Learning Designer

Job Title:LearningDesigner

Department:Curriculum Development

Salary: Depending on Experience

Reports to:Curriculum Operations Manager

Who We Are

As a leading provider of apprenticeships within the IT Tech and Digital sector we are here to make a difference to every learner and inspire them to succeed. Its why we exist it drives everything we do. We have ambitious growth plans that include the continued innovation of our product customer experience and increasing our capacity to create even more life changing opportunities; shaping the Tech & Digital talent of the future. If our mission and this opportunity resonates with you we want to hear from you!

Job Summary
The Learning Designeris responsible fortranslating curriculum content into high-quality engaging and learner-centred materials across both digital e-learning modules and instructor-led delivery.

Working closely with Product Managers and Curriculum Developers you will take structured learning content and bring it to life through intuitive well-designed learning experiences. This includes building e-learning modules (e.g. Articulate Rise/Storyline) as well as designing effective instructor-led presentation materials that support high-quality delivery by coaches.

Through strong visual design attention to detail and application of learning design principles you will ensure all learner-facing materials are clear consistent accessible and aligned to learning outcomes. You will play a key role in shaping how our curriculum is experienced by learners ensuring it is not only on brand but engaging easy to follow and effective in supporting learning.

As an Ofsted Outstanding training provider the quality of our learning experienceis central to our success. This role plays a key part inmaintainingand scaling that standard ensuring every learner-facing asset reflects the clarity consistency and quality that we are known for.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Learning Design & Development

• Translate curriculum content into engaging high-quality digital and instructor-led learning materials.

• Design and build e-learning modules using tools such as Articulate Rise Storyline or similar platforms.

• Create and optimise instructor-led presentation materials that support effective delivery ensuring slides enhance teaching rather than simply present information.

• Apply visual design principles (layout hierarchy spacing typography) to make complex information clear and easy to follow.

• Develop supporting assets such as diagrams infographics templates and visual explanations.

• Work within established templates and brand guidelines while introducing fresh modern design approaches to improve learner engagement.

• Ensure all materials are accessible inclusive and aligned with UX and learning design best practice.

2. Curriculum Quality & Design Standards

• Maintain and apply Baltics learning design templates brand guidelines and style systems.

• Ensure consistency across programmes in terms of layout structure and learner experience.

• Identifyopportunities to improve clarity usability and visual consistency across existing materials.

• Support the evolution of templates design systems and visual standards as the curriculum grows.

• Ensure all materials accurately reflect curriculum intent and align with learning outcomes.

3. Curriculum Improvement & Maintenance

• Manage updates to learning materials based on feedback from coaches learners employers and QA processes.

• Refine content flow structure and clarity to improve the overall learning experience.

• Maintainaccurateversion control file organisation and documentation for all curriculum assets.

• Contribute to internal quality assurance reviews audits and continuous improvement cycles.

4. Collaboration & Content Enhancement

• Work closely with Product Managers and Curriculum Developers to improve the flow structure and readability of learning content.

• Apply learning design principles to enhance content ensuring it is engaging and easy to understand.

• Simplify complex topics through effective use of structure visuals and interaction.

• Identifyand flag areas where content may be unclear overly complex or could be improved for the learner.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a Learning Designer Instructional Designer or similar learning-focused role.

• Experience designing and building e-learning content using authoring tools (e.g. Articulate Rise Storyline or similar).

• Strong understanding of learning design principles and how to apply them to both digital and instructor-led materials.

• Ability to translate curriculum intent and learning outcomes into clear engaging learner-facing content.

• Strong visual design skills including layout hierarchy and presentation design.

• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience working intheapprenticeshipsector

• Experience collaborating with subjectmatter experts curriculum developers or product teams

• Awareness of accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG) and inclusive learning design practices

Our Benefits

At Baltic were committed to creating an environment where you can thrive professionally personally and socially. Voted one of the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work 2024 were proud of our culture our people and the meaningful work we do every day.

Heres what you can look forward to as part of Team Baltic:

Culture & Work-Life Balance:

• A fun supportive environment with regular social events and team activities
• Early finish every Friday we operate a 4.5-day working week
• 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 with length of service
• No weekend or Bank Holiday working
• Full office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Additional Life Event Day annually for those big moments that matter
• Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme for extra flexibility

Health & Wellbeing:

• Free confidential mental health support through SPILL
• Access to high-value wellbeing initiatives including face-to-face sessions with a Health & Wellbeing Specialist
• Local discounted gym memberships
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (after 2 years service)

Recognition & Engagement:

• Baltic Scratch Card Scheme instant wins for great work
• Baltic Breakfasts competitions and engagement days
• Volunteer Day annually to give back to causes you care about

A successful Learning Designer team member will embody our core values:

• Be the Expert: Continuously develop deep knowledge of systems processes and business operations to deliver reliable data-driven insights and solutions that improve performance and efficiency.
• Be the Customer: Deliver responsive tailored support to internal teams and stakeholders - understanding their needs and challenges to ensure smooth effective service delivery.
• Be the Future: Champion continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps and innovation opportunities helping the organisation scale sustainably and stay ahead in a dynamic environment.

By living these values youll build strong cross-functional relationships enhance operational excellence and drive meaningful lasting improvements across the business.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. However please note that were currently unable to offer visa sponsorship so youll need to have existing right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Required Experience:

IC