Learning Designer

About Us King’s Digital is a truly collaborative team. We partner with academics and professional services staff across the university, and with our external partners to design, develop and deliver a wide range of educational programmes in line with King's Education Strategy. We produce online master's degrees, short courses, bespoke executive education courses, and increasingly, stackable micro-credentials. You will be joining us at an exciting time as we seek to realise our strategic ambition of being a UK leader in online and blended education, specifically in the areas of learning design, development, and partnerships. We are a dynamic team with ambitious growth targets in a priority area of development for King’s. We proudly foster a supportive culture and community which prioritises both individual and collective wellbeing. We actively work to protect and improve the wellbeing of all staff; be it physical, mental or social, and recognise this as central to our work and success. King’s offers a wide variety of support to employees, including flexible working arrangements, paid maternity/shared parental leave, menopausal support, an active wellbeing programme, training and development opportunities and much more. All of our staff benefit from a generous pension contribution as well. As part of King’s trial of hybrid working, all team members can work remotely for part of the week if they wish. About the role Learning Designers in King’s Digital work collaboratively with both academics and creative designers to create effective and engaging online courses. They play a crucial role in shaping the learning experience of our online students: ensuring that the content is presented in a clear and memorable way, with meaningful interaction to prepare students for success on their course and in their careers. We are looking for someone with a sound understanding of pedagogical theory and evidence, who is keen to apply their experience creating e-learning to substantial postgraduate programmes and innovative short courses for professionals. The role will involve improving existing modules and creating new ones. The ideal candidate would be naturally curious and keen to apply their analytical and creative skills to varied subjects, including social sciences, law, business and health. This post will be offered on 2-year fixed-term contract. This is a full-time post. The role is primarily based at King’s Strand Campus though you may be required to travel to other campuses on occasion. Undergraduate degree in any subject (minimum 2:2 and ideally 2:1 or above or international equivalent).  Significant experience designing and/or developing e-learning content and activities, including the creation of storyboards or similar visual planning tools.  Substantial understanding and application of instructional design, e-learning and distance learning pedagogy and principles, and/or pedagogical or adult learning theory and evidence.  Substantial understanding of both students and academics in Higher Education.  High level ability to select relevant information and present complex ideas clearly and creatively in a logical, coherent way.  Excellent English language skills and attention to detail: able to express self accurately and effectively in both written and verbal communication.  Able to work well autonomously and collaborate as part of a dynamic and agile team.  A commitment to diversity and inclusion.  Closing date: 28 April 2024