L&D Designer

We’re looking for an experienced L&D Designer to join Genus’ Learning & Development team on a permanent full-time contract. You’ll be responsible for designing and developing engaging, high-quality learning materials across multiple formats, including eLearning (Articulate / Rise), virtual workshops, and PDF guides. This role plays a critical part in supporting Genus’ global learning strategy, ensuring that content is visually appealing, user-friendly, and effective. You’ll work closely with stakeholders worldwide to meet business training needs while maintaining brand consistency and applying the latest instructional design principles.

Training Material Design and Development

· Create and update training content using tools like Articulate, Rise, and other eLearning platforms to produce interactive and accessible materials.

· Innovate with modern instructional design techniques, ensuring materials are engaging, effective, and visually appealing.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

· Partner with HR, subject matter experts, and regional training teams to gather feedback on training needs.

· Use this input to develop targeted, region-specific learning solutions while maintaining consistency with global standards.

IT and Technical Integration

· Ensure all training materials are fully compatible with the company’s IT systems (e.g., GenusOne).

· Collaborate with IT to integrate new content seamlessly and troubleshoot any technical issues that may arise during content delivery.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

· Conduct thorough testing of all training materials, gathering feedback from learners and stakeholders to refine content.

· Apply data-driven adjustments and instructional design best practices to continuously improve learning effectiveness and outcomes.

Regional and Global Coordination

· Serve as the key representative for Learning and Development design in your region, ensuring that local needs and cultural nuances are reflected in the training content.

· Collaborate closely with Learning and Development Designer counterparts globally to align on initiatives, share best practices, and ensure quality and consistency in training delivery across regions.

Other duties may also be assigned as the business and demands change.

• Proven experience in instructional design, with a strong portfolio of digital learning assets (eLearning, guides, virtual workshops)
• A solid understanding of modern learning design principles, accessibility standards, and user experience
• Experience working with subject matter experts to translate complex information into engaging learning content
• Ability to design from scratch, not just adapt or facilitate existing materials
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for creating visually appealing, effective learning experiences
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and SCORM-compliant content
• Comfortable working in a global, cross-functional environment, adapting content to regional needs while maintaining consistency
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to get stuck in, iterate quickly, and respond to feedback

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Our Values

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving

DEI

Genus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work, you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires, challenges and supports you to succeed.

• Monitor and identify goals for the reduction of our GHG emissions from our own operations.
• Drive porcine and bovine genetic improvements which support productivity gains and improve feed efficiency, enabling a reduction in the production of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of milk or meat produced
• Identify facility and other opportunities for reductions in GHG emissions, consistent with our goals
• Partner and advocate for policies that advance positive climate goals and identified United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

• Fully remote position
• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays (pro-rated) 
• NFU Pension
• Health Cash back scheme 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee share plan 
• Flexible Working Policy (Where appropriate/practicable) 

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.