Role purpose:
To support the development of innovative teaching and learning resources underpinned by our Skills Framework, across our portfolio of qualifications and accredited awards.
Main duties and responsibilities
To develop engaging and accessible learning resources using a range of different formats, which supports learners to develop essential skills through leadership opportunities.
To build and deliver online learning and training for both learners and tutors.
To use data and research available to generate ideas and concepts for new and existing programmes.
To support engagement with centres (customers) and learners to gather feedback and grow ideas to support programme development.
To collaborate with suppliers such as graphic designers, when required, to develop high quality, visually appealing branded learning resources.
To support projects with third party suppliers or subject matter experts when required, to meet customer need.
To develop, enhance and sustain close working relationships with colleagues to support the programme development process.
To keep up to date with relevant insights and emerging trends to enhance the learning experiences we can provide.
To contribute to effective communication about our programmes, by working closely with the marketing and communications team and business development team to support messaging.
To be an active part of internal project teams when requested, to support the organisations goals.
To be an active member of the Innovation and Standards Directorate and to carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Innovation.
Skills, experience and knowledge
Required/essential:
Proven experience in developing high quality learning resources for young people and/or educators.
Knowledge and experience of developing skills through learning programmes.
The ability to problem solve and innovate new ideas.
A passion for designing effective learning experiences.
Project management.
Self-starter with the ability to be proactive and driven to make improvements.
A proven and confident communicator with a high level of written English and excellent attention to detail.
Experience of supporting multiple projects and products to time and budget.
Able to develop strong relationships with those around them.
Able to complete tasks independently and / or as part of a team.
Competent with IT (including Microsoft Office).
Desired:
Experience using design tools such as Canva.
Experience in managing third party suppliers on projects, such as graphic design or subject matter experts.
Understanding of writing or delivering qualifications.
Experience of developing online learning using tools such as articulate, Moodle or similar.
Comfortable presenting in front of people.
Personal qualities
Highly driven and motivated approach to work.
Self-motivated.
Able to work across teams.
Self-starter.
Passionate about creating high quality learning opportunities.
Naturally curious and proactive.