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Learning Designer (12 Month FTC)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Education & Teaching
  • Oxford

AI generated summary

  • You should be driven, innovative in learning design, skilled in creating pathways, curiously solve problems, manage time well, and excel in stakeholder engagement.
  • You will analyze learning needs, collaborate with SMEs to design interventions, create multimedia solutions, evaluate training effectiveness, and partner with external professionals for blended learning.

Requirements

  • You’ll be a high calibre individual, with exceptional levels of personal drive and eagerness for personal development.
  • You will ideally have demonstrable experience of designing career pathways and learning interventions in a professional services environment, or have a strong understanding of competency frameworks and career pathways within a consulting firm, but this is not essential.
  • You will be bubbling over with passion and excitement about the opportunity this role has to unleash potential in our gifted community, and be attuned to how best to achieve this inclusively within our diverse population.
  • You will have a passion for innovation in learning design, exploring creative ways to develop others, with experience designing high quality programmes with evidenced impact.
  • Experience in designing and delivering creative and sustainable learning
  • A track record in improving performance through high-quality learning interventions
  • Proven ability to build learning pathways and curricula
  • A curious nature coupled with creative problem-solving skills
  • A strong attention to detail
  • Sound time management skills and the ability to prioritise and navigate busy workloads
  • Able to work independently but also collaborate broadly across the business
  • Natural stakeholder management skills, both with SMEs and learners

Responsibilities

  • Conducting robust Learning Needs Analysis to provide clarity on the intended outcome of all learning interventions
  • Collaborate with internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design learning interventions
  • Building industry-leading, innovative and flexible learning pathways
  • Designing soft skills training that focuses on positively affecting performance at the point of need
  • Producing simple multimedia learning solutions that reach learners wherever and whenever they need it
  • Evaluation and continuous improvement of learning interventions
  • Collaborating with external learning professionals to design blended, in-house learning interventions

FAQs

What is the duration of the Learning Designer position?

The Learning Designer position is a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC).

What is the salary range for this role?

The salary for the Learning Designer position ranges from £50,000 to £65,000, along with a company performance bonus.

What type of learning interventions will the Learning Designer be responsible for?

The Learning Designer will lead the redesign of current learning programmes, design new interventions, and ensure they positively impact performance.

Is a background in professional services necessary for this role?

While having experience in a professional services environment is preferred, it is not essential. A strong understanding of competency frameworks and career pathways within consulting is also beneficial.

Will there be opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there will be significant support for personal development, including a robust development plan and regular performance discussions.

Who will the Learning Designer report to?

The Learning Designer will report to the Talent Design Lead.

What kind of qualifications or experience is preferred for candidates?

Candidates should have experience in designing and delivering learning interventions, improving performance through learning, and building learning pathways.

What are the opportunities for career progression in this role?

There is significant scope for development, with potential paths including hands-on development roles or data responsibilities related to the L&D technology infrastructure.

What kind of company culture does Newton promote?

Newton promotes a human-centric culture that emphasizes shared experiences, collaboration, and strong working relationships.

Are there social events for employees at Newton?

Yes, Newton offers a full social calendar that includes seasonal activity days, Christmas events, and extended weekends for employees and their families.

Specialists in operational improvement, fuelled by a fundamental belief that even the best organisations can be better.

Consulting
Industry
201-500
Employees
2001
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Our approach is different – deliberately. We work hand in hand with our clients, delivering at the coalface. Together, we crack some of the largest and most complex challenges in the public and private sectors, by pinpointing and implementing the changes that will create the greatest impact.