Learning Designer

£38,784 - £43,482 We’re not trying to fit in with the higher education status quo. We’re challenging it. We’re doing things differently - because our students, our staff, and our world need us to.

Full Time
- Permanent
- High Wycombe
Salary - £38,784 - £43,482 We’re not trying to fit in with the higher education status quo. We’re challenging it. We’re doing things differently - because our students, our staff, and our world need us to.

So this is an exciting moment to join us. We’re boldly reimagining what a university can be: a place rooted in social mobility, a community where difference is celebrated, and an institution that empowers people to become more than they thought possible.

Part of the BNU Teaching Excellence Academy, this role will lead and support the design, development and enhancement of high-quality learning experiences across online, flexible, work based and personalised programmes. Working collaboratively with academic teams and subject matter experts (SMEs) to create online and blended courses, to embed appropriate learning design principles to support positive student outcomes

• a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• free gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact Puiyin Wong,

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to Puiyin Wong, if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you

We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

If you’re considering using AI to support your application, we encourage you to question the value it adds. The use of AI tools sometimes erodes authenticity and prevents us from being able to assess the real you. We strongly recommend you prepare your application using your own skills and knowledge and that AI is only used for the purpose of review.

Closing Date: 13 Sept 2026

Interview Date: w/c 28 September 2026

If you are invited to interview for this role, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and if on a visa, current visa and status. Sponsorship is dependent on the salary level of the position.

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.

Job Title: Learning Designer

College/Directorate: Teaching Excellence Academy

Grade: G

Location: High Wycombe

Hours: 37

Responsible to: Senior Academic Lead for Digital Education

Responsible for: N/A

Job Purpose: Part of the BNU Teaching Excellence Academy, this role will lead and support the design, development and enhancement of high--quality learning experiences across online, flexible, work based and personalised programmes. Working collaboratively with academic teams and subject matter experts (SMEs) to create online and blended courses, to embed appropriate learning design principles to support positive student outcomes

• Work collaboratively with academic teams/subject matter experts (SMEs) to design programmes, modules and learning activities for flexible, hybrid, work based and personalised provision.
• Translate learning outcomes into engaging, inclusive and coherent learning experiences across multiple delivery modes including fully online, blended and in-person.
• Deliver learning design workshops and consultations with academics (e.g., ABC, storyboarding,…