Senior Learning Designer

Our client is looking for a Senior Learning Designer on a 12 month contract to support the design of a major new national leadership development initiative within a large UK public sector transport organisation undergoing significant transformation. The organisation is bringing together previously fragmented systems into a more integrated operating model focused on improving reliability, affordability, efficiency, quality, accessibility, and safety. At the heart of this change is a new leadership academy designed to equip current and future leaders with the skills, mindset, and capability to operate effectively in a complex, operational, and safety critical environment. The programme will focus on closing critical knowledge gaps across a complex system, building shared frameworks for decision making in ambiguity and trade offs, strengthening collaboration across operational, commercial, safety, and customer functions, and developing a high performing, integrated leadership community capable of driving consistent outcomes at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Translate insight themes and curriculum architecture into structured learning modules and experiences
Design immersive scenarios and simulation mechanics reflecting real operational trade offs (safety, performance, customer, commercial)
Co-design content with subject matter experts across operational, customer, safety, and commercial functions
Produce high quality facilitator guides and delivery materials ensuring consistent facilitation
Ensure all learning design aligns with leadership expectations, culture principles, and inclusive learning practices
Support pilots and iterations through feedback cycles and continuous improvement
Maintain high design standards across all learning outputsWhat You'll Be Creating

Pilot ready learning module packs (slides, facilitator guides, participant materials)
Scenario based learning and simulation assets (briefs, data sets, decision points, outcomes)
Reflection and application tools for leadership development
Iterated versions of learning assets based on pilot feedbackAbout You

You are a senior level learning designer who specialises in creating immersive, applied learning experiences that drive behavioural change.

You will bring:

6-10+ years' experience in learning design, instructional design, or LXD
Strong track record designing scenario based workshops, simulations, or case based learning
Experience designing learning for senior leaders and complex stakeholder groups
Ability to translate complex operational insight into clear, practical learning experiences
Strong facilitation design mindset (designing for real world delivery, not just theory)
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including working with SMEs and senior leaders
Ability to work at pace and produce polished, high quality outputs
A structured, iterative approach to design and continuous improvementDesirable Experience

Experience within rail, transport, infrastructure, or other complex operational environments
Designing blended learning journeys (virtual and in-person delivery)
Exposure to safety critical, regulated, or high complexity industries