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Louise Upton

Learning Design Specialist

£300/day
Manchester, GB
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Louise

Results-driven and collaborative Senior Learning Specialist with extensive international experience designing and delivering impactful, engaging learning solutions that support business strategy. Proven track record of owning end-to-end learning projects, from LMS/LXP implementation and optimisation to launching multimedia learning content, while building strong stakeholder partnerships at all levels. Recognised for combining hands-on design expertise with strategic insight to deliver scalable, practical learning solutions grounded in adult learning principles, continuously refined through data and feedback to maximise impact.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Manchester (up to 50km)

Experience

  • evoke plc
    Learning Specialist
    ENTERTAINMENT AND LEISURE
    August 2024 - Today (1 year and 10 months)
    Leeds, England, United Kingdom
    • Delivered key L&D projects under the High Performance Organisation strategy, supporting 3,000+ employees across global markets
    • Led design and rollout of digital onboarding and interview skills training
    • Partnered with SMEs and People & Culture to create engaging, brand-aligned learning for priority business areas
    • Introduced post-launch evaluations to assess effectiveness of learning initiatives and continuously improve
    • Built cross-functional relationships across Global L&D and business teams to ensure alignment and adoption
  • Reach plc (Trinity Mirror)
    Learning Project Delivery Specialist
    September 2024 - Today (1 year and 9 months)
    Manchester, UK
    • Optimised LMS (Moodle-based) to support more effective delivery of leadership and compliance programs
    • Enhanced virtual corporate induction, improving structure, engagement, and accessibility
    • Advised teams on learning platform best practices and scalable content delivery
    • Provided handover support for a smooth transition to successor
  • Verastar
    Learning Design Specialist
    September 2023 - March 2024 (6 months)
    Manchester, UK
    • Designed and delivered end-to-end blended learning for projects like Salesforce implementation and company rebranding
    • Led Litmos LMS rebrand: updated UI, branding, and created a new learning logo
    • Developed multimedia-rich learning content (storyboards, videos, interactive modules) aligned with business goals and tight timelines

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Education

  • Master of Education
    University of Technology
    Master of Education
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree
    University of Wollongong
    Bachelor of Arts Degree

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