Learning Design Consultant L&D

Posted on: 26/11/2025 - Application Deadline: 10/12/2025

Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we're building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location: Cirencester Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: 5 month Fixed-Term Contract

Seniority: Associate

As a key member of the Learning & Development (L&D) team, you'll play an essential role in shaping the learning experience across the business. Working alongside the Head of L&D Consultancy with Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and stakeholder engagement, and the Head of Digital Content with the design and delivery of content.

You'll be instrumental in developing engaging learning solutions that empower Partners and Employees to grow their skills, knowledge, and commercial acumen.

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to identify learning needs that align with business strategy.
• Support consultancy and needs analysis as part of the ADDIE model.
• Design and develop engaging, effective learning content using instructional design principles.
• Collaborate across a matrix organisation as a subject matter expert in consultancy and instructional design.
• Apply agile processes and champion best practices in accessibility and learning excellence.
• Ensure all learning content aligns with the L&D strategy, brand guidelines, and culture.

We're seeking an experienced L&D professional with strong consultancy and instructional design skills. You'll be confident working with stakeholders at all levels to translate business needs into engaging learning solutions. The ideal candidate will be proactive, diligent, and passionate about creating innovative and impactful learning experiences.

• Strong knowledge of the ADDIE model
• Experience conducting Training Needs Analysis and consultancy.
• Good understanding of Digital Learning Platforms
• Championing accessibility best practices and inclusive learning design.
• Proficiency in Articulate 360 and other e-learning authoring tools.

We reward youfor the work you do, whether that's through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.

• Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
• Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
• 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)

We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all. If you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at . Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking 'apply' below and our team will be in touch. As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.