Digital Blended Learning Designer

We are excited to announce a new vacancy to join the Learning & Organisational Development Team at Platform Housing Group. We are looking for a 12-month fixed term Digital/Blended Learning Designer so let's be upfront about why.

We have several key essential projects which we are supporting, as well as objectives to help deliver our Colleague Strategy and a cultural transformation on the go, so we need to expand the Design & Delivery Team. We are looking for creative and innovative people to help us create engaging learning activities and course content so that it aligns with the Group strategy and our values & behaviours.

This exciting role within the team is where you will design and build learning that takes the requirements and transforms them into engaging learning content.

You will work within a strategic, future focused, proactive, highly valued Learning & Organisational Development (LOD) Team with responsibility that includes enabling a culture of continuous learning, unlocking potential, managing talent, developing management and leadership capability, and embedding our values and behaviours into our Platform DNA.

So, what are we looking for?

You should be an agile, creative thinker with demonstrated ability to convert information into easily understandable learning content. If you are comfortable being curious and asking questions to make sure you get outcomes, then we hope that you are interested in joining us.

We want you to work collaboratively with stakeholders across Platform and within the team to design engaging learning resources and solutions that meet the training and performance needs of Platform.

You will draft storyboards, scripts, and build training content and proactively manage drafts through stakeholder reviews, updates, and approvals. Where necessary, you will be required to create customised versions of related content for different target audiences.

There will be opportunity for you to use your skills to support capability requirements, for example, to support new technologies, processes, essential (not soft) skills, behaviours, mindsets and regulatory changes.

Do you have a passion for designing & developing learning content and working with others to bring it to life?,

• A clear passion for supporting business and individual growth through the development of people


• Be proficient in instructional design/eLearning development using design software & authoring tools (Articulate 360, Adobe etc)


• The ability to communicate abstract or technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences


• You should be experienced in carrying out instructional design processes and creating clear content scripts and storyboards


• Proven experience in the design and development of performance-based training including Compliance and Health & Safety content


• Ability to monitor and evaluate results and business impact of projects and learning


• Experience in implementing and delivering innovative and relevant learning objectives/ solutions/interventions


• Experience in working with managers, SMEs, and stakeholders to identify performance gaps


• Solid project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams


Although this role is home-based, you should be able to travel to offices and other locations as needed. Travel is expected to be approximately 1-2 times per month. Our group offices are located at Birmingham Business Park in Solihull and Central Park in Worcester.


• Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts


• Non- contributory health & wellbeing plans with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies


• Pension contribution scheme with employer contributions of up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)


• Learning and Development opportunities


• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme


• Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers


For more information or to have an informal discussion about this role, please contact Carolyn Parkes-Walley (Design & Delivery Manager) via email:

We aim to hold virtual interviews for this role during the weeks of 3rd and 14th June 2024 and will contact you following shortlisting to arrange a suitable time.

Join us and find your purpose at Platform!

Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people's lives.

You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.

We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.

Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.

If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.