Training Designer

Red Snapper Recruitment | Public Safety; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a Training & Instructional Design Consultant focused on leadership development in London. The role involves designing and delivering impactful learning experiences, conducting Training Needs Analyses, and developing structured programs. Candidates should have expertise in instructional design and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and delivering leadership development training.
• Strong expertise in TNAs, curriculum development and assessment strategy.
• Advanced instructional design skills, with knowledge of TOs, EOs, KLPs, and adult learning theory.
• High-level stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Excellent MS Office 365 and SharePoint proficiency.
• Strong organisational, analytical and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct TNAs to identify learning needs and performance goals.
• Engage stakeholders and SMEs to ensure training aligns with organisational priorities.
• Develop structured curriculums with clear learning outcomes using TOs, EOs and KLPs.
• Apply learning taxonomies (e.g., Bloom's) to define and structure objectives.
• Design assessments aligned to learning outcomes.
• Create tailored learning content for emerging and experienced leaders.
• Produce comprehensive lesson plans and Train the Trainer documentation.
• Apply ADDIE, SAT, DSAT or other instructional methodologies to ensure best practice delivery.
• Manage QA activity to support training standards and effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership development training design

Curriculum development

Training Needs Analyses (TNA)

Assessment strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

MS Office 365 proficiency

SharePoint proficiency

Project management

Job description

Training & Instructional Design Consultant - Leadership Development

Day Rate: £537 (Inside IR35)

Contract Duration: Until 31 March 2026

Location: Primarily office-based (London), with hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day remote)

Are you an experienced instructional designer with a passion for leadership development? We're seeking a Training & Instructional Design Consultant to join a high-profile public sector organisation's Leadership Academy. In this key role, you'll lead the design and delivery of impactful, measurable learning experiences that drive performance and align with strategic objectives.

About the Role:

Working within a multidisciplinary design team, you'll take ownership of developing structured leadership programmes using recognised instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles. From conducting Training Needs Analyses (TNA) to producing lesson plans, assessments and quality assurance documentation, you'll play a critical role in shaping the leadership capability of a major institution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct TNAs to identify learning needs and performance goals.
• Engage stakeholders and SMEs to ensure training aligns with organisational priorities.
• Develop structured curriculums with clear learning outcomes using TOs, EOs and KLPs.
• Apply learning taxonomies (e.g., Bloom's) to define and structure objectives.
• Design assessments aligned to learning outcomes.
• Create tailored learning content for emerging and experienced leaders.
• Produce comprehensive lesson plans and Train the Trainer documentation.
• Apply ADDIE, SAT, DSAT or other instructional methodologies to ensure best practice delivery.
• Manage QA activity to support training standards and effectiveness.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience designing and delivering leadership development training.
• Strong expertise in TNAs, curriculum development and assessment strategy.
• Advanced instructional design skills, with knowledge of TOs, EOs, KLPs, and adult learning theory.
• High-level stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Excellent MS Office 365 and SharePoint proficiency.
• Strong organisational, analytical and project management capabilities.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience delivering training within regulated environments.
• Familiarity with quality assurance processes in adult learning.
• Exposure to high-compliance or public sector training programmes.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of a major public institution's leadership culture.