L&D Designer
About this role
Job Advertisement: L&D Designer
Company Name: Support Bridge Staffing Agency
Location: Hybrid – MOD Abbey Wood base (Bristol, Gloucestershire) with travel to Army HQ in Andover and home working (2–3 days a week)
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum + Corporate Benefits Package
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 Months), Full-time
Job ID: 312214
At the Heart of National Defence Recruitment
Support Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and its recruitment initiatives. We are currently recruiting a talented Learning & Development (L&D) Designer to join the Armed Forces Recruitment Service (AFRS) contract.
This landmark service brings together the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force into a joint recruitment approach. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality blended learning solutions for AFRS civilian and service personnel—directly strengthening national defence outcomes and shaping a modernised candidate experience.
What You’ll Do
Content Creation & Storyboarding: Design and create high-quality learning experiences, from storyboard production through to deployment, applying creative thinking and learning design principles.
Blended Learning Delivery: Scope, design, and build training material including systems training, eLearning, videos, guides, and workshops, advising the business on the best blended formats.
System Management: Utilise and become a product expert on the Defence Learning Environment (DLE) and Learning Management Systems (LMS) to upload, assign, and manage learning.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong relationships with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across AFRS to ensure learning meets business requirements and raises overall capability.
Quality & Compliance: Ensure all designed training adheres strictly to Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) methodology and external quality standards, continuously evaluating and evolving content.
What We Are Looking For
Digital Tools & LMS: Previous knowledge and experience using digital learning tools (such as Articulate, Rise, and Vyond) alongside Learning Management System experience.
Core L&D Knowledge: Strong knowledge and understanding of L&D models, theories, course design practices, and e-learning standards.
User-Centric Design: A strong focus on the user experience, ensuring content is engaging, easy to consume, time-saving, and relevant.
Communication & Organization: Effective communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills across all organisational levels, coupled with strong organizational abilities.
What We Offer You
Holiday Allowance: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory employer pension scheme.
Training & Career Growth: Access to over 1,100 internal courses, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and internal progression pathways.
Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, a dedicated wellbeing app, 24/7 virtual GP access, and 30% off at managed leisure centres.
Retail & Community Benefits: Discounts across roughly 1,000 retailers, a paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving, and inclusive employee networks.
Vetting and Checks
This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record. Depending on specific requirements, formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC) may also be necessary, alongside completing an Occupational Health Questionnaire to ensure proper workplace support.