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SalaryWho we are:
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
About the role:
Activate Learning has recently secured funding to deliver Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) projects, focused on collaborative working with other FE providers across our geographical areas to collectively respond to Local Skills Improvement Plans.
As a Quality Assurance Technician at Activate Learning you’ll be responsible for administering and operating the Quality Assurance on all assets developed by the Digital Education team as part of the project and feed guidance back where required.
Working across multiple projects and asset types simultaneously you will need to manage your time and focus effectively to ensure that the ongoing QA process works effectively alongside the production process to meet the overall project delivery requirements.
This is a full-time role currently funded until March 2024, with funding likely to be extended until 2025. There is flexibility to be based at any campus with opportunities to work from home up to two days per week.
What do you need to be successful as a Quality Assurance Technician at Activate Learning?
The successful candidate will need 1-2 years experience working in a QA role, with demonstrable experience applying QA to multiple asset types and working across multiple projects simultaneously.
Ideally you would have experience using request management systems and understand a broad range of instructional design methodologies, design theory, story boarding and demonstrable experience of applying these concepts.
We're looking for candidates who have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a high level of attention to detail and good knowledge of Quality Assurance.
While not necessary, an understanding of learning technologies and virtual learning environments, and an eye for visual design would be positives for your application.
Why work with the Activate Learning Group?
Here are some of our benefits:
- Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
- An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
- Specialised support and development for teaching staff
- Access to qualified coaches for all staff
- Leadership and Management development programmes
- Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
- A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app
- Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee resource groups
- Cycle to work scheme
- Refer a friend vacancy incentive
- Access to student discount programmes
Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.
Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.
