Closing date for applications is: 1 May 2026
ACCA is committed to a workplace culture which is inclusive, diverse, human and connected.
We welcome applications from candidates who meet some but not all of the criteria listed below.
We’re currently looking for a Learning Design Manager on a full-time, fixed-term contract (12 months) basis.
This position is part of the Qualification Implementation team. We are flexible on the location of this role.
The Job
Reporting to the Head of Qualification Implementation on a day-to-day basis, you’ll be involved in the following:
- Create engaging learning and formative assessment based on solid pedagogical theory and instructional design principles
- Design storyboards and branded templates for learning, including Rise, Storyline, etc.
- Produce clear and concise briefs for course developers and collaborate with external consultants to deliver high-quality learning content
- Create detailed course structures with learning outcomes and a clearly defined design approach
- Understand best practices to ensure learning developed is customer-focused, pedagogically sound and incorporates future trends
- Working closely with subject matter experts to produce high-quality learning content using learning creation tools suitable for deployment on ACCA’s LMS platform(s)
The Person
We’re looking for someone who:
- Up-to-date understanding of the latest developments in online and digital education, including application of theories, models and psychology related to how people learn
- Ability to identify learner types (using personas, user stories, empathy mapping or other methods) and use them to incorporate into learning solutions
- Demonstrable experience of the end-to-end process of developing digital interventions, including concept scoping, content structuring, ordering and sequencing, storyboarding, instructional design, technical subject matter authoring and platform implementation
- Excellent writing skills – including script writing, storytelling, speaker notes, etc
- The ability to deal effectively with large volumes of work to strict deadlines by having a well-organised, logical and methodical approach, managing self and others
- High-level knowledge of other areas, including UX principles, visual design, video production, and gamification
Our Benefits
We strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and so have designed our benefits to give you the flexibility and power to do so. Our core benefits include private healthcare, life assurance and income protection as well as a fantastic defined contribution pension scheme.
We provide an employee assistance programme and are proud to offer a financial wellbeing tool called Nudge, to our employees.
Our flexible benefits platform gives you the power to customise your benefit plan to suit your needs, you can choose to add a number of benefits including extra holidays, PMI family cover, cycle to work, Travel and Gym loans and more! You can also enjoy exclusive access to our discount site and wellbeing centre platform.
We are committed to equal opportunities across our recruitment activities and have a real commitment to ensuring the inclusion and well-being of all employees. We have a blended approach to working to support our employees to balance the needs of their job with other aspects of their life.
Interested in this role? Please click Apply to submit your application.