Learning Design Specialist
British Rowing are seeking a Learning Design Specialist to lead the creation of high-quality, engaging learning and assessment products that modernize and elevate our qualifications and training offer. This pivotal role will ensure our learning provision is inclusive, innovative, and aligned with sector standards, supporting the volunteers and workforce who power the sport.
A bit about the role
As a Learning Design Specialist, you will play a central role in reshaping British Rowing’s qualifications and training offer. Your focus will be on designing high-quality, engaging learning and assessment products that are modern, inclusive and aligned with sector standards.
You will bring deep expertise in learning design and assessment, alongside a strong understanding of awarding body frameworks and quality assurance requirements. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will deliver learning products at pace while collaborating closely with colleagues to ensure your work integrates seamlessly into wider workforce and volunteer development initiatives.
A bit about you
This role is well suited to an experienced learning designer who enjoys both creative problem-solving and technical rigour.
You will:
- Lead the design and development of qualifications, courses and training products aligned with sector standards (e.g. CIMSPA and awarding body frameworks).
- Apply contemporary learning design principles across digital, blended and in-situ learning and assessment.
- Translate complex concepts into clear, structured and accessible resources for learners, tutors and assessors.
- Work independently to deliver high-quality products ahead of deadlines.
- Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts to inform learning and assessment design choices.
- Refresh and transform existing content into engaging, modern learning resources.
- Ensure all products meet accreditation, quality assurance and awarding body requirements.
- Monitor sector trends and innovation, incorporating new approaches into British Rowing’s learning offer.
- Gather and respond to feedback from learners, tutors and stakeholders to continuously refine products.
If you take pride in producing learning that is well-crafted, inclusive by design and fit for real-world delivery, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of learning and qualifications across the sport.
To apply for this role, please submit your application alongside your CV and a 1 page cover letter explaining your suitability. We’re going to close applications on 12th January 2026 but, if you like the sound of the job, please apply straight away as we reserve the right to close applications early if we find the right candidate!
Salary: £31–35k FTE, (£18.6–21k actual at 0.6 FTE) plus employee benefits package
Type: Part time, (0.6 FTE, 24 hours per week)
Application Dates: From Tuesday 23rd December 2025 to Monday 12th January 2026