Senior Learning Design Consultant

Summary

Join Vestd, a leading sharetech platform, as a Senior Learning Design Consultant and drive innovative, AI-powered learning and leadership development. Partner with the Head of People and senior management to build smarter and faster, ensuring development opportunities are accessible, engaging, and inclusive. This is a one-year fixed-term contract (with the possibility of becoming permanent) based remotely in the UK or India. You will build innovative development programs, own the training needs analysis process, integrate advanced learning tech, measure impact with data, and drive L&D innovation. Vestd prioritizes equality, diversity, and inclusion and offers a supportive and collaborative work environment with various benefits.

Requirements

• Minimum CIPD level 5, ideally level 7, or equivalent experience
• Organisational Psychology, or relevant AI/data-driven L&D credentials
• Proven L&OD experience of leadership training in tech-driven or high-growth environments (5–8+ years ideal)
• Deep knowledge of AI in learning, digital learning ecosystems, and data-driven development
• Proven track record of designing, developing and delivering learning solutions across multiple modes (e.g. digital, blended, virtual) and diverse teams
• A mindset of innovation, adaptability, and ethical tech use
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to collaborate across senior leadership, risk/compliance, and broader teams
• Strong communication skills and a love of innovation, data, and people growth
• Impeccable attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You must be comfortable with working in a fully remote environment
• An ability to communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing
• You must be comfortable with working in a fully remote environment

Responsibilities

• Build innovative development programmes: Crafting cutting-edge learning solutions including AI-powered modules, digital content, instructor-led sessions, blended learning experiences and timely delivery of courses/training etc
• Own the training needs analysis (TNA) process: Aligning learning with business goals and capability gaps, collaborate with leadership to map competencies and craft tailored leadership pathways
• Integrate advanced learning tech: incorporate LMS, AI-driven learning tools, gamification, immersive formats (e.g., simulations), and microlearning to drive engagement
• Measure impact with data: define KPIs, evaluate learning effectiveness via analytics, and adapt based on data and feedback
• Adoption Awareness: Understanding of what helps employees adopt new tools and skills, including supporting communication, creating job aids, and removing friction across diverse cultural teams
• Drive L&D innovation: stay ahead on learning technologies, embed AI ethically and inclusively, and promote digital transformation within L&D
• Drive Engagement: Collaborating with leadership and the teams to deliver learning that boosts employee engagement and performance
• Collaborate with the wider team: support the People team in delivering time sensitive work and insights

Preferred Qualifications

• Startup/scaleup experience
• Knowledge of shares and share schemes
• Experience working in a remote team
• Thrives in a startup environment, ready to tackle diverse challenges with enthusiasm
• Adaptable - open to taking on responsibilities beyond the defined role as needed
• Passionate about contributing to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Embraces technology to improve processes and drive efficiency

Benefits

• This job is fully remote, although attendance is required twice yearly at our in-person get-togethers
• A flexible environment to help you achieve the best work/life balance
• Equity or ESOPs, of course! (After the qualifying period)
• Monthly recognition scheme, where we celebrate our folk
• Support with home working equipment
• A personal training and development budget to keep your career and professional growth on track
• Private medical insurance (after the qualifying period)*
• Team retreats are held twice a year. They can include an overnight stay and focus on fun and team cohesion
• Great team ethos, connect through regular team and company socials
• 25 days annual leave plus one extra day per year of service (up to five days)
• Employer contribution pension scheme (after the qualifying period)*