Digital Learning Specialist

Vanguard
Vanguard

Manchester, UK

Posted on Jun 25, 2026
As a Digital Learning Specialist, you will report to the Learning Lead. You will be instrumental in creating engaging digital learning solutions that support business upskilling.
As a Digital Learning Specialist, you will report to the Learning Lead. You will be instrumental in creating engaging digital learning solutions that support business upskilling.

Role Responsibilities

As a Digital Learning Specialist, you will report to the Learning Lead. You will be instrumental in creating engaging digital learning solutions that support business upskilling.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

● Using agile development tools and processes to create engaging and interactive learning content, such as: e-learning courses, infographics, animations, simulations, assessments, micro learnings, job aids, tools, and learning-games

● Partnering with stakeholders to diagnose performance and capability needs, recommending evidence-based learning and non-learning interventions

● Using data, learner analytics, and business metrics to inform decisions and evaluate learning effectiveness

● Applying evaluation frameworks to demonstrate impact

● Seeking out and implementing feedback, cultivating a growth mindset

● Ensuring learning content adheres to audio/visual technical specification, as well as brand guidelines, accessibility standards, and industry best practices

● Developing in-house digital tooling such as: templates, planners, and brand standard documents

● Holding shared administrative responsibilities for learning and coaching platforms

● Managing multiple projects, delivering high quality solutions whilst maintaining project schedules and stakeholder expectation

● Maintaining and reporting compliant, auditable training records at all times

Qualifications, Capabilities, Skills

An ideal candidate for this role will:

● Have significant experience in building digital learning interventions

● Have significant experience working with digital content development tools

● Have an up-to-date knowledge of current trends and developments in digital learning

● Have knowledge of WCAG 2.1 levels A-AA requirements and experience developing fully accessible digital solutions

● Be experienced in designing engaging learning interventions, not just traditional e and classroom learning

● Maintain and develop their knowledge in educational technology, adult learning and educational best practices

● Experiment with emerging learning technologies to improve learner engagement

● Consistently demonstrate business value with targeted interventions

● Be creative in approach to support agility within the business

Preferred Tech Stack and Tools

● Adobe Creative Suite applications

● LMS platforms

● Articulate Storyline

● SCORM

● Figma

● Microsoft Office Tools

● Vyond

● Synthesia

● Clever Nelly

What Success Looks Like in Role

  • Learning solutions demonstrably improve job performance and learner confidence

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  • Stakeholders value the Learning team as a trusted partner and expert

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  • Digital learning is accessible, engaging, and embedded in every day

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.