Learning Design Consultant

ROLE: Learning Design Consultant (VC by Netex) LOCATION: UK (Leeds) Hybrid REPORTS TO: Project Manager SPACE: Virtual College by Netex SALARY: Up to £36,000 DOE Who we are Netex is a global leader in digital learning solutions. Founded in Spain, the company provides innovative learning experiences for businesses across the globe. With decades of experience delivering tailored, scalable solutions that empower businesses to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape, Netex's award-winning platforms and content focus on driving engagement, enhancing skills, and unlocking human potential through cutting-edge technology and user-centred design. Virtual College, in partnership with Netex, combines cutting-edge global learning technology with over 30 years of experience in compliance eLearning. Known for delivering high-quality training, Virtual College works with a wide range of public, not-for-profit, and private sector organisations, including the NHS, YMCA, and thousands of education providers. The Virtual College promise is simple: to provide high-quality, compliance-focused, cost-effective, simple learning solutions that put the learner first. With thousands of positive reviews, Virtual College is renowned for providing reliable and impactful eLearning to businesses, wherever they are in the world. Overall Aims of the Role The Learning Design Consultant plays a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality eLearning content across the full Virtual College by Netex portfolio, including the UK compliance catalogue. This role ensures that all digital learning content is pedagogically sound, engaging, and aligned with both learner needs and best practices in instructional design. Working collaboratively with subject matter experts and internal teams, the Learning Design Consultant is responsible for creating impactful, accessible, and effective learning experiences that enhance knowledge retention and support meaningful learner outcomes. Day to Day Designs high-quality, engaging eLearning content using sound instructional design principles and clear learning outcomes. Works closely with SMEs to extract, translate, and refine subject matter into accessible and effective learning materials. Ensures all content is pedagogically sound, consistent, accessible, and meets internal quality standards through rigorous review. Continuously explores and applies emerging trends and evidence-based practices to enhance learning effectiveness. Applies accessibility and inclusion standards to ensure all learners can engage fully with digital content. Manages multiple projects efficiently, meeting deadlines and contributing to smooth content delivery through clear task ownership. Key Responsibilities Instructional Design and Content Development Design and storyboard digital learning modules using sound instructional design principles. Apply appropriate learning theories to create engaging, interactive, and learner centred content. Develop clear learning outcomes aligned to client or compliance requirements. Ensure consistency in tone, structure, and format across all content types. Work with graphic designers and multimedia developers to bring content to life. Collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) Lead content scoping sessions with SMEs to gather relevant and accurate information. Translate complex subject matter into accessible and meaningful learning content. Facilitate effective working relationships with SMEs to maintain project momentum. Provide guidance to SMEs on learning design best practices and engagement strategies. Review and iterate content collaboratively with SMEs during the development process. Quality Assurance and Pedagogical Rigor Conduct internal reviews to ensure learning content meets pedagogical, accessibility, and editorial standards. Apply Virtual College by Netex learning design frameworks and templates consistently. Use peer review feedback to enhance content quality and instructional effectiveness. Ensure compliance with internal quality assurance processes before content release. Regularly reflect on and improve design practice based on learner feedback and analytics. Research and Innovation in Learning Design Stay up to date with trends and evidence-based practices in learning design and eLearning. Research new formats, interaction types, and learning strategies to apply to projects. Contribute to internal innovation projects or pilots exploring new learning approaches. Share findings and insights with the wider team to promote continuous improvement. Participate in professional development activities to enhance design capabilities. Content Accessibility and Inclusion Apply accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) to all digital learning content. Use inclusive language, examples, and design practices to support diverse learner needs. Test content using assistive technologies and adapt as needed. Advocate for accessibility best practices within project teams and with SMEs. Support the continuous improvement of content inclusivity through training and peer feedback. Project Delivery and Workflow Management Manage multiple projects and deadlines using agreed design and development timelines. Prioritise workload to meet deadlines while maintaining high content quality. Use project management tools (e.g., Trello, Jira, or similar) to track task progress. Provide timely updates to the Head of Product or Project Managers on status and risks. Contribute to post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions. About you Experienced in product leadership, ideally digital learning. Commercially aware with a track record of spotting opportunities and driving growth through product management. Confident using data, CRM and product tools to inform decisions. Strong communicator and collaborator, comfortable engaging stakeholders at all levels. Commercial and customer-focused with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. Skilled in relationship-building and negotiation. Organised and able to manage multiple priorities. Results-driven, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Aligned with Netex’s values and committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Location: Leeds, GB

Posted Date: 5/10/2025