Remote Instructional Designer for Digital Learning

HCRG Care Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Group pension

Discounts via My Reward Hub

Wage access as earned

Wellbeing support and coaching

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

HCRG Care Group seeks an experienced Instructional Designer to create and enhance digital and blended learning that supports a diverse workforce. You will shape learning journeys and lead end-to-end design projects across the business.

You’ll apply modern design principles, use the latest tools, and collaborate with SMEs to deliver impactful content aligned with organisational goals. This role offers hybrid working in the Manchester area with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications in Instructional Design, L&D, OD, or Learning Technologies (e.g. CIPD L&D, ATD).
• Proven experience in a similar instructional design or digital learning role.
• Advanced skills in Articulate Storyline and Rise (essential).
• Proficient in a range of digital tools (e.g. Camtasia, Vyond, Canva, Microsoft Teams, Trello, SharePoint).
• Strong knowledge of learning design frameworks, adult learning theory, and accessibility standards.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Degree in Education, L&D, OD, or a related field.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g. Synthesia, ChatGPT) in learning content creation.
• Familiarity with gamification, UX principles, and agile development.
• Experience in the health and social care sector.
• Training or teaching qualification and/or project management certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging digital, blended, and face-to-face learning solutions using best-in-class instructional methods.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), managers, and stakeholders to identify learning needs and define objectives.
• Develop a wide range of learning formats: eLearning, microlearning, videos, infographics, simulations, gamification, virtual classrooms, and more.
• Use authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, Vyond, Camtasia, Canva, and Synthesia to create interactive learning content.
• Ensure accessibility (WCAG AA), ED&I, and learning theory are embedded in all design solutions.
• Apply learning evaluation models to assess impact and continuously improve content based on analytics and user feedback.
• Contribute to digital learning standards, templates, and style guides across the team.
• Support junior team members and line manage where required.
• Use SCORM/xAPI standards and work with LMS platforms for learning delivery and evaluation.

Skills

Articulate Storyline

Rise

Learning analytics

Stakeholder management

Project management

Accessibility standards

AI tools (Synthesia, ChatGPT)

Gamification

Agile development

Healthcare sector experience

Education

Instructional Design qualification

Degree in Education/L&D/OD/related field

Tools

Camtasia

Vyond

Canva

Microsoft Teams

Trello

SharePoint

Articulate Storyline

Rise

Job description

HCRG Care Group seeks an experienced Instructional Designer to create and enhance digital and blended learning that supports a diverse workforce. You will shape learning journeys and lead end-to-end design projects across the business.

You’ll apply modern design principles, use the latest tools, and collaborate with SMEs to deliver impactful content aligned with organisational goals. This role offers hybrid working in the Manchester area with opportunities for development.