Learning Instructional Designer Leicester, England
Job description
Shift: Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm & Friday 9am to 4.45pm (36 hours per week)
Rate of pay: £22,983 - £24,293 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Evington, Leicester or Doncaster, South Yorkshire (hybrid working available) , 2 days a week from site and 3 days a week from home
Looking for an exciting new challenge?
We have a great opportunity for a talented individual to work with the L&D Learning Solutions team on a 12 month fixed term contract. We are looking for individuals to be creative & logical to work with the team developing and updating first class learning content.
About the team:
You will work closely with the Learning Solutions Lead, dedicated Trainers and Senior Department Managers to make sure all areas of Online experience engaging & informative content that always has the Learner in mind.
We're looking for someone who can think outside the box in translating knowledge, skills & behaviour requirements into engaging, people-centred activities and experiences.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with the L&D Team and try something new to develop your personal & business skills whilst receiving ongoing development, coaching and support from your line manager for the duration of your time with L&D.
The role of a Solutions Developer is very exciting and rewarding, we have some great projects coming up which will allow the successful candidate the opportunity to be creative in their approach to creating & updating our content.
Do you have an ambition to try something new, but aren’t sure if it's the right job for you?
Being part of the team you will:
- Be responsible for creating new and updating existing materials, including New Starter Experience courses & compliance modules
- Create engaging memorable learning experiences for new delegates & existing staff by thinking outside of the box
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders and Learning Solutions Lead to ensure delivery of quality learning content on time, meeting the high standards expected by Next.
- Have an effective and productive work ethic.
- Maintain version control standards.
- Travel between our Enderby and Evington sites to ensure face-to-face engagement with the Learning Solutions Lead and stakeholders may be required.
- Have a creative flair to be able to imagine how the experiences you create will come to life in the learning environment (both face-to-face & remote).
- Work collaboratively with the Learning Solutions Lead, Trainers & Knowledge Management Copywriters to make sure all training needs are met.
About you:
- Creative and articulate with excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in GSuite & Microsoft Office.
- Be curious and ready to try new ways of working.
- Eager to take on challenges, meeting tight deadlines.
- Experience in presenting ideas or solutions to a wide audience (including management).
- Full driving licence is essential as regular travel between sites is required.
- Experience with LMS, instructional standards and design methodologies (such as ADDIE, SAM, etc.) is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided.
- Knowledge of user-centred experience design is desirable but not essential.
- Experience using Articulate products is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
- Experience using Adobe products is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
What’s Next:
Press the apply button now to start your application by submitting your CV and cover letter. Once you have applied for the job, we will initially consider your skills and experience based on your CV and application. If you match our criteria we will be in touch to arrange a telephone interview to find out more about your job history and more about you as a person.
All successful applicants will be subject to criminal & credit checks in line with our Reference Policy. In order to apply for this position you must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in 6 months.
In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not one we would typically consider for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to, for example, the relevant Home Office requirements on skills level, not being met. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £22,983.00-£24,293.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Quarterly bonus
Work Location: In person
