Learning and Development Designer

Excited to grow your career?Our purpose is to make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at Hargreaves Lansdown.

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you

About the role

Our Learning & Development team helps people build the skills they need to do great work and grow their careers. We focus on practical, relevant learning that supports HL's goals and gives colleagues the confidence to adapt and succeed.

As a Learning & Development Designer you will design visually engaging, accessible, and impactful learning materials that support the delivery of high-quality learning experiences across the organisation.

By combining creative design expertise with a learner-first mindset, the role ensures that complex ideas are communicated clearly and effectively. The core value of this role lies in the ability to craft outstanding visual content that enhances how colleagues learn and grow.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the design and production of high-impact learning materials that make complex topics simple, engaging and easy to remember (e.g., slide decks, workbooks, infographics, elearning assets, videos, animations)

• Collaborate with L&D colleagues and subject matter experts to translate complex concepts into clear, learner-friendly visuals and interactive experiences

• Develop creative concepts for learning campaigns, ensuring all designs align with HL brand guidelines and accessibility standards

• Create and maintain e-learning modules, digital assets, infographics, videos, animations and other media using appropriate tools and software

• Enhance existing learning materials by applying design principles that improve clarity, flow, and learner engagement, ensuring consistency across all learning channels

• Ensure high standards of design quality, accuracy, and usability

• Seek and respond to feedback from learners, stakeholders and peers to continually raise the quality and effectiveness of materials

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, balancing creativity with timely delivery and accuracy

• Keep up to date with design trends, learning technologies and emerging tools to enhance the visual impact of learning experiences

About you

You'll ideally have experience in a fast-paced Learning and Development role, with strong operational and design skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the business.

Essential:

• Proven experience in graphic design, ideally within a learning context

• Experience with e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Rise)

• Animation and video editing skills

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Creative and innovative thinker with a learner-first mindset

• Organised and deadline-driven

• Passionate about using design to make learning more engaging and effective

Desirable:

• Experience working in a Financial Services background, having an understanding of regulatory requirements and contextual obligations

• Understanding of adult learning principles and how design supports learning outcomes

• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Figma)

Interview process

1-2 stage competency-based interview(s)

Working Schedule

We are based in Bristol, BS1 5HL. This role is a permanent role and full time. For this role we offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to allow you the flexibility of working from home and coming into the office.

Why us?

Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.

To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.

What's on offer?

• Discretionary annual bonus* and annual pay review 
• 25 days* holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure 
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday**  
• Flexible working options available, including hybrid working  
• Enhanced parental leave 
• Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution 
• Income Protection and Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)  
• Private medical insurance* 
• Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and outpatient care 
• Health screening programme
• - confidential support including mental health counselling and remote GP 
• Wellhub - unlimited access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessions 
• Variety of travel to work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities 
• Inhouse barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches 
• Two paid volunteering days per year 

* dependant on role level 

** only available to select during our annual benefits window, in November each year 

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Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis – please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information.

Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.

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