Learning Designer

Are you passionate about driving positive change and shaping the future of work? Greenworkx, a high-growth climate edtech startup, is powering 10 million people in green jobs in 10 years. We're seeking a dynamic and innovative Learning Designer to own the end-to-end design process for all curricula and learning experiences at Greenworkx as we revolutionise the green job landscape.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the creation of our entire learning portfolio
  , from CPD-accredited training courses in technical fields like Construction, Compliance, and Retrofitting to action-based micro-learning content and performance support tools. This includes
  managing the full development lifecycle
  : defining timelines, storyboarding and scripting high-impact media, onboarding and directing subject matter experts (SMEs), managing the interaction between AI and human centred processes, and running the final quality assurance process.
• Influence and manage cross-functional teams
  , including the Learning Product Lead, the wider product and sales teams, and subject matter experts, to develop materials that deliver
  meaningful competency improvements and outcomes
  for learners and businesses.
• Work with the Learning Product lead to
  develop and deliver our Training and Product strategy
  . Contribute pedagogical insights and use innovative learning approaches to drive forward our training and product offer.
• Using a data-driven approach,
  manage the collection and analysis of learner and client feedback
  to continuously innovate and ensure our content is engaging, accurate, and industry-leading.
• Be our
  internal champion for AI adoption and best practices in learning
  , translating advanced pedagogical principles into technical rule sets for our content engine and building buy-in for this new, harmonised approach across the business.

What you'll bring

• Curriculum design expertise:
  5+ years of experience applying backward design principles and working with competency frameworks to create measurable learning outcomes and aligned assessments for learning and skills development programmes. Demonstrable expertise in designing and building interactive, learning and training within common authoring tools (Articulate 360).
• Learning theory expertise:
  A deep understanding of current and emerging trends in learning theory. Ability to use best practices to inform strategy and content development.
• AI & technical literacy:
  A solid knowledge of generative AI and workflow automation tools. The ability to translate pedagogical rules into a technical rule set that can be executed by an AI machine. Solid understanding and application of prompt engineering principles for effective interaction with AI models. A passion for staying informed on emerging AI tools and technologies, especially in generative AI, workflow automation, and data processing.
• Multi-format learning development experience:
  A strong ability to create action-oriented micro-learning that targets specific skills. Strong creative and technical skills in scripting and storyboarding for audio and video production.
• Influence & leadership:
  The ability to communicate convincingly with peers and senior stakeholders to champion the direction of Greenworkx learning content. Experience leading cross-functional teams to build consensus and get buy-in for new processes.
• Project management:
  Honed skills in leading content development, managing risks and time, developing course overviews and storyboards.
• Data driven approach to design:
  Proven experience in using data to inform content design and improvement.

Nice to have

• Additional experience designing for technical disciplines such as Construction, Building Pathology, Retrofit, Climate and Energy Efficiency and Energy Advice.
• Qualifications or experience in role-related areas such as instructional design, education, or Learning and Development.
• Qualifications or experience in topic-related areas such as Construction, Building Pathology, Retrofit, Climate and Energy Efficiency and Energy Advice.

Startup environment

At Greenworkx, we're building a company with both ambition and purpose.

As a venture-backed startup tackling one of the defining challenges of our time, we operate in a
fast-paced and evolving environment
. Things move quickly here because the urgency of our mission demands it. We're breaking new ground in how people enter and grow in green careers, which means we often face uncertainty and change along the way.

We value people who are
energised
by this kind of environment: those who are
adaptable, solutions-oriented, and comfortable with learning as they go
.

In return, you'll have the opportunity to shape meaningful work that drives real-world impact and helps power the net zero transition.

While the pace can be demanding at times, we're committed to maintaining a
supportive and balanced culture
where wellbeing and collaboration are central to how we work.

Benefits

• Compensation:
  £45-55k salary with early employee equity
• Time off:
  28 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays per year
• Health and wellbeing:
  Access to an employee health cash plan and employee assistance programme
• Hybrid working:
  We currently collaborate in the office 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
• Flexible working:
  Flexibility to suit your working rhythm, including a team-wide flexible "Freeday" every other Friday
• Regular team socials:
  Including team dinners, board games and fun activities
• Work-from-abroad scheme:
  You'll have the opportunity to work from anywhere, up to 10 days per year