Technical Research and Writing Assistant Remote
Job description
ABOUT RTITB
With a team of experts dedicated to the common goal of keeping people safe, RTITB is the leading standards setting body for workplace transport training.
By making measurable improvements to efficiency, risk and safety, we are helping transport and logistics operations to reduce costs, but most importantly, to save lives.
RTITB has one goal – to keep people safe! As the leading accrediting body for workplace transport training, we help transport and logistics operations improve efficiency, create a culture of safety, reduce costs, and most importantly save lives.
Due to business expansion we are looking for a Technical research and writing assistant to join our dedicated development team on a 12 month fixed term contract, beginning April 2023. This is a remote working role. You will work 20 hours per week, ideally over 5 days between 8am – 6pm, although the exact pattern of work can be discussed and agreed with the Learning Development Specialist.
Closing date for applications: 15/03/2023
Planned interview date: 20/03/2023, 22/03/2023
Responsibilities;
- Researching regulations, industry best practice and relevant sources to assist in the development of course and assessment materials.
- Assessment and learning content development using text, video & graphical content.
- Liaising with customers and SMEs to ensure content is accurate and up to date.
- Analysing learner feedback to improve content.
- Evaluating and revising content to ensure it remains up to date and aligned with best practice and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborating with team members and the wider company to contribute to company and individual success.
Attributes of a Top Performer:
- Motivated
- Curious
- Self-starter
- Flexible
- Conscientious
The successful candidate will have the following (essential):
- Effective researching skills
- Good writing skills, great grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Strong work ethic and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Good computer skills, proficient using the key Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Strong attention to detail.
- Flexible and adaptable – able to jump easily from one project to another.
- A friendly and confident personality with great telephone manner.
- A quick learner and keen to develop.
You might also have the following (desirable):
- Experience with eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Rise, Storyline etc.
- Experience of working in a technical/regulated industry.
- Experience of working in transport, warehousing and logistics.
- Experience working in apprenticeship end-point assessment development.
Join us and you’ll receive:
- £15,466 per annum
- 26.5 days annual leave (3.5 of which are taken on fixed days determined by the company during the Christmas Shutdown) plus 8 statutory UK bank holidays (pro rata per annum)
- Contributory pension scheme – 4.5% contribution by employer and 4.5% by employee which includes death-in-service benefit (2 x salary)
- Flexible working hours
- Free quarterly wellbeing workshop with an experienced external provider
- Discounted local gym membership
- Access to a wide range of discounts and a wellness hub via Perkbox
- Training and development opportunities, including free access to unlimited online learning via the LinkedIn Learning platform
- A friendly, caring work environment
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £15,466.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Life insurance
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 15/03/2023
Expected start date: 03/04/2023
