As our Learning Design & Delivery Specialist, you’ll lead the design and development of impactful learning experiences across OS. You’ll work closely with Talent & Learning Specialists, leaders and subject‑matter experts to translate capability needs into engaging workshops, digital content, toolkits and blended pathways.
You’ll champion learning quality standards, apply evidence‑based practices, and use data and feedback to continuously improve learner experiences. From creating accessible learning materials to delivering psychologically safe and inclusive sessions, you’ll play a key role in shaping how our people learn and grow.
What you’ll be doing
Define and maintain consistent learning design standards across the organisation, ensuring all solutions are evidence based, accessible, and aligned to our brand identity.
Partner closely with stakeholders, Talent & Learning Specialists, and suppliers to diagnose capability gaps and understand learner and business needs.
Translate insights and needs analyses into clear, actionable design briefs and mapped learner journeys aligned to capability frameworks and talent processes.
Design and develop end to end learning solutions, including workshops, blended pathways, toolkits, digital assets, and curated content, that are visually engaging, inclusive, and user centred.
Facilitate high impact virtual and in person learning experiences that build psychological safety and enable meaningful real world application.
Manage and administer the learning management system to ensure seamless delivery, tracking, reporting, and continuous optimisation of learning.
Evaluate the effectiveness of learning using data and feedback, iterating content and communicating behavioural and performance impact.
What we’re looking for
Demonstrates expert learning design capability, applying learning science, adult learning theory, and evidence based design principles.
Brings strong facilitation experience, confidently engaging diverse audiences and creating psychologically safe learning environments.
Possesses advanced digital and creative skills, producing accessible, visually compelling, and user centred learning materials.
Applies analytical thinking to assess needs, interpret data, generate insights, and translate these into meaningful solutions.
Builds strong relationships and collaborates effectively with stakeholders, gathering requirements and partnering to deliver high quality outcomes.
Maintains a rigorous focus on quality and detail, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and high standards across all learning outputs.
Demonstrates adaptability, curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset, proactively enhancing learning experiences and solving problems effectively.
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Plus, a suite of excellent additional perks and benefits
Salary – £42,655 - £49,764 (dependent on experience)
Performance related bonus up to 10%
A competitive pension scheme (OS contributes up to 12.07%)
28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays on joining, (3 taken over Christmas) increasing by one day per year, to a maximum of 5 years
Enhanced family leave, including up to 12 weeks paid partner (paternity) leave
Free subscription to OS Maps
Access to online learning platforms
Coaching and Mentoring schemes
At OS, we believe looking after your health and wellbeing means more than posters and events. We empower you to manage your work and life the way you need it by offering things like
An extra days’ leave for each year you work, up to 33 days
Employee Assistance Programme
Hybrid working
Free onsite parking at our modern HQ in Southampton
We adopt flexible working and can consider different working hours dependent on the role and your personal circumstances
Eyecare Vouchers
OS Explorers Nursery discount
Cycle to Work scheme
We believe that as a company we should give back wherever we can, so we give you 1 day a year to volunteer for charities that are important to you, as well as offering a match funding scheme
Location
We embrace a hybrid working model at OS, because we believe in flexibility and balance. You’ll be based at our fantastic HQ in Southampton, Hampshire, where you'll spend 50% of your working week collaborating face-to-face with colleagues. It’s all about combining the best of both worlds connection and autonomy to help you thrive.
Security
OS conducts pre-employment checks for anyone made an offer of employment, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks (via Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS).
Some of our roles may require additional security vetting. We will advise candidates during the recruitment process if additional vetting may be required for that specific role.
Closing date Sunday 22 March at 23:59
Interviews are scheduled to take place in person at Ordnance Survey Head office.
Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role, therefore you must have the right to work in the UK, without the need for employer sponsorship.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process.
Research indicates that women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community members, neurodiverse individuals, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ordnance Survey, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the ideal candidate for this or other roles within Ordnance Survey.
Skills required for this role:
Coaching, Human Resources (HR), Leadership Training and Development, Learning and Development (L&D), Learning Management Systems (LMS), Learning Strategies, Mentorship, Personal Development, Team Development