Instructional Designer

About the Role

NHS Supply Chain is seeking an Instructional Designer to join our People Experience team at Nottingham, with a hybrid working arrangement. This permanent role offers a starting salary of £40,767, with potential progression to £47,962 over three years. The successful candidate will contribute to our transformative journey by designing inclusive, engaging, and effective learning experiences to support NHS staff development and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality learning materials applying adult learning theories and instructional design frameworks to create engaging content for diverse delivery formats including face-to-face, virtual, and e-learning.
• Utilize various authoring tools and platforms to produce blended learning solutions and continually innovate instructional strategies.
• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure content relevance, alignment with organizational values, behaviors, and strategic priorities.
• Effectively manage timelines, resources, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
• Implement mechanisms to evaluate training effectiveness through data analysis and feedback, using insights to enhance learning outcomes.
• Champion inclusive learning practices, ensuring accessibility and equity in development programs.
• Stay informed about emerging trends in work culture and capability-building to maintain forward-looking educational solutions.

Skills and Expertise Required

• Deep understanding of instructional design standards and adult learning methodologies such as ADDIE or SAM.
• Proficiency with digital learning authoring tools including Articulate and Adobe Captivate.
• Strong project management skills for coordinating multiple learning initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with various business partners and subject experts to co-create impactful learning content.
• Competence in using learning analytics and feedback data to continuously improve educational programs.

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements facilitating both remote and in-office collaboration.
• Annual bonuses, recognition awards, and long service rewards acknowledging employee contributions.
• 27 days of paid holiday plus public holidays, with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Comprehensive personal development with access to internal training and external qualifications.
• Wellbeing support including 1 day paid wellbeing leave and 24/7 employee assistance program access.
• Attractive pension scheme featuring a 12% employer contribution contingent on a 6% employee contribution.
• Flexible benefits program offering a range of insurance options and additional pension provision.
• Two days paid leave annually for volunteering activities to support community involvement.
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card and NHS-specific offers.

About NHS Supply Chain

NHS Supply Chain plays a vital role in supporting the NHS by sourcing, delivering, and supplying healthcare products, food, and services to NHS trusts across England and Wales. Serving all NHS Trusts, managing a vast supplier network, and processing millions of orders annually, the organization helps NHS staff focus on clinical care.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

We strive to cultivate an inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and everyone has the chance to excel. Candidates who might not meet every qualification are encouraged to apply. Support is available for applicants requiring assistance with the application process.

Additional Information

The closing date for applications is 29th July 2026. NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to close vacancies early upon having sufficient applications for shortlisting. The company is registered in England and Wales under number 10881715.