Lead Learning Designer (Home Based)
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £41,200 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Location: | UK, RG7 1AA |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Dimensions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | D018502 |
Summary
Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2023 - now 5 years in a row.
The purpose of this role is to support the provision of the organisation's 'Better Lives for More People' strategy, through the editorial oversight of our approach to learning design. This includes setting design principles, quality assurance and establishing consistent standards across the range of specialist lead areas.
The post-holder will report to the Senior Learning and Development Manager. You will provide expert guidance across the department on the practical and logistical implications of providing a range of learning resources and solutions.
You will also have responsibility for creating content and resources using instructional design expertise, and developing, and advising others on developing blended learning solutions, where appropriate.
You will be the main developer of any in-house e-learning that we produce, following a consultancy approach to ensure that we respond effectively to identified needs. You will work in partnership with subject matter experts (SMEs) to deliver the design and development of highly engaging learning products.
The post-holder will also maintain their own knowledge and understanding of good practice in learning design. You will advise and train others in the L&D team on the potential of these approaches to help solve learning challenges and deliver our strategic aims.
In addition, the post-holder will also conduct regular testing and gather user feedback to maintain the accessibility of learning resources to our wider workforce.
You will line manage the Learning Facilitator, Learning Coordinator and Learning Designers.
About the role
Your main duties will include:
- Work with Leads and others in the department to closely understand learning needs from different parts of the organisation, recommending and as necessary designing suitable responses.
- Use learning consultancy skills to work with subject matter experts and other colleagues to clarify any identified needs.
- Advise on appropriate learning design techniques and approaches, drawing on recognised good practice and an understanding of how people learn.
- Develop, and support others to develop effective blended learning solutions and campaigns, as appropriate.
About you
The successful applicant will have:
- Experience of supporting and managing online learning platforms and learning management systems and streamlining them to create the most effective learner experience
- A proven track record of working with digital learning suppliers and vendors
- Possess project planning and management - experienced at designing and delivering learning projects to agreed timescales
- Sound understanding of social care and issues facing our sector
The rewards
- Up to 35 days' annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
- Staff discount shopping scheme 'Rewarding Dimensions'
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Qualification scheme
- Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'
- Discounted health and dental cover
- Life Assurance
- Season Ticket Loan
For more information visit www.dimensions-uk.org/careers
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