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Learning Designer
| Posting date: | 27 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,756 to £40,920 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £51,878 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2025 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Derby |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0553-24 |
Summary
We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.
The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.
We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.
Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
About the Department
The Digital Learning and Online Content (DLOC) team is part of the Provost Learning and Teaching Department and has responsibility for delivering excellence in Digital and Online Learning at the University. The Online Learning development area consists of Learning Design and Online Content Production teams that work in partnership with Academic authors to deliver high-quality and inclusive Online Learning provision.
The DLOC team has recently been named as a winner of a 2024 Catalyst Award for Diversity, Equality, Inclusion & Belonging. The award recognises the notable work of the University in fostering a digitally accessible environment.
About the Role
As a Learning Designer you will have creative flare and a passion for devising excellent online learning provision to engage learners. You will work in partnership with academic teams to guide and advise them and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our offering. Flexibility, customer focus and commitment to making a difference for our students will be essential.
The anticipated interview date is Thursday 6th March 2025.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
You will have experience of applying co-creation practice in the development of instructional resources and learning experiences with (academic) subject matter experts and experience of working in a formal education, adult education and / or digital educational publishing setting.
Additionally, we value resilience, flexibility, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment. Your motivation, patience, and ability to remain calm under pressure will ensure you excel in this role.
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
Holiday purchase
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Dr Gary Fisher, Learning Design and Online Practice Manager via g.fisher@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Please visit Applying from Overseas for more information.
The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.
The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.
We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.
Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
About the Department
The Digital Learning and Online Content (DLOC) team is part of the Provost Learning and Teaching Department and has responsibility for delivering excellence in Digital and Online Learning at the University. The Online Learning development area consists of Learning Design and Online Content Production teams that work in partnership with Academic authors to deliver high-quality and inclusive Online Learning provision.
The DLOC team has recently been named as a winner of a 2024 Catalyst Award for Diversity, Equality, Inclusion & Belonging. The award recognises the notable work of the University in fostering a digitally accessible environment.
About the Role
As a Learning Designer you will have creative flare and a passion for devising excellent online learning provision to engage learners. You will work in partnership with academic teams to guide and advise them and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our offering. Flexibility, customer focus and commitment to making a difference for our students will be essential.
The anticipated interview date is Thursday 6th March 2025.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
You will have experience of applying co-creation practice in the development of instructional resources and learning experiences with (academic) subject matter experts and experience of working in a formal education, adult education and / or digital educational publishing setting.
Additionally, we value resilience, flexibility, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment. Your motivation, patience, and ability to remain calm under pressure will ensure you excel in this role.
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
Holiday purchase
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Dr Gary Fisher, Learning Design and Online Practice Manager via g.fisher@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Please visit Applying from Overseas for more information.
The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.