Job Description

Head of Learning Design and Development

Reference number:

JR249129

Location:

Hybrid working - 60% home-based, 40% at our office in Manchester or London

Working pattern:

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type:

Permanent

Number of roles:

1

Grade

: K7

Salary:

70,000 - 80,000 per annum



We are looking for a Head of Learning Design and Development to join our team.

Role summary

Lead the teams that imagine, design and build Kaplan's learning products. Own pedagogy, media creation and technical build. Ensure every asset works in classroom, Live Online and OnDemand and is accessible to all learners.



As the Head of Learning Design and Development, you will:

Set the vision and roadmap for end-to-end learning experience design and asset production. Shape design standards, templates and creative style guides. Plan resources to ensure projects meet time, cost, and quality targets. Drive innovation in digital learning design and multimedia learning content. Engage with learning leaders across Kaplan worldwide to share insight and develop best practice. Work with platforms and AI leads to match technology with pedagogy. Use data, learner feedback and UX research to improve products. Manage vendor and SME relationships. Champion accessibility, diversity and sustainability in all outputs/


This is an excellent opportunity for someone who may be currently working as a Head of Digital Learning who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.



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What you'll bring to the role

Proven record of leading cross?functional design, media and dev teams. Deep knowledge of instructional design, learning science and multimedia. Strong project and vendor?management skills. Solid grasp of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and content standards (SCORM, xAPI). Experience of using AI to improve speed and quality of production. Commitment to accessibility, inclusive design and high production values. Ability to turn data into clear actions that lift learner outcomes.

What we do

Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships, accountancy / tax / finance banking courses, and professional assessments. For almost 80 years, we've helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals.





We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world's largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.

What we believe in

Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower support, create opportunity, drive results together.



Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive.



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Our Values

We live, breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in, how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success.


Act with integrity Empower and support Create opportunity Grow knowledge Drive results together

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 days annual leave + option to purchase more Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family Private medical, income protection, and life insurance 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services Company pension contributions Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 11pm on Friday 22nd August 2025. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Additional Application Information

Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with our background checking policy. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).





Our Suitability of Ex-offenders Policy is available on the careers page of our website www.kaplan.co.uk.

Application Support

If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team

kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com

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Disability Confident Scheme

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role as per the job description and any screening or testing stages. Details of how to request your application be considered under the Disability Confident scheme will be shared with all applicants upon submission of an application.



Furthermore, all applicants invited to attend interview will be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments to attend.