Instructional Design Lead

We are easyJet – a FTSE listed, £multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe.

We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

What makes us easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours - we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.

Read on if you

Have experience leading or developing instructional designers or creative teams

Enjoy creating engaging, creative learning experiences that make a real impact

Thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation and collaboration are key

Are excited by the opportunity to travel across our network and bring learning to life in different contexts

THE TEAM

You’ll be leading a talented and passionate learning design team that is focused on raising the bar for training across the business. The team is creative, collaborative and driven by delivering simple, effective learning that truly supports our people to succeed. Together, you’ll shape a culture of pride, ownership and continuous improvement, where great ideas turn into brilliant learning experiences.

THE ROLE

This is a brilliant opportunity to combine leadership with creativity. As Instructional Design Lead, you’ll set the vision for what great learning looks like and bring it to life through your team and your own design expertise.

Lead and inspire a high-performing team of instructional designers, setting clear standards and expectations

Act as the final quality gate, ensuring all learning outputs are engaging, consistent and high quality

Design impactful, creative learning experiences that drive real behaviour change

Transform complex content into clear, practical and visually engaging learning solutions

Partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts to shape ideas into meaningful learning journeys

Bring learning stories to life through innovative approaches that capture attention and drive engagement

Balance pace and quality, delivering the right learning at the right time in a dynamic environment

What We’re Looking For

A strong track record in a creative/design field with experience leading or mentoring others

A creative mindset with a passion for building engaging, learner-focused experiences

Confidence working with stakeholders and subject matter experts

The ability to simplify complexity and create clear, accessible learning

A high attention to detail with a drive to continuously raise standards

What You’ll Get In Return

Up to 20% maximum bonus

PMI

7% pension contributions

Excellent staff travel benefits

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday

Various flexible benefits and extras

PRACTICALITIES

This full-time role will be based at London Gatwick with onsite presence Monday to Friday. The role requires flexibility to travel across our easyJet network as needed, depending on business requirements.

APPLY

Please apply via the easyJet careers page.

We’d like to see examples of your learning design. Please include a portfolio that shows your approach and the difference your work has made

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS

At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at ma.recruitment@easyjet.com. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation

Business Area

Operations

Primary Location

United Kingdom-London-London Gatwick Airport

Organisation

Operations Other

Schedule

Full-time

Unposting Date

07/07/2026, 3:59:00 PM