Digital Learning Lead required for 35 hours per week, Homebased in Northwest England - Driver

Alternative Futures Group; Liverpool City Region; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and social care charity is seeking a Digital Learning Lead to design and implement digital learning strategies. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Education or related fields and a strong knowledge of digital/eLearning platforms. The position offers flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight, and requires travel between locations.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career development support

Lifestyle support services

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge of digital/eLearning platforms.
• Methodical approach to creating engaging digital and eLearning content.
• Ability to handle complex information and provide clear end-user content.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement digital learning strategies.
• Design and develop e-learning content.
• Manage Learning Management System (LMS).
• Evaluate and improve digital learning.

Skills

Digital/eLearning platforms knowledge

Creating engaging eLearning content

Storyboard design for interactive eLearning

Strong planning and prioritisation

Excellent communication for data insights

Education

Degree in Education, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Overview

Digital Learning Lead required for 35 hours per week, homebased in Northwest England. Driver required due to travel between locations.

Role involves designing, implementing, and managing digital learning initiatives across the organisation. A strategic thinker with a passion for leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences, develop performance and drive digital success.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement digital learning strategies: Create and execute a comprehensive digital learning strategy and policy that aligns with the organisation’s goals.
• Design and develop e-learning content: Create engaging modules, videos and other digital learning materials using instructional design principles.
• Manage Learning Management System (LMS): Oversee administration and maintenance to meet organisational needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders: Identify learning needs with subject matter experts and present digital learning analytics to inform improvements.
• Lead digital learning initiatives: Promote digital learning opportunities using guides and training resources.
• Monitor and manage compliance: Maintain induction, mandatory, business-as-usual and recertification training records.
• Collaborate on the Learning Hub: Support improvements to the Learning Hub using multimedia content.
• Evaluate and improve digital learning: Assess effectiveness via feedback, analytics and performance metrics and implement improvements.
• Stay current with industry trends: Keep up-to-date with research, technologies, trends and best practices in digital learning.

Common Responsibilities

• Demonstrate good judgment and informed decision making.
• Lead initiatives to support social and environmental responsibility.
• Promote the use of technology and establish professional working relationships with colleagues and external partners.
• Contribute to the development of quality services and uphold the organisation’s values, policies and legal requirements.
• Engage in continuous professional development and support others to do the same.
• Travel within the operational area as required; work flexibly to meet organisational needs.
• Adhere to recruitment policies and act with integrity and transparency.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Specialist knowledge of digital/eLearning platforms.
• Methodical approach to creating engaging digital and eLearning content.
• Storyboard design and development of interactive eLearning and microlearning using multimedia.
• Strong planning and prioritisation with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle complex information and provide clear end-user content.
• Excellent written and oral communication for data insights, reports and presentations.
• Ability to simplify complex technical scenarios for end users.

Experience

• Experience collaborating with stakeholders at different levels.
• Managing Learning Management Systems and evaluating potential software for microlearning.
• Proven experience delivering digital adoption solutions and analysing digital learning metrics.
• Experience translating complex concepts into easy-to-understand language for end users.
• Experience working in a high-performing team.

Qualifications and Training

• Degree in Education, Computer Science, Instructional Design, Learning Technologies or related field; or equivalent professional knowledge.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 and related applications.

About Us and Benefits

Alternative Futures Group is a health and social care charity providing specialist support for people with a learning disability or mental health condition. We offer extended flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight or a 4.5-day week, and provide career development and lifestyle support services. Travel is required; a driver is needed.

We are a values-based employer committed to equal opportunities and supporting staff to deliver high-quality services.

Application and Notes

To apply, please submit your application through the channels provided by Alternative Futures Group.