Learning and Development Senior Designer

Join our dynamic, enthusiastic team at Admiral, at the forefront of reshaping learning solutions within the Admiral Group. As we navigate the ever-evolving world of EdTech and innovative learning methodologies, we’re enhancing our blended learning offerings to deliver impactful, timely education to our clients.

We’re in search of a Senior Learning Designer who brings a blend of passion for crafting cutting-edge learning experiences, a capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment delivering to high standards, and a drive for innovation. Your role will involve designing and curating engaging learning pathways and resources, challenging the norms of traditional learning design.

In our strategic reorganisation, we’re creating a dedicated Learning Studio, adding to our team of experts. This is your chance to develop essential learning solutions across a range of departments, embodying leadership, management, wellbeing and more.

The ideal candidate will have a background in designing compelling blended learning for diverse audiences, with a passion for learning science and human-centric design. At Admiral, we value collaboration, curiosity and the ability to engage stakeholders in designing solutions that meet educational goals.

Embrace the opportunity to shape the future of learning at Admiral, as part of our committed and creative team, driving exceptional learning solutions.

Core Responsibilities:

The main aim of role will be design impactful and engaging learning pathways and assets for the talent in our business and the leaders of the future. Responsibilities will include:

• Curate and design learning pathways and frameworks to meet learning requirements for our colleagues across the Admiral Group
• Present design concepts and proposed solutions to stakeholders
• Design a blend of learning solutions  including face-to face, virtual, on-demand and digital learning assets
• Own the design of digital assets from conception to go-live, working with a team of developers to bring storyboards alive
• Deliver run throughs and train the trainer sessions of face to face and virtual learning assets and guide and support the team of facilitators and coaches to deliver the content
• Quality review and test learning assets created by yourself and team members to ensure that the assets are developed in accordance to approved concepts and quality standards
• Integrate learning measurements into the learning design of all assets and analysis learning insights to learning outcomes are met and solutions continuously improve
• Working in collaboration with the wider team define and create new learning solutions including designing prototypes and learning assets
• Guide, support and develop learning designers and the wider learning community as required

Knowledge, core capabilities and experience:

• Expertise in a wide range of learning approaches, design of learning assets and channels
• A highly collaborative spirit and consistently driving for excellence
• Experience of creating learning assets for a wider range of professionals across the financial sector or a board range of business sectors
• Advanced knowledge of digital learning principles and practices, as well as awareness of current and future trends.
• Lead by example, promoting a learner-centric approach and advocating for best practices in learning design.
• A good understanding of learning and developer technologies
• An excellent eye for detail and ability to analyse learning insights
• A broad knowledge of applied learning science and human centric design
• Ability to inspire and challenge all levels of staff

Support and reporting lines

• The Senior Learning Designer will report into the Learning Studio Manager
• The Senior Learning Designer will work closely with Learning Designers, Learning Facilitators, Digital Media Developers, Learning Solution Architect, Learning Managers, Learning Support Team and Head of Talent Acquisition and Development
• The Senior Learning Designer will also work with: People Services Business Partners, Heads of training in business functions, support business function stakeholders with learning requirements

Location

Admiral Group have a flexible working policy with remote, office and hybrid working options. Ideally, you will be able to commute to our office in Cardiff or Swansea on a weekly basis.

Additional Information

• We will review your CV within 5 working days of application and get back to you.
• We will give you everything you need to work comfortably from home.

Please note - we may close this vacancy early if we receive lots of applications or business priorities change.

Our Commitment to You

At Admiral, we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Admiral is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Salary, Benefits, and Work-Life Balance

We do not have a set salary for this position, as it will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience. We are happy to see CVs from all candidates who meet the requirements and will be happy to discuss the remuneration package.

At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we’re consistently voted one of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for in the UK. We want you to have an element of freedom to define a working lifestyle that supports this, so accommodate flexible hours wherever possible.

All colleagues will receive 33 days holiday (including banks holidays) when they join us, and this will increase with length of service, up to a maximum of 38 days (including banks holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave in addition to your allocation.

You can also view some of our other key benefits here.

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