Technical Training Designer

BRE Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Maternity package

Health cashback

Onsite facilities

BRE Academy access

Membership reimbursement

Job summary

BRE is seeking a Technical Training Designer to transform expert knowledge into engaging learning experiences for online, virtual and classroom settings. You’ll work with BRE subject-matter experts to shape content, scripts and multimedia assets that empower learners and organisations.

You’ll develop material that is accessible, learner-centred and aligned with the Academy's product roadmap, while maintaining content accuracy and quality across formats and platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing learning content and training materials.
• Ability to translate technical material into engaging learner-focused content.
• Experience working with SMEs and stakeholders to develop high-quality training.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging training materials for online, virtual and face-to-face delivery.
• Translate technical subject matter into clear, accessible learning experiences.
• Collaborate with internal experts and stakeholders to shape learning solutions.
• Create content using instructional design best practice and modern methods.
• Develop scripts, storyboards and multimedia content for digital learning and video-based training.
• Produce visual learning assets, including graphics, diagrams and infographics.
• Maintain and update training materials to keep content accurate and current.
• Support the development of new training products aligned with the Academy's roadmap.
• Contribute ideas for improving learning design approaches and learner engagement.
• Identify customer learning needs and assist in creating tailored training solutions.

Skills

Learning content design

Digital learning solutions

Instructional design

Adult learning methods

Tools

Articulate Rise

Articulate Storyline

Moodle

Job description

Make your mark at BRE!

BRE is a world-leading global organisation for innovation, science and data in the built environment. For over 100 years, we have supported governments, businesses and industry with pioneering research, testing and expertise. We are focused on growth, scale and expanding our global impact with products, services, standards and qualifications that address the challenges of a changing world. Driven by our purpose of helping everyone, in every building, everywhere, we are creating a safer, more sustainable built environment for people and planet.

About the role

As a Technical Training Designer, you'll create engaging and effective learning solutions that bring BRE's world-leading research, science and industry expertise to life.

Working closely with experts from across BRE, you'll transform technical and specialist knowledge into clear, learner-focused training materials that can be delivered online, virtually and in classroom settings. You'll support the development of new courses and the continuous improvement of existing programmes, ensuring learners receive relevant, accessible and high-quality training experiences.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys instructional design, thrives on collaboration and is motivated by creating learning that helps individuals and organisations perform better.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging training materials for online, virtual and face-to-face delivery.
• Translate technical and complex subject matter into clear, accessible and impactful learning experiences.
• Collaborate with internal experts and stakeholders to gather information and shape learning solutions.
• Create learning content using instructional design best practice and modern learning methodologies.
• Develop scripts, storyboards and multimedia content for digital learning and video-based training.
• Produce visual learning assets, including graphics, diagrams and infographics where appropriate.
• Maintain and update training materials to ensure content remains accurate, relevant and up to date.
• Support the development of new training products aligned with the Academy's product roadmap.
• Contribute ideas for improving learning design approaches, tools and learner engagement.
• Help identify customer learning needs and support the creation of tailored training solutions.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who can combine strong learning design skills with the ability to understand and communicate technical information in an engaging way.

You will ideally have:

• Experience designing and developing learning and training content, including digital learning solutions.
• Proven ability to transform complex or technical subject matter into engaging, learner-focused content.
• Experience working with subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop high-quality training materials.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies.
• Experience using e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate Rise, Articulate Storyline or similar platforms.
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Moodle.
• Skills in creating multimedia learning content, including video, audio and screen-capture resources.
• Experience using graphic design tools to develop visual learning assets and supporting materials.
• Understanding of accessibility and inclusive learning design principles.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A creative, collaborative and learner-centred approach, with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

BRE Benefits

At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.

Financial & Security Benefits

• Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
• Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
• Enhanced maternity package

Health & Wellbeing

• HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
• Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points

Career Development

• Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
• Professional membership reimbursement

For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits

Work Location Options

Mostly Remote – This role is primarily home-based, with occasional travel to our head office in Watford for planned meetings (4-6 times per year).

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process we will be conducting 10-30 minute phone screening calls via an AI recruiter called Ryan with all shortlisted candidates. The information gathered from this screening will be used to help assess your suitability for the position.

Note to Employment Agencies

At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.

Equal Opportunities Statement

BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.