Digital Learning Designer

Networking Women in the Fire Service; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A public safety organization is seeking a Digital Learning Designer to create engaging and effective digital learning resources. This role involves designing content, collaborating with experts, and working on multiple projects. Candidates should have a passion for digital learning and instructional design principles. The position offers hybrid working options and diverse benefits including career development opportunities and mental health support.

Benefits

Career progression and specialist training

Health & wellbeing support

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Additional rewards and benefits

Qualifications

• A-level or equivalent education required.
• Proficiency in instructional design and accessibility standards.
• Ability to use design software for images and graphics.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality, accessible digital learning content.
• Collaborate with experts to create interactive learning resources.
• Manage multiple projects and contribute innovative ideas.

Skills

Instructional design principles

Adobe Creative Suite

Organizational skills

Digital learning passion

Education

A-level or equivalent

Tools

Adapt

Multimedia production software

Job description

Overview

Digital Learning Designer – Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Salary: £37,280 – £39,152 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week (part time hours considered)

Contract: Two Years Fixed Term

Location: Huntingdon

Hybrid Working – flexible, agile hybrid pattern with options to work from home, CFRS locations, or other locations around Cambridgeshire.

Take your career further with a Service that puts people first. We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Digital Learning Designer to help shape our future.

About the Role

We’re looking for a creative and motivated Digital Learning Designer to join our team. This role focuses on designing high-quality, accessible digital learning content using tools like Adapt, Adobe Creative Suite, and multimedia production software. You’ll collaborate with subject matter experts and colleagues across the organisation to transform complex information into engaging, effective learning resources.

You’ll be involved in every stage of the content development process – from storyboarding and scripting to creating interactive modules, videos, and graphics. The role offers the opportunity to manage multiple projects, contribute new ideas, and support innovation in digital learning.

This is a great opportunity to use your digital design skills to support staff development and contribute to community safety, all within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

About You

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Ideally, you will possess the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Educated to A-level or equivalent
• Understanding of instructional design principles and accessibility standards. Familiarity with frameworks like ADDIE, Gagné’s events, SAM, or Bloom’s Taxonomy
• Ability to manipulate images and graphics using appropriate software
• Organisational skills – prioritising and managing multiple tasks and deadlines
• Passion for digital learning and improving operational content
• “Can do” attitude and creative approach to problem-solving
• Commitment to supporting organisational objectives and community safety
• Ability to challenge constructively and sensitively, seeking positive outcomes
• Customer focused and driven by fulfilment in reaching high standards and genuinely supporting the organisation to achieve its objectives

What You’ll Be Offered

• Career progression and specialist training – opportunities to develop new skills, gain qualifications, or advance into leadership roles
• Health & wellbeing support – access to mental health resources, an Employee Assistance Programme, and occupational health services
• A culture of inclusion and belonging – bring your whole self to the job
• As a Disability Confident Employer, commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace with inclusion ambassadors and networks
• Additional rewards and benefits including 24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service, competitive pension, family-friendly policies, hybrid working options, on-site parking (site-specific), and Blue Light Discounts

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, review the Recruitment Pack, complete an EDI form, and send your CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role in line with the person specification held in the recruitment pack to [e-mail]. Please note that CVs submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date: 12noon 9 October 2025