Virgin Media O2 • Manchester

Learning Solutions Consultant

Employment type:  Full time

4 days/week at home

A little flex time

Job Description

The role purpose of the Learning Solutions Consultant is to design, develop and market high-quality learning solutions that are engaging, interactive, and effective in meeting the learning needs of VMO2 and its employees. They are responsible for the end-to-end creation process of enterprise-wide learning solutions through the discovery, design, build and evaluation stages. The Learning Solutions Consultant also plays a key role in marketing our L&D offering and is responsible for developing marketing content and campaigns to raise awareness and drive engagement amongst colleagues.

They will work closely with partners in understanding project requirements, in addition to working collaboratively with SMEs and the wider L&D team to deliver effective enterprise-wide learning solutions in a fast-paced environment. They will use their expertise to influence the learning design of our L&D offering and champion best practice.

They will be advocates of the latest trends, innovation and best practices in learning design and technology and be responsible for continuously improving the quality and efficiency of VMO2’s learning materials.

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, hard-working teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer, and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

  • A proactive approach to work and a ‘can-do’ attitude
  • Demonstrable experience designing and delivering engaging learning solutions to meet learning objectives.
  • Design and production of online learning content (e.g. e-learning, quizzes, games, podcasts, videos), marketing assets, live events, virtual instructor-led training sessions and workplace application activities and assessments which blend seamlessly together.
  • Strong listening skills with the ability to uncover and fully understand the real learning need through effective questioning and active listening.
  • Good project management skills – we work at a fast pace!
  • Excellent attention to detail, particularly with copywriting and documentation.
  • Good partner leadership skills.


The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

  • The ability to identify dependencies and manage these dependencies to mitigate risk to project delivery.
  • Experience developing marketing content and campaigns to raise awareness and drive engagement with our learning offering.
  • Willingness to work collaboratively and iteratively in a Scrum team with other Learning Solutions Consultants and Product Owners.
  • Proactively staying up to date with the latest trends and developments in instructional design, learning technologies, and adult learning theory, and applying this knowledge to the design of learning materials and solutions.
  • Familiarity with instructional design, accessibility and inclusivity requirements and UX/UI principles for learning design.


What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include 2 interview stages.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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Company benefits

Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at full pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 14 weeks at full pay
Adoption leave – 26 weeks at full pay
Shared parental leave
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Enhanced sick pay
Pregnancy loss leave
Teambuilding days
Open to part time work for some roles
Mental health platform access
Birthday off
Carer’s leave
Meditation space
Faith rooms
In office catering
Volunteer days
Employee discounts
Open to job sharing
Buy or sell annual leave
Cycle to work scheme
Life assurance
Financial coaching
Location
84%
Employees are very happy with their working location freedom
Hours
84%
Employees are very happy with the flexibility in the hours they work
Benefits
77%
Employees are largely happy with the benefits their company offers
Work-life balance
79%
Employees feel that they can switch off quite easily from work
Role modelling
78%
Employees feel that most people work flexibly
Autonomy
85%
Employees feel they have complete autonomy over getting their work done

Working at Virgin Media O2

Company employees

16,000

Gender diversity (male:female)

63:37

Office locations

Flexible; Primary Locations Hammersmith & Reading

Hiring Countries

United Kingdom

Awards & Achievements

3rd – Large companies

3rd – Large companies

Flexa100 2024
Consumer Goods

Consumer Goods

Industry awards 2023
2nd – Large companies

2nd – Large companies

Flexa100 2023

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