Learning Design Consultant (Contract – UK)

Curio Group

1d • Remote

About The Position

Curio Group is seeking an experienced Learning Design Consultant based in the United Kingdom to support the delivery of high-quality learning design projects across their client portfolio. The consultant will work closely with Curio’s Learning Services team and client stakeholders to design and deliver impactful, learner-centred experiences across higher education and corporate learning contexts. This is a contract position engaged on a project-by-project basis.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience (typically 5+ years) in learning design within higher education, online learning, or corporate learning environments.
• Strong experience designing and developing online and blended learning content.
• Solid understanding of learning theories, pedagogy, and their application in digital environments.
• Experience working with learning management systems (e.g. Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard) and digital learning tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with academics and senior client stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• High level of written communication, with experience producing clear, engaging learner-facing materials.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a broader project team.

Nice To Haves

• Postgraduate qualification in education, learning design, or a related field.
• Experience working with UK or European higher education institutions.
• Exposure to EdTech tools, interactive media, or innovative digital learning approaches.
• Experience contributing to proposals or early-stage solution design.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Curio project teams and clients to design and develop high-quality online learning experiences.
• Apply pedagogical expertise to the design of curriculum, learning activities, and assessments across a range of disciplines.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, academics, and stakeholders to co-design effective and engaging learning solutions.
• Contribute to the delivery of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring outputs meet agreed timelines, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Produce high-quality student-facing content aligned to relevant frameworks (e.g. UK higher education standards).
• Provide input into learning design strategy, innovation, and continuous improvement across projects.
• Work effectively in a distributed team environment using digital collaboration tools.
• Identify risks or challenges within projects and proactively contribute to solutions.

Benefits

• Flexibility depending on project scope and availability.
• Opportunities for ongoing work across multiple projects based on performance and business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior