Role: Training & Instructional Design Consultant
Contract Length: Until 31/03/26
Location: Hybrid/London - 1 day working from home per week
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £537.76 per day
Security Clearance: CTC/NPPV2 requested
Spinwell is recruiting for Training & Instructional Design Consultant for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
Role Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Training & Instructional Design Consultant – Leadership Development to join our clients’ Leadership Academy Design Team. This role will be instrumental in designing and delivering high-quality, impactful leadership development programmes that support the clients’ strategic priorities. You will lead the design of structured, measurable, and engaging learning experiences using industry-recognised instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles. Your expertise in Training Needs Analysis (TNA), curriculum development, and stakeholder engagement will ensure that leadership training initiatives are aligned with organisational goals and operational realities.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRAINING & INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN CONSULTANT
- Conduct comprehensive Training Needs Analyses (TNA) to identify learning gaps, define performance objectives, and align training initiatives with organisational goals.
- Engage with stakeholders, subject matter experts (SMEs), and business leaders to gather input, validate needs, and ensure training solutions meet strategic priorities.
- Design structured learning curriculums using Training Objectives (TO’s), Enabling Objectives (EO’s), and Key Learning Points (KLP’s) to ensure clear learning outcomes are met.
- Apply appropriate learning taxonomies (e.g., Bloom’s) to define learning levels and structure content accordingly.
- Develop and implement assessment strategies, including assessment specifications aligned to learning objectives and training outcomes.
- Design training programmes that account for learner profiles, content complexity, delivery formats, time constraints, and operational context.
- Create detailed lesson specifications and lesson plans that support consistent delivery and measurable learning impact.
- Design and develop high-quality, engaging leadership training programmes and materials tailored to emerging and experienced leaders.
- Utilize instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAT, DSAT) and adult learning principles to ensure learning experiences are impactful, relevant, and sustainable.
- Design and deliver Training Quality documentation that supports the training ecosystem, this includes Train the Trainer work packages, and instructional QA activity.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE TRAINING & INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN CONSULTANT
- Proven expertise in conducting Training Needs Analyses (TNA) and translating findings into effective learning strategies.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and consultation skills, with the ability to build trust, gather insights, and influence learning outcomes.
- Advanced instructional design capabilities, including curriculum development using Training Objectives (TOs), Enabling Objectives (EOs), and Key Learning Points (KLPs).
- Deep understanding and practical application of learning taxonomies (e.g., Bloom’s) to define and structure learning objectives.
- Ability to design and develop engaging, high-impact leadership development programmes and training materials.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas.
- Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- High level of attention to detail, quality, and consistency in programme design.
- A creative, ambitious, and growth mindset would be advantageous.
Preferred Experience:
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex training projects simultaneously in a fast-paced regulated environment.
- Experience in leadership training/instructional design using a design methodology such as ADDIE, SAT, DSAT or similar.
- Experience working in regulated industries or environments with training compliance requirements.
- Experience in the management and delivery of QA activity in an adult learning environment (Preferred but not essential).