Learning Designer

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. It’s 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 Designer is responsible for translating 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 experience is central to our success. This role plays a key part in maintaining and scaling that standard, ensuring every learner-facing asset reflects the clarity, consistency, and quality that we are known for.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Curriculum Quality & Design Standards
  • Maintain and apply Baltic’s learning design templates, brand guidelines, and style systems.
  • Ensure consistency across programmes in terms of layout, structure, and learner experience.
  • Identify opportunities 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.
• 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.
  • Maintain accurate version control, file organisation, and documentation for all curriculum assets.
  • Contribute to internal quality assurance reviews, audits, and continuous improvement cycles.
• 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.
  • Identify and 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 in the apprenticeship sector.
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts, curriculum developers, or product teams.
• Awareness of accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG) and inclusive learning design practices.

Our Benefits

At Baltic, we’re 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, we’re proud of our culture, our people, and the meaningful work we do every day. Here’s 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, you’ll 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 we’re currently unable to offer visa sponsorship, so you’ll need to have existing right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.