Learning Design Manager; FTC

Talent Acquisition Leader | DEI Advocate | Candidate Experience Enthusiast | People & Strategy Leader

Location - Hybrid (office near Watford)

Benefits - Excellent package

We are looking for an experienced and creative Learning Design Manager to craft exceptional learning experiences that inspire and empower professionals across the food industry.

At IGD you will play a key role in shaping how the industry learns and grows. You will design and deliver high‑quality programmes that build knowledge, confidence and capability – from e‑learning and virtual workshops to live face‑to‑face sessions, interactive tools and workplace assignments.

Reporting to the Head of Operations – Learning, you will take the lead in designing IGD’s learning offer, creating new learning experiences and refreshing existing content to ensure it is engaging, relevant and high‑quality.

Through your work, you will play a pivotal role in delivering IGD’s learning strategy, translating strategic priorities into impactful learning experiences that support industry capability and growth.

You will balance digital content development with the design of live and virtual learning experiences, ensuring a consistent and engaging approach across all formats.

Working closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) you will translate complex industry insights into practical, engaging learning for both digital and face‑to‑face formats. You will also explore emerging tools and approaches, continually enhancing the learner experience and supporting IGD’s learning objectives.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and you will help ensure learning is accessible and inclusive for all learners.

• Design and build engaging learning programmes including e‑learning modules, webinars, workshops and live sessions
• Translate learning objectives and SME input into interactive, outcomes‑focused content across formats
• Develop blended learning journeys that combine digital and face‑to‑face approaches using tools such as Articulate 360 (Rise, Storyline), Synthesia, Vyond, Camtasia and workshop facilitation methods
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure content aligns with learner needs, business priorities and brand standards
• Stay aware of learning trends and integrate innovative approaches, AI and emerging tools where relevant
• Review and update the annual content plan

• Continuously review and improve learning content to ensure consistency, accessibility and quality across digital and in‑person delivery
• Design learner resources, job aids and supporting materials that strengthen practical application and knowledge retention
• Gather and analyse learner and stakeholder feedback to optimise content effectiveness and experience
• Work closely with the engagement team to ensure learning content is promoted effectively and integrated into broader engagement initiatives
• Partner with programme managers to align learning design and delivery with programme goals and desired outcomes
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote learning content and ensure brand consistency and strong audience reach

• Work with the Learning team to plan and deliver content aligned to strategic goals
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and future direction of IGD’s learning design ensuring alignment with our strategic priorities and learner insights
  
  Support the rollout of learning materials, internal communications and learner guidance
• Maintain version control, asset management and documentation for all learning materials

• Develop your expertise in digital and face‑to‑face learning design, instructional design and multimedia production
• Share ideas and insights to uplift learning capability across the team

• Proven experience designing and delivering digital and live learning experiences including e‑learning modules, workshops, webinars and face‑to‑face programmes
• Strong visual design and multimedia production skills (e.g. Vyond, Synthesia, Camtasia)
• Excellent…