Learning Design Specialist at UK-Med

Manchester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

41000.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Learning Design, Training Programs, Healthcare, Humanitarian Response, Digital Training, In-Person Training, Simulation-Based Training, Content Development, Quality Assurance, Professional Relationships, Problem-Solving, Engaging Training Sessions, Global Health, Diversity, Inclusion

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Role: Learning Design Specialist Hours: Full time Pay: Up to £41,000 GBP gross per annual (dependent on experience) Duration: Permanent Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid working available) Are you passionate about designing learning that prepares health and humanitarian teams to respond effectively when emergencies strike? UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit. The Learning Design Specialist at UK-Med is pivotal in enhancing the preparedness and competence of healthcare professionals for humanitarian emergency response initiatives. The Learning Design Specialist focuses on efficiently designing and coordinating development of targeted training programs for both internal organizational audiences and external humanitarian, global health and academic partners. The goal is to ensure that our Core Staff and a Register of approximately 1400 healthcare professionals worldwide are thoroughly equipped to provide exceptional care, leading to positive outcomes for the patients and communities we serve. The Learning Design Specialist will contribute to innovating and refining UK-Med's training content, ensuring it meets the specific needs of a diverse, global workforce. They will be responsible for the creative and learning design specific aspects of expanding and quality assuring the learning portfolio, incorporating digital, in-person, and simulation-based training tailored to strategic priorities. In order to successfully deliver on responsibilities, the Learning Design Specialist will contribute to nurturing professional relationships to enhance our bespoke learning offerings, ensuring they meet the dynamic needs of our partners and maintain industry-leading standards. The Learning Design Specialist will provide high-quality advice and support on designing effective learning solutions for external partners and conduct engaging and effective training sessions, both online and face-to-face, catering to the varied learning preferences and needs of the participants. You will have a positive and flexible problem-solving approach and be willing, able, and ready to deploy to support all UK-Med programmes and projects. We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference. How to apply We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Learning Design Specialist before applying for this role. To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (no more than 2 pages) that includes a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification. Applications must be submitted no later than Monday 3rd of November 2025. This is a rolling recruitment, and we may appoint a candidate before the closing date. We will keep all applicants regularly updated on the status of the campaign. Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. UK-Med is unfortunately unable to support visa sponsorship for this role. UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed. UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

Responsibilities

The Learning Design Specialist is responsible for designing and coordinating targeted training programs for healthcare professionals. They will innovate and refine training content to meet the needs of a diverse, global workforce.