Learning Solution Designer

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location.

The Role

London Business School require a Learning Solution Designer to join our Executive Education department.

You will be responsible for designing impactful learning learning solutions to meet the needs of global corporations who are seeking to develop their people’s capabilities, behaviours and mindsets, and enable sustained behaviour change.

You will work closely with Executive Education’s Transformative Learning Team, which owns EE’s approach to how executives develop and the guidelines for the design of impactful learning solutions. The Transformative Learning Team also provides the building blocks required for the design of any learning solution, such as experiential activities, faculty sessions, coaching and other learning activities. 

Main Responsibilities

• Design impactful learning solutions/programmes to time, scope and budget for Executive Education current and/or prospective clients/participants/stakeholders, in line with London Business School, the Executive Education’s Transformative Learning Team and wider learning best practices.
• Research and keep up-to-date with industry and technological advancements and trends and use these to ensure that innovative and effective learning solutions are developed. 
• Develop design recommendations to inform the continuous improvement of learning activities and ensure that London Business School continues to operate as a world leader in business education. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders and contractors as required to integrate new learning activities and/or solutions as appropriate to maximise learning impact. 

Who we are looking for

• Extensive experience in designing blended learning solutions, with a strong in person component for senior executive audiences, to tight timescales.
• Proven track record of designing programs for a senior executive audience.
• Strong expertise and proficiency in the executive development curriculum, as the role will not typically involve collaboration with subject matter experts, except in rare situations.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand client context, organisational structure, and hierarchy
• Good knowledge of business education and adult learning methodologies. 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferable.
• Professional qualification or equivalent experience. 
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences. 
• Significant project/programme management experience with advanced planning skills. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders. 
• Ability to prioritise and focus on material issues. 
• Experience in effectively managing external suppliers/contractors. 
• Financial management experience and commercial acumen.

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year!
• Generous pension package, 14.5% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill.

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging 

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large.  We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard.

Candidates needing sponsorship should assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by evaluating their circumstances against the relevant criteria before applying

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.