I am an experienced, CIPD qualified and award-winning training designer who translates complex technical and regulatory concepts into engaging learning solutions. I work well in collaboration with stakeholders, teams, and organisations, delivering tangible results for the learner and business. I excel at learning cycle project management, balancing demanding deadlines with challenging stakeholder expectations. I bring a high level of attention to detail and exemplary record-keeping to ensure regulatory training solutions meet regulators' standards. I am efficient, reliable, and bring a calm rigor to my work, while nurturing personal, human, and highly engaged team connections.

Richard M Barnard

I am an experienced, CIPD qualified and award-winning training designer who translates complex technical and regulatory concepts into engaging learning solutions. I work well in collaboration with stakeholders, teams, and organisations, delivering tangible results for the learner and business. I excel at learning cycle project management, balancing demanding deadlines with challenging stakeholder expectations. I bring a high level of attention to detail and exemplary record-keeping to ensure regulatory training solutions meet regulators' standards. I am efficient, reliable, and bring a calm rigor to my work, while nurturing personal, human, and highly engaged team connections.

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I am an experienced, CIPD qualified and award-winning training designer who translates complex technical and regulatory concepts into engaging learning solutions. I work well in collaboration with stakeholders, teams, and organisations, delivering tangible results for the learner and business.

I excel at learning cycle project management, balancing demanding deadlines with challenging stakeholder expectations. I bring a high level of attention to detail and exemplary record-keeping to ensure regulatory training solutions meet regulators’ standards. I am efficient, reliable, and bring a calm rigor to my work, while nurturing personal, human, and highly engaged team connections.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Training Designer at National Air Traffic Service (NATS)
January 1, 2023 - February 1, 2026
Created and implemented a structured design process for the Air Traffic Controller Annual Refresher Training to meet Civil Aviation Authority regulatory requirements; redesigned facilitator materials and lesson templates; coordinated remote handover of materials and sign-off; collaborated with senior stakeholders and over 80 staff to deliver regulator-approved refresher training.
Systems Trainer at IVC Evidensia
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Delivered a wide range of virtual systems training sessions via MS Teams; developed a UK Training Teams’ Design and Maintenance Processes Manual; created 12 modules for a global HR system rollout and launched the online Trainer the Trainer Resource Pack.
Facilitator at EY
October 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Delivered management training to new managers on the Worldwide New Manager programme via MS Teams; supported virtual delivery during leadership transitions.
Systems Trainer at UCB
May 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Built relationships with Program Office; delivered Learning Programmes for multiple workstreams impacted by system changes; designed and built a Train the Trainer Module in Articulate Rise for new trainers (classroom, virtual and face-to-face); created English and French evaluation questionnaires.
Anti-Financial Crime Training Specialist at Santander UK
April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021
Scoped, researched, designed, developed and delivered online induction and refresher training for colleagues across Retail, Business Banking and Wealth; developed training to support identification of potential financial crime offences.
Call Centre Training Specialist at Santander UK
October 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Conducted TNA and designed an Articulate Rise solution for national availability; prepared training materials for Business Banking Switch.
Learning and Development Consultant at Training Byte Size Ltd
August 1, 2018 - Present
Provide ongoing L&D consultancy; review a range of new and existing online course offerings for the international online learning business, as required.
Product Training Designer at Experian
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Designed FCA-compliant training materials and eLearning for 200+ products; created factsheets, webinars, and eLearning for Go to Market call teams.
Training Designer – Call Centre at Santander UK
April 1, 2015 - August 1, 2017
Redesigned Retail Induction content for online delivery; created Mortgage Telephony courses for CeMAP-qualified colleagues; launched 12 eLessons for managers.
Retail Induction Designer at Halifax
November 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Reviewed and redesigned Retail induction training materials including trainer notes, booklets, and slide packs to support new corporate terminology.
Training Designer – Call Centre at Santander UK
February 1, 2011 - October 1, 2014
TNA, development and design of materials for Call Centre staff focusing on Banking and Credit Cards; created 72 face-to-face courses and 12 eLessons on coaching, change and leadership.

Education

CIPD Certificate in Training Practice – Assoc CIPD at CIPD
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering at International Compliance Association
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP) at CeMAP
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
AgilePM Foundation Certificate at APMG International
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management at APM
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
Diploma – Institute of Administrative Management at Institute of Administrative Management
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026

Qualifications

Security Clearance Level – SC Category 1
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2028
Chartered Management Institute – Member (MCMI)
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
CIPD Certificate in Training Practice – Assoc CIPD
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP)
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
AgilePM Foundation Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
Diploma – Institute of Administrative Management
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Financial Services