Senior Learning Experience Designer

Digital Skills Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital solutions company seeks a Senior Learning Experience Designer to lead the design of innovative learning solutions in Manchester. This role focuses on creating impactful learning experiences, applying best practices, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure high-quality content. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in learning design and relevant technical skills. This position offers £55 per hour on a 12-month contract, working onsite two days a week.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience in learning design, content creation, or related roles.
• Expertise in blended programme design and instructional design models.
• Proven ability to create engaging storyboards and instructional content.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop learning content and curation aligning with learner experience standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality learning design.
• Lead project teams and manage vendor relationships.
• Pilot and implement innovative learning technologies.

Skills

Learning technologies

Instructional design models

Project management

Stakeholder management

Learning content creation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Learning management systems (LMS)

Authoring tools

Job description

Senior Learning Experience Designer

Location: Manchester - 2 days a week
Contract Type: Inside IR35 - 12-month contract
Pay: £55 per hour (40 hours a week)

Digital Skills are seeking an experienced Senior Learning Experience Designer to lead the design, development, and curation of innovative learning solutions. This role will shape impactful learning experiences that align with business needs, utilising cutting-edge technologies, methodologies, and design principles to enhance learner engagement and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement learning content and curation in line with learner experience standards and strategic goals.
• Apply best-in-class tools, processes, and templates to create scalable, measurable, and engaging learning solutions.
• Collaborate with business partners, programme specialists, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality learning design, content, and campaigns within agreed timelines.
• Lead or contribute to project teams, building partnerships with subject matter experts and vendors to deliver effective solutions.
• Pilot and implement innovative technologies and processes, evaluating their impact and benefits.
• Manage vendor relationships, including sourcing, commissioning, and ongoing collaboration.
• Facilitate both virtual and in-person learning sessions as required.
• Continuously develop professional knowledge and benchmark internal practices against industry best practice.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5-8 years' experience in learning design, content creation, or related roles.
• Expertise in learning technologies, instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, Agile), and blended programme design.
• Proven ability to create engaging storyboards, scripts, and instructional content.
• Strong project management skills in both waterfall and agile environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to align learning with measurable business impact.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS), authoring tools, and an understanding of UX design principles.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with LMS Front End UX and potential coding.
• Strong business impact awareness for learning initiatives.
• Creative and forward-thinking approach to learning experience design.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, please do apply.