Technical Training Designer

BRE; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity package

Onsite facilities

BRE Academy access

Job summary

BRE is seeking a Technical Training Designer to convert technical knowledge into clear, learner‑focused training for online, virtual, and classroom delivery. You will work with BRE experts to create engaging courses and continuously improve programmes for accessible, high‑quality learner experiences.

The role emphasizes instructional design, collaboration, and delivering training that helps individuals and organisations perform better, with mostly remote work and occasional head office meetings

Qualifications

• Proven ability to translate complex, technical content into engaging training.
• Experience designing learning content for digital, online and classroom delivery.
• Collaboration with subject matter experts to develop high-quality training materials.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop training materials for online, virtual and in-person delivery.
• Translate complex topics into clear, learner-focused content.
• Collaborate with internal experts to shape learning solutions.
• Create scripts, storyboards and multimedia content for digital learning.
• Develop visual assets like graphics and diagrams for learning materials.
• Maintain and update training materials to stay accurate and relevant.
• Support development of new training products aligned with the Academy's roadmap.
• Suggest improvements to learning design approaches and tools.
• Identify customer learning needs and tailor training solutions.

Skills

Instructional design

Learner-centred design

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

Articulate Rise

Articulate Storyline

Moodle LMS

Graphic design tools

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.

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.

BRE contributes to a thriving and sustainable world by developing science-led solutions to built environment challenges. Our vision is to be the world-leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. We’re ambitious in terms of quality and global scope. We want governments and commercial markets to recognise us and demand our services, products and solutions. We want to be world-class, innovative, science-led and provide solutions.