Digital Education and Learning Environment Manager Moreton in Marsh, England
Job description
Job title:
Digital Education and Learning Environment ManagerJob Description:
About the role:
As Digital Learning and Teaching Environments Manager you will lead a team in instructional design and digital learning development. Working closely with our Delivery Team you will support our instructors to reimagine their curriculum and develop new ways of delivering content and bringing the most suitable learning technologies to bear.
What you’ll be doing:
Lead and manage the Digital Development Team to drive forward the digital learning transformation of the FSC Delivery function.
Lead the development of new and innovative digital education solutions tailored to the user needs, bringing examples of new and different approaches from national and international settings to ensure that the FSC is sector leading.
Be the interface between curriculum delivery and technical development to interpret learning requirements into digital assets.
Collaborate with and support Delivery Team Leaders in planning the integration of technology into the curricula, providing instructional design to redevelop products from a traditional to a blended delivery model.
Liaise across the Learning Delivery and Transformation Team on the development and use of Digital Learning technologies and provide significant input into the strategic development of relevant teaching and learning policies and strategies with the College.
Lead and manage complex projects associated with the review, feasibility, implementation, and development of the VLE, enhanced learning and digital transformation.
Support the Sales Team in the development of client-focused products that optimise technology providing innovative solutions.
Undertake horizon scanning and sector benchmarking in Digital Learning, providing advice and guidance for the development and implementation of new initiatives and strategy in this area.
Provide leadership for curriculum renewal and redesign projects incorporating different delivery models across the FSC to support and shape the delivery transformation.
Work with key internal stakeholders on the development, delivery and review of the digital learning strategy across the FSC, supporting individual staff in developing and implementing new approaches to teaching and optimising course structure as well wider curricula development activities.
Develop opportunities and platforms for innovative and disruptive courses responding to internal and external customer needs.
Support the Delivery Team, including our pool of Associate Tutors, to build knowledge, understanding and confidence in the use of digital learning technologies within the classroom setting.
Assist delivery staff in using technology effectively for assessing student learning, differentiating instruction, and providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences.
Work with the division and local IT teams to achieve the college’s instructional goals and support the development of a long-term digital learning strategy.
Engage in ongoing learning to remain current in emerging technologies, trends, and research, and model effective practice in 21st-century teaching and learning strategies.
Develop and lead a small and effective team responsible for the creation of digital assets, enhancing the VLE and working with third parties on the digitalisation of the FSC offering.
What we’re looking for:
Setting, in agreement, challenging personal and team–focused goals and targets.
Implementation of a variety of teaching technologies
Experience in the Instructional Design of quality programmes based on sound pedagogical principles
Working within an educational environment, preferably Further Education, Higher Education or Corporate Development
Expertise using eLearning development tools such as Articulate 360, VR/AR experience
Setting up and customising Moodle Workplace (coding etc)
Programming experience with Scratch, Python, and/or other languages.
Knowledge of current classroom technologies such as interactive whiteboard software, LMS software, Microsoft Office 365, Google Apps for Education, etc.
Proficiency in managing both Apple (iPad and laptops) and PC devices.
Experience in instructional technology
About Fire Service College
At the Fire Service College, we’re protecting tomorrow, today. Our organization is transforming fire and rescue training internationally, and equipping firefighters with the best possible skills and knowledge of the latest techniques. Our teams have helped the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham to train their security staff for emergency scenarios and helped Northampton shire Fire and Rescue Service to increase applications from women and ethnic minorities. Join us and discover better as you support the future of fire and rescue.
What’s in it for you?
A competitive basic salary
23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of 55,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.
What we hope you’ll do next:
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email Iqbal at [email protected] or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.
Location:
Moreton In Marsh,
United KingdomTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
Permanent
