Contract: Permanent 

Location: Home based - This role requires a minimum of two days per month on-site at our Head Office in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Hours per week: 37

Salary: Up to £42,000 depending on experience

About the role

We’re excited to be looking for an Instructional Designer (Learning and Assessment Solutions) to join our Diversification team.

We’re a small, supportive team focused on digital learning and assessment. We care about creating high‑quality learning experiences, helping each other succeed, and building solutions that genuinely work for learners.

In this role, you’ll contribute to a diverse range of learning and assessment projects. You’ll collaborate closely with subject matter experts and technical colleagues to turn ideas and expertise into learning experiences that are clear, meaningful, and enjoyable to use. You’ll also have the opportunity to shape how learning is designed and delivered, experimenting with new approaches and driving ongoing improvements in our work.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Designing digital and blended learning and assessment content that is clear, engaging and learner friendly
• Working with subject matter experts to break down complex topics and turn them into great learning
• Creating effective learning journeys that apply robust instructional design and learning principles
• Working closely with tech colleagues to make ensure learning designs work effectively on our platforms
• Analysing feedback and results to drive continuous improvements in learning.

We’d love to hear from you if you offer the following:

• Proven experience in designing digital or blended learning and assessment solutions
• Strong understanding of instructional design methodologies, adult learning theory and learning science
• Experience working in Agile or iterative delivery environments
• Ability to work with subject matter experts to translate complex content into effective learning and assessment materials
• Ability to write clear learning outcomes, assessment criteria and instructional content aligned to learner needs
• Skills in evaluating learning effectiveness and using insights to enhance learning and assessment design
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with SMEs, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Feeling inspired? Read the full Job Description 

What will we offer you in return? 

Below are just some of the fantastic benefits we’ll offer you to support you both professionally and personally. You can also visit our Life at NCFE page which covers financial, physical and mental health support, time off and your development.  

• Annual leave starting at 25 days and increasing up to 30 days with length of service 

• 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 days off during the Christmas closure 

• YOU celebration day to celebrate your birthday or another life event  

• YOU hour allowing you one hour per month to spend time on something that promotes your wellbeing 

• Learning and Wellbeing fund of up to £200 per year 

• £400 towards any NCFE accredited qualifications per year  

• Up to 20 Volunteering hours per year 

• Flexible working culture with a hybrid working approach  

• Early finish on a Friday at 4:30pm to start your weekend early  

• Health cash plan through Westfield to claim towards health costs such as dental and optical  

• Tech and Home scheme with savings at Currys and IKEA  

• Employee Assistance Programme with a confidential helpline and access to face to face and telephone counselling  

• Pension of up to 9% employer contribution when you contribute 3%   

• Death in service payment worth 4 x your salary 

In addition to our benefits package, Our Colleague Experience Charter sets out the unique experience you can expect when working at NCFE, to enable a thriving, engaged culture. You can find out more about our Colleague Experience Charter and working life at NCFE. 

Shape real change with an NCFE career 

Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered.

With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation – to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.   

Want to know more? Take a look at our website https://www.ncfe.org.uk/  

How to apply  

Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV if you have the commitment to excel in this position.

Closing Date: Thursday 26 February 2026  

Interview Date: TBC 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement  

We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve.  

We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.