Lead Learning Designer12-month contract | Full-time£350 per day | Outside IR35Start date: w/c 19 January 2026Hybrid (1 day per week on-site in the South East, easily accessible from London)Are you a confident learning professional who enjoys leading conversations, shaping leadership capability, and working at a truly global scale?We’re looking for a Lead Learning Designer to support a major global organisation in the energy sector, designing and delivering leadership learning across international regions. This is a highly visible role with real influence. It's ideal for someone who enjoys owning relationships, driving clarity, and turning complexity into impactful instructor-led learning.What You’ll Be DoingYou’ll be the go-to learning design lead for assigned regions, working closely with stakeholders and SMEs to shape leadership programmes that land globally and work locally.Your focus will include:Leading discovery conversations and interviews with senior stakeholders and SMEsDesigning engaging instructor-led leadership workshopsIdentifying themes and translating them into clear, measurable learning objectivesLeading prep sessions and design workshops with confidence and authorityManaging expectations and keeping scope on trackBuilding trusted relationships across regions and culturesTaking full ownership of learning design delivery for your regionsWhat We’re Looking ForStrong experience as a Lead or Senior Learning DesignerProven expertise in instructor-led training, ideally within leadership developmentConfident facilitator and communicator, comfortable leading meetings and influencing othersExperience working across global or multi-region environmentsStructured, organised approach to learning design and stakeholder managementComfortable pushing back, making decisions, and driving progressExperience with Articulate Storyline or RiseNice to Have Video editing experienceAdobe Creative SuiteQualtrics or learning evaluation toolsWhy This Role?Work with a globally recognised organisationHigh-impact leadership learning with international reachClear ownership, strong stakeholder exposure, and the chance to shape meaningful learning experiences