Senior Training & Instructional Designer

Company Description 

For over 29 years, Version 1 has partnered with leading global brands to deliver digital, cloud, and enterprise application solutions that drive business success. We are proud to be recognised as: 

• Oracle Innovation Partner of the Year (EMEA) 
• Microsoft Global Partner of the Year (Modernising Applications) 
• AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year (EMEA) 
• One of the Best Workplaces for Women in the UK & Ireland

With 3,700+ people and revenues exceeding €347m/£302m, Version 1 is a market leader in Oracle, Microsoft, and AWS consulting services – and one of the fastest-growing digital consultancies in Europe. 

Senior Training & Instructional Designer

YOU MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR CTC CLEARANCE. TO BE ELIGIBLE, YOU NEED TO HAVE LIVED IN THE UK FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS.

Design Learning That Actually Drives Change

At Version 1, we don’t create training for the sake of it — we design learning that enables organisations to successfully adopt complex technology and transform how they work.

We’re looking for a Senior Training & Instructional Designer who can take the lead in crafting engaging, high-quality learning experiences across large-scale digital and Oracle Cloud transformation programmes.

This is a role for someone who combines creativity with structure, and design flair with real business impact.

What Makes This Role Different?

You won’t just be building slide decks.

You’ll be:

• Translating complex transformation programmes into clear, compelling learning journeys
• Influencing how users adopt new systems and processes at scale
• Setting the standard for learning design quality across major programmes
• Working alongside some of the most experienced Oracle consultants in the market

What You’ll Be Doing

Create Best-in-Class Learning Experiences

• Design and develop high-quality learning assets including:• Visually engaging slide decks and facilitator guides
• User guides and Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)
• Storyboards, scripts, and structured learning plans

• Turn complex content into simple, intuitive, user-friendly learning

Lead Modern Learning Design

• Build impactful:• eLearning modules
• Microlearning content
• Video-based learning

• Apply modern instructional design principles to maximise engagement and retention

Own the Tools & Craft

• Use your expertise in:• PowerPoint (advanced storytelling and visual design)
• Authoring tools (Articulate, Captivate, video tools)
• LMS / LXP platforms

• Continuously raise the bar on how learning is designed and delivered

Set the Standard for Quality

• Ensure all outputs are:• Clear, consistent, and accessible
• Aligned to best practice and programme standards

• Act as a quality benchmark across multi-designer teams

Collaborate & Lead

• Partner with SMEs to extract and shape knowledge effectively
• Mentor junior designers and provide meaningful, constructive feedback
• Help evolve our learning design capability and standards

Why Version 1? 

• Be part of a global Oracle practice of 700+ specialists
• Work on large-scale, enterprise Oracle Cloud programmes
• Join an award-winning consultancy recognised for innovation and delivery excellence
• Clear career progression, strong leadership support, and genuine investment in your growth
• A culture that values expertise, autonomy, and doing things properly
• Strong career progression & mentorship through our Strength in Balance and leadership programmes, including quarterly Pathways Career Development reviews. 
• Significant training budget for certifications and further education. 
• Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out recognition platform celebrating achievement. 
• Moments that matter & enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies to support your journey. 
• Active ESG & CSR initiatives, allowing you to give back through fundraising, volunteering, and diversity, inclusion & belonging programmes. 

Benefits include: 

• Quarterly performance-related profit share 
• Hybrid / Remote working flexibility 
• Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover 
• Certified Great Place to Work for 10+ years running 

This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office. 

Ashley Billington, Head of Talent Acquisition – Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud - ERP, HCM, EPM) 

+447840839370 

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We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Version 1 Careers 

Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!