Instructional Designer

About Us:

At Get Licensed, we help people get training, get licensed and find work, and we do this by leveraging technology to make the whole process as efficient and easy as possible. We operate across a number of verticals, and we're looking to expand those verticals to cater to demand in the UK.

We've helped more than 400,000 people get licensed and find work and are consistently rated 5-star on Trustpilot with over 32,000 reviews. Get Licensed is a fast-paced technology business at heart (the majority of our team are developers or tech wizards), and we are at an exciting stage of our business, having tripled since 2020.

We have ambitious plans to significantly scale our existing business, broaden our product suite, and continue to grow revenue profitably year on year, with a clear roadmap of how we will get there. We are looking for a full-time
Instructional Designer / E-Learning Developer
to work on our e-learning courses.

The
Instructional Designer / E-learning Developer
will report to the
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
, and together they will ensure the creation of effective, engaging e-learning experiences that meet business goals while contributing to a positive and results-driven working environment.

The successful candidate will be able to transform subject matter expert (SME) scripts into engaging, effective e-learning experiences. The candidate will also collaborate with SMEs, videographers, and stakeholders to create courses that are visually appealing, instructional sound, and tailored to adult learners.

What you will be doing:

• Translate SME scripts into structured, interactive e-learning modules.
• Apply instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, Bloom's Taxonomy) to ensure knowledge transfer and learner engagement.
• Storyboard learning experiences, including visuals, narration, activities, and assessments.
• Work closely with videographers to align recorded content with course design.
• Integrate video, graphics, animations, and interactive elements into the course.
• Ensure accessibility standards (WCAG, closed captions, screen-reader compatibility) are met.
• Adapt content for various formats (SCORM/xAPI for LMS, microlearning, mobile-friendly learning).
• Partner with SMEs to refine scripts and ensure accuracy of content.
• Liaise with project managers to meet timelines and deliverables.
• Provide feedback and direction to creative teams (videographers, graphic designers).
• Test and review course functionality across platforms and devices.
• Conduct pilot sessions, gather learner feedback, and iterate improvements.
• Maintain consistency in branding, tone, and instructional quality across all courses.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in instructional design and e-learning course development.
• Proficiency in e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia).
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional strategies, and learning technologies.
• Ability to storyboard, script learning interactions, and create assessments.
• Experience with LMS platforms and publishing standards (SCORM, xAPI).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail, creativity, and learner-centered design mindset.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Graphic design or video editing experience (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, After Effects).
• Knowledge of gamification strategies in e-learning.
• Familiarity with data-driven learning analytics to measure course effectiveness

Expected Behaviours:

We are committed to achieving excellence, whilst having fun and being highly curious. We are passionate about hiring fantastic individuals who thrive in an open, fast-paced and collaborative environment, who are accountable to themselves, take responsibility from day one, and are willing to roll their sleeves up to get stuff done.

There are certain behaviours that we expect from our colleagues, and the key ones are set out below. Fundamentally we expect everyone at Get Licensed to Do The Right Thing. We measure performance against these behaviours as part of each employee's quarterly review:

• Be empathetic - Be kind and treat others how you would like to be treated
• Remain curious - ask questions, continually learn, and strive for better
• Empower people - share your knowledge, lend a helping hand, and make people feel valued
• Think big - Think differently, be agile, act on great ideas quickly – there is always a better way of doing something
• Delivery quality - Work to a standard of which you are proud - be efficient, take ownership, deliver and celebrate successes

Our People Promise at Get Licensed is to provide joy, knowledge and prosperity for our team members, customers, and shareholders. We believe that looking after our people is paramount, and the pathway to success