Learning Design Specialist in Leeds

Learning Design Specialist

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

Salary & Benefits

• Salary range £41,875 to £52,343 per annum depending on experience
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Learning Design Specialist progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus two wellness days!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location

Leeds Valley Park, there will hybrid working in place, with an expectation to be in the office 3 days per week.

Work type

Permanent role, working full time 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Design Specialist to join the People Team in Yorkshire Water.

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.

Where you fit in:

You will be responsible for creating high-quality, engaging and outcome-focused learning content that improves business performance, strengthens colleague knowledge and delivers a great learning experience.

Led by the Learning Design Manager, you will work closely with the Learning Engagement and Delivery Manager. You will take clear learning briefs and develop content, resources, pathways and digital learning assets, using the most appropriate design methods and tools. You will play an important role in ensuring learning is solution-focused, on brand, practical for colleagues and aligned to Yorkshire Water's values, behaviours and strategic priorities.

This is a key role in progressing Yorkshire Water's journey towards becoming a learning organisation, helping to create learning that is available at the point of need, supports continuous improvement and enables colleagues to learn, apply and improve.

What skills are we looking for?

• Previous experience of designing or developing learning content, resources or training materials.
• Understanding of learning design principles, adult learning, learner experience and how people apply learning in the workplace.
• Confidence using digital learning tools, authoring platforms, Microsoft 365 applications or other technologies to create engaging learning content.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, practical and accessible learning materials.
• Strong written communication, content creation and storytelling skills.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to apply brand, accessibility, quality and governance standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with SMEs, learning colleagues and stakeholders to develop effective learning solutions.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools, technologies and approaches to learning design.

It would be beneficial if you had the following -

• Previous experience of using e-learning authoring tools, video editing, animation, screen recording, AI-enabled learning tools or learning experience platforms.
• Experience of designing digital learning, microlearning, blended learning, performance support tools or just-in-time learning resources.
• Experience of working in a regulated, operational, utilities or safety-critical environment.
• Experience of working with learning management systems, content libraries or learning pathways.
• Relevant learning, instructional design, digital learning, CIPD or content design qualification.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn't always easy!

Closing date

28th September, 2026

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.