Senior Instructional Designer

About the Role

The Instructional Designer is responsible for developing high-quality training materials and learning content in line with the programme curriculum and Systems Approach to Training (SAT) methodology.

• Design and develop lesson plans, training materials, presentations and learner resources aligned to approved curriculum and learning objectives.
• Apply instructional design principles and SAT methodology to ensure effective learning structure, sequencing and delivery.
• Work closely with subject matter experts to translate technical and operational content into structured training materials.
• Support the design of assessments, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes and performance standards.
• Ensure all materials are developed in line with approved templates, formatting standards and quality requirements (e.g. ESAT compliance where applicable).
• Maintain version control and organisation of training materials, ensuring updates are tracked and implemented.

• Higher education qualification in relevant field of study.
• Degree in education, instructional design or related field preferred.
• Experience in military or defence training environments and on large‑scale training programmes.
• SAT or equivalent certification.

Working at EDGE comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax‑free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependants, and education allowances for your children.

But the real investment goes further than compensation. Through our own learning academy and digital learning platform, there are extensive opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Add to that the freedom to innovate, strong career guidance, and the chance to work alongside world‑class talent from across the globe, and EDGE becomes a place where you can keep growing, keep learning, and keep turning bold ideas into something real.

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EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high‑performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.