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I design digital learning experiences that people actually use — not just complete. My focus is on building learning into the flow of work, turning complex systems and behaviours into simple, practical tools people can apply immediately. I treat learning as a product, continuously improving it based on real-world use, feedback and performance. I bring leadership through how I deliver. I’ve led projects end-to-end, coordinated across teams, and stepped in to run a learning function when needed — keeping work moving and standards high. I also coach and mentor designers, helping them develop their thinking and create better learning. I care about making things simpler, clearer and more useful — so learning actually makes a difference…I design digital learning experiences that people actually use — not just complete. My focus is on building learning into the flow of work, turning complex systems and behaviours into simple, practical tools people can apply immediately. I treat learning as a product, continuously improving it based on real-world use, feedback and performance. I bring leadership through how I deliver. I’ve led projects end-to-end, coordinated across teams, and stepped in to run a learning function when needed — keeping work moving and standards high. I also coach and mentor designers, helping them develop their thinking and create better learning. I care about making things simpler, clearer and more useful — so learning actually makes a difference

Simon Leverton

Designer, Instructional Designer, Product Designer, +2

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I design digital learning experiences that people actually use — not just complete. My focus is on building learning into the flow of work, turning complex systems and behaviours into simple, practical tools people can apply immediately. I treat learning as a product, continuously improving it based on real-world use, feedback and performance. I bring leadership through how I deliver. I’ve led projects end-to-end, coordinated across teams, and stepped in to run a learning function when needed — keeping work moving and standards high. I also coach and mentor designers, helping them develop their thinking and create better learning. I care about making things simpler, clearer and more useful — so learning actually makes a difference…I design digital learning experiences that people actually use — not just complete. My focus is on building learning into the flow of work, turning complex systems and behaviours into simple, practical tools people can apply immediately. I treat learning as a product, continuously improving it based on real-world use, feedback and performance. I bring leadership through how I deliver. I’ve led projects end-to-end, coordinated across teams, and stepped in to run a learning function when needed — keeping work moving and standards high. I also coach and mentor designers, helping them develop their thinking and create better learning. I care about making things simpler, clearer and more useful — so learning actually makes a difference

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I design digital learning experiences that people actually use — not just complete. My focus is on building learning into the flow of work, turning complex systems and behaviours into simple, practical tools people can apply immediately. I treat learning as a product, continuously improving it based on real-world use, feedback and performance. I bring leadership through how I deliver. I’ve led projects end-to-end, coordinated across teams, and stepped in to run a learning function when needed — keeping work moving and standards high. I also coach and mentor designers, helping them develop their thinking and create better learning. I care about making things simpler, clearer and more useful — so learning actually makes a difference

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Work Experience

Leadership Development Project Lead (FTC) at Specsavers

January 1, 2025 - Present

Led the design and delivery of Level 3 leadership learning, embedding behaviour-based approaches into day-to-day performance. Designed the Everyday Coaching 28-Day Programme — a microlearning habit-builder using 5-minute tasks, podcasts and practical tools across 1,500+ stores. Created character-driven and comic-style learning resources using AI tools (including 11Labs), improving engagement and accessibility. Influenced senior stakeholders (ESG) to drive engagement and buy-in for performance management learning, strengthening adoption and programme momentum. Translated complex leadership concepts into simple, practical tools used by teams on the floor.

Digital Design Consultant at Sigma Connected

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Modernised compliance, finance and systems learning for 5,000+ colleagues. Designed FCA-compliant training with the Director of Finance, increasing completion rates from 30% to 80% in one month. Produced a Modern Slavery podcast + animation series that replaced outdated click-through learning. Improved production workflows, using AI voice and rapid tools to reduce development time by 25%. Coached and supported designers to improve how learning was created, helping make it simpler, clearer and more effective in practice.

L&D Trainer / Delivery Consultant at Pendragon PLC

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016

Delivered national training for sales, digital systems and customer experience. Translated technical processes into practical, confidence-building learning sessions. Supported emerging leadership programmes and group-wide change initiatives.

L&D Design Consultant at Pendragon PLC

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021

Designed blended and digital learning across 250+ automotive retailers. Built sales training that contributed to measurable uplift in customer conversion. Modernised content from static slides to interactive digital pathways and guided practice. Supported leadership development and capability-building programmes nationally. Created interactive systems training.

E-learning Content creator and Coached at Lastminute.com

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Introduced video, podcasting and systems simulations to replace slide-based training. Coached designers on e-learning practice, accessibility and data-led design decisions. Worked with three directors to build an engaging performance review learning programme. Developed the team’s capability and moved L&D toward a modern digital-first model.