Learning Specialist

Annapurna; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A major UK organisation is seeking a Learning Specialist to join the Rewards / Total Rewards team on a hybrid basis. The role involves designing, delivering, and evaluating high-quality learning experiences to support people and reward strategies. Candidates should possess a strong background in user-centric design, project management, and excellent communication skills. This contract position offers flexibility and the chance to influence L&D across the organization.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience designing and delivering high‑quality digital/blended learning solutions.
• Strong user‑centred design skills, including experience of user testing and research.
• Proven project and stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver blended and digital learning solutions.
• Conduct user research and testing to ensure learning is user‑centred.
• Manage supplier relationships and work within procurement frameworks.

Skills

User-centred design

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Learning platforms

Digital learning tools

Job description

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Learning Specialist – Rewards / Total Rewards Team

Hybrid / flexible working

Role overview

A major, high-profile UK organisation is seeking an experienced Learning Specialist to join its Rewards / Total Rewards team on a six-month assignment. The role focuses on designing, delivering and evaluating high-quality learning experiences that support strategic people and reward objectives across the organisation.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop and deliver blended and digital learning solutions that meet clearly defined business outcomes.
• Work closely with stakeholders and subject‑matter experts to define learning strategies, objectives and measurable KPIs.
• Conduct user research and testing to ensure learning is user‑centred, accessible and impactful.
• Produce creative briefs, manage third‑party suppliers and oversee content production to agreed standards, budgets and timelines.
• Project‑manage learning design phases, keeping milestones and communications clear for stakeholders.
• Ensure all learning materials meet organisational standards, governance and quality expectations.
• Maintain and curate the central training library and learning resources.
• Measure effectiveness, review content regularly, and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage supplier relationships and work within procurement frameworks where required.

Key requirements

• Demonstrable experience designing and delivering high‑quality digital/blended learning solutions.
• Strong user‑centred design skills, including experience of user testing and research.
• Proven project and stakeholder management experience, including managing external suppliers and budgets.
• Able to define measurable outcomes and deliver against KPIs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Experience working with learning platforms and digital learning tools.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Why take this contract

• High‑visibility role delivering practical learning that supports people strategy and rewards work.
• Flexible working and the chance to influence L&D across a large, complex organisation.
• Opportunity to lead end‑to‑end learning design projects and work with senior stakeholders.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Training

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting