Content Designer (Learning and Development)

Content Designer (Learning & Development)

Start Date: October/November 2025

Rate: £280 to £325 per day – Negotiable based on experience

Duration: 6 months initially (likely to extend)

Hours: Full time, Monday – Friday

Working Pattern: Predominately remote working

Our client is seeking a skilled and creative Content Designer to join their Talent, Learning & Early Careers division within People Services. You will play a pivotal role in transforming training content, leading the design of outcome-driven, user-centered learning experiences for our internal teams. Working closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and subject matter experts, you will help shape and implement content strategies that support a continuous learning culture within the Council.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead content strategy, creating and refining learning content throughout the user journey
• Lead content design efforts across multiple product teams, ensuring cohesive learning experiences across channels
• Create and iterate on training materials, including videos, gamified learning, websites, and interactive content
• Collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts to co-create engaging, multimedia content
• Analyse user data, feedback, and research to drive content improvements and user-focused solutions
• Review existing learning content, offering recommendations and leading content design critiques and workshops
• Create and implement a content style guide to ensure consistency across the councils learning and development efforts
• Mentor junior team members to foster growth and high performance within the team

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in content design, ideally within learning and development or a similar field
• A strong ability to develop and implement content strategies that are aligned with business goals
• Expertise in creating diverse types of content, including digital, multimedia, and interactive formats
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment
• Experience with user research, data analytics, and content planning
• Passion for creating innovative, user-centered training solutions

If you’re a content designer with a passion for creating engaging learning experiences and driving positive change, we’d love to hear from you!

If you are interested in the role, we would love to hear from you! Please apply to receive more information.