Learning Designer (12-month fixed term contract)

Job Introduction

About Us:

British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. We are the ‘Guardians of the Railway,’ putting passenger safety at the heart of what we do. Our values are simple: We Care, We Do the Right Thing, We Strive to Be Better Every Day, We Are One BTP, and We Are Proud to Protect. Join us and help create an environment where we can all be our best every day.

The Opportunity:

Salary: £38,264.81 plus £4427.65 London Allowance (applicable to London-based candidates only) per annum

Contract Type: 12-month fixed term contract

Location: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff or Glasgow

Type of Working Arrangement: This role can be predominantly undertaken remotely, however, the successful candidate will need to be able to travel to any of our main hubs as and when required for business needs.

Hours: This is full-time role (37 hours per week) 

Are you looking for your next exciting career move? British Transport Police have an excellent opportunity for a Learning Designer. As a Learning Designer with BTP, you will join a team of Content Producers, Videographers and Editors to work on a 12-month project. The project is to transform our current Police Officer recruit training programme into a more succinct, flexible, modern programme that maximises the use of learning technologies.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Conduct thorough analysis of existing learning materials, learner profiles and program objectives to identify gaps and areas for improvement; work with trainers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to help design new and re-design existing learning programmes with a blended learning approach.
• Design assessment strategies to measure learning outcomes and gather feedback from learners and stakeholders for continuous improvement of the learning program.
• Ensure that learning materials are accessible to all learners, including those with disabilities, by adhering to accessibility standards and universal design principles.
• Maintain accurate documentation of the design and development process, including project plans, design documents and progress reports.
• Establish effective relationships with key internal and external partners to implement a collaborative approach to learning and development and ensure the best outcome for the learner.

Essential Skills: 

• Proven experience in designing new and innovative learning solutions, including face to face and a broad range of digital learning solutions.
• Experience of working with a learning management system to deploy learning.
• Fully competent in using and operating the full suite of Microsoft 365 products.
• Excellent creative design skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills at all levels, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Passionate about the latest and newly emerging learning technologies.
• Fluency in Welsh language, written and verbal is desirable (if based in Cardiff).

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting (3 years minimum UK residency required), including a full background and financial disclosure. For more information and Top Tips, please see attached document. 

Medical: We’ll ask for relevant health and medical history details to support employee wellbeing.  

References: We'll ask for references to cover the past 5 years.

How to apply: 

Applications will be via a detailed CV, Cover Letter and online application form. Your Cover Letter should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Completed applications must be submitted by Friday 16th May 2025 at 11:59pm.

What we offer:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave.
• Bespoke benefits platform and Blue Light Card access.
• Salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles.
• Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund for health, welfare, and financial support.
• Excellent Pension scheme:  We offer the BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme, administered by Royal London. This group personal pension plan is available to all police staff and is a defined contribution scheme. It provides the flexibility to vary your pension contributions from 4.4% to 12% of your salary. For more information, visit the Royal London dedicated pension page or email us at Pension-Queries@btp.police.uk. Note: If you are an existing member of Police Staff in the RPS, your pension will not be affected.

Inclusion & Diversity: 

At BTP, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We believe diversity drives innovation and better decision-making. Our roles are open to everyone, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, women, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those who are neurodiverse. As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. 

For more information on Inclusion or the Disability Confident Scheme, please click the links Inclusion & Diversity Disability Confident Scheme

Join Us: 

Grow your career with us. We can’t wait to hear from you! See why BTP is right for you and click here for more information. For further information, please contact our Resourcing Team at RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk.