Learning Design Manager

Change Grow Live; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Wellness hour (paid)

Wellbeing hub & EAP

Pension scheme

Employee benefits & discounts

Learning & progression opportunities

Supportive, values-led environment

Job summary

Change Grow Live is seeking a Learning Design Manager to shape the national Learning and Development strategy and lead the design of blended learning solutions that grow capability and confidence across our services.

You will manage a talented team, collaborate with diverse stakeholders and drive inclusive, accessible learning aligned to our 2030 ambitions, delivering measurable impact for the people and communities we serve.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading learning design within a complex organisation.
• Expertise in blended, digital and technology-enabled learning.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, learning science and behaviour change.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to engage, influence and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience using insight, data and evidence to evaluate learning effectiveness.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• A passion for creating learning experiences that deliver measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee blended learning solutions that are practical, relevant and accessible to all.
• Embed high standards for learning design while ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
• Lead, coach and inspire a specialist learning design team.
• Collaborate with operational colleagues, subject matter experts and stakeholders to co-create effective learning solutions.
• Use evidence and feedback to evaluate learning effectiveness and continuously enhance the learner experience.
• Explore new approaches, technologies and methods to make learning more engaging and accessible.

Skills

Learning design leadership

Blended/digital learning

Adult learning principles

Team leadership

Stakeholder influence

Learning analytics

Project management

Impactful learning

Job description

Overview

Learning Design Manager

Help create learning that empowers people to grow, thrive and make a difference.

Learning has the power to unlock potential.

At Change Grow Live, we're building a workforce that is skilled, confident and supported to make a meaningful difference in communities across the UK. As we work towards our 2030 ambitions, we're investing in learning that helps people develop, adapt and succeed, whatever their role, background or career journey.

That's why we're looking for a Learning Design Manager to join our national Learning and Development team.

This is an opportunity to shape learning across a values-driven organisation where people are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, share ideas and continuously grow. You'll play an important role in creating learning experiences that build confidence, strengthen capability and help colleagues deliver the best possible outcomes for the people we support.

If you believe learning should be engaging, accessible and genuinely impactful, we'd love to hear from you.

The opportunity

Learning is at the heart of organisational success.

As our Learning Design Manager, you'll help shape how learning is experienced across Change Grow Live, ensuring it is inclusive, accessible and aligned to the needs of our people and services.

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you'll lead the design and development of blended learning solutions that support growth, encourage curiosity and help individuals build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

You'll lead a talented team, collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and create learning experiences that support both individual development and organisational goals.

This is more than a leadership role in learning design. It's an opportunity to influence how a national organisation develops its people, embraces innovation and builds the capabilities needed to deliver on our ambitions for the future.

How you'll make a difference

Create engaging learning experiences

Design and oversee innovative learning solutions that support colleagues at every stage of their development, ensuring learning is practical, relevant and accessible to all.

Champion quality and inclusion

Embed high standards for learning design while ensuring learning reflects diverse experiences, meets accessibility needs and creates equitable opportunities for development.

Support and develop your team

Lead, coach and inspire a specialist team, creating an environment where people feel supported, valued and empowered to do their best work.

Build strong partnerships

Work collaboratively with operational colleagues, subject matter experts and stakeholders to understand challenges and co-create effective learning solutions.

Encourage continuous improvement

Use evidence, feedback and insight to evaluate learning effectiveness and continuously enhance the learner experience.

Drive innovation

Explore new approaches, technologies and methods that help make learning more engaging, effective and accessible.

The details

Location: National role with hybrid working and regular travel.

Your contractual base will be the Change Grow Live office nearest to your home address.

If your contractual base is in London, you will receive London Weighting in line with Change Grow Live policy.

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Please note: candidates who have previously applied for this vacancy may not be considered and are not required to reapply.

Responsibilities

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who is curious, collaborative and passionate about helping others learn and grow.

You may bring experience from different sectors or environments, but you'll likely have:

• Significant experience leading learning design within a complex organisation
• Expertise in blended, digital and technology-enabled learning
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, learning science and behaviour change
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• The ability to engage, influence and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience using insight, data and evidence to evaluate learning effectiveness
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• A passion for creating learning experiences that deliver measurable impact

Most importantly, you'll share our belief that learning can create lasting positive change for individuals, teams and communities.

Why join Change Grow Live?

Change Grow Live is a national charity driven by the belief that everyone has the potential to make positive changes in their lives.

Guided by our values to Be Open, Be Compassionate and Be Bold, we're building an organisation that is built on evidence and compassion and rooted in communities.

As we look ahead to 2030, we're focused on developing a skilled, confident and future-ready workforce, using learning, insight and innovation to continuously improve outcomes.

As Learning Design Manager, you'll play a vital role in helping colleagues develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to deliver on that ambition every day.

You’ll join a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation where innovation is encouraged, ideas are welcomed and your contribution will have visible impact across the organisation.

A workplace where you can belong

At Change Grow Live, we believe our diversity is one of our greatest strengths.

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive.

We recognise that no candidate will meet every single requirement. If you're excited by this opportunity and believe your experience, skills or potential could help you succeed in the role, we'd encourage you to apply.

What we offer

We know that when our people thrive, our organisation thrives too.

That's why we offer:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing annually to 30 days
• A paid weekly Wellness Hour
• Access to our wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• A wide range of employee benefits and discounts
• Learning, development and progression opportunities
• A supportive and values-led environment where people are encouraged to grow and succeed

Our commitment to our people

We're committed to creating an environment where everyone can do their best work and feel they belong.

We do this by:

• Creating the conditions for success for all colleagues and volunteers
• Working together to deliver high-quality learning and organisational development
• Building an inclusive culture where every voice is valued
• Investing in the development and wellbeing of our people
• Encouraging innovation, curiosity and continuous improvement

Ready to help shape the future of learning?

If you are passionate about creating learning that empowers people, builds confidence and supports meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether your expertise comes from the charity sector, healthcare, education, public services or another complex environment, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a national organisation committed to helping people fulfil their potential.

Important information

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship for this vacancy. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Direct applications only. We will not be engaging recruitment agencies for this vacancy.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 38 to 42 (£42,076.87 - £46,683.60)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Closing Date

13/9/2026

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Liszel Nathaniel | [e-mail]