• Privacy Notice – Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for vacancies in the first instance. If identified as a match from the register, the vacancy may be withdrawn or paused pending an outcome.
• Right to Work – For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK. Please consult GOV.UK guidance if unsure. We are not a licensed sponsor.
• Hybrid working – This role follows GMCA’s hybrid working scheme. The policy supports flexible working patterns combining attendance at offices with remote working, with location determined by business needs. You and your manager will agree and regularly review the best pattern for you and your team.