Digital Learning Specialist

NHS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An important health organization in the UK seeks a digital learning specialist to enhance digital learning through expert collaboration. You will develop learning materials, manage the digital e-learning platform, and support a culture of continuous learning. The role requires proficiency in MS Office and experience in blended learning environments. This fixed-term role offers a salary range of £31,049 to £37,796 annually and embraces flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Inclusive workplace policies

Qualifications

• Proficient with MS Office.
• Experience of working within a blended learning environment.
• Experience in the development of innovative learning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Digital Learning & Operations Manager.
• Produce learning aims and objectives for learning programs.
• Select and use various techniques to determine instructional content.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Advanced MS Office proficiency

Excellent interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Negotiating and influencing

Education

IT qualification or media design qualification at A Level or BTEC

Tools

eLearning software like Storyline, Articulate, VYOND, Camtasia

Job description

Job Summary

The digital learning specialist will work as a key subject matter expert within the learning and development team working alongside others to ensure the digital learning needs for the organisation are met.

They will be part of the ecosystem of learning by using instructional design skills and digital learning skills in tandem to help create a range of digital learning for the organisation.

They will support the creation of a learning culture by embedding the 70:20:10 concept. They will support staff development through careful management of the digital e-learning platform including monitoring, data collection and analysing effectiveness of learning and deputise for the Digital Learning and Operations Manager when necessary.

Please note: This is also open to applicants who wish to apply for the role on a secondment basis. Applicants who fit this category are advised to speak with their Line Manager before applying and visit your organisations Secondment Policy.

Main Duties of the Job

• Support the Digital Learning & Operations Manager and Leadership and Management Learning Delivery Manager
• Lead in liaising with key stakeholders across the organisation and ready to lead discussions to scope, develop and review materials
• Produce learning aims and objectives for learning programs, gather content from multiple sources, and recommend effective blending solutions, to create new or update existing courses
• Select and use a variety of techniques to determine instructional content to maintain a high level of learning services and support the achievement of learning outcomes
• Co‑lead in creation of digital materials (e.g. animations, interactive guides, visual aids, video, e‑learning)
• Work in partnership with relevant third‑party technical support to develop and maintain the Learning Management System
• Develop training and advise staff as a means of ensuring that the use of the LMS is maximised
• Deploy learning interventions on the HRAs Learning Management System, including the creation and customisation of course activities and pathways
• Lead role in the development and delivery of the marketing activities associated with any learning
• Maintain knowledge and expertise in the latest practices in design and development

About Us

Working at the HRA, we are reminded daily of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for you, not just us and the work we do.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community: age, disability, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and other diverse characteristics, and we have policies in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.

When applying to work here, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement - if it works for us, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Please note, if applying to our Manchester, Nottingham or Bristol locations, we are only able to offer the role as home based.

Details

Details Date posted: 27 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 19 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number: 980‑HRA7538570‑B

Job location: Equinox House, City Link, Nottingham, NG2 4LA

Job Responsibilities

This role sits within the HRA Resources directorate which consists of various functions that work collaboratively to provide and deliver a range of services to staff committee members and suppliers of goods and services to the organisation. The directorate functions are: HR, Finance, Governance, Commercial, Equality & Diversity, Learning & Development.

Person Specification – Qualifications

• IT qualification or media design qualification at A Level or BTEC – or equivalent experience.
• Proficient with MS Office.

Person Specification – Desirable

• Qualified in the use of eLearning software such as Storyline, Articulate, VYOND, Camtasia or be prepared to train.

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise – Essential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise against a background of change and frequently changing demands.
• Advanced use of all MS Office packages, (eg Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet and Outlook).

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise – Desirable

• Excellent IT skills including knowledge of working with a contemporary online learning and events management platform.

Experience – Desirable

• Experience of working within a blended learning environment, which demonstrates the range of skills required for the post.
• Experience in the development of innovative learning solutions including a range of digital materials.
• Experience of Learning and development methodologies and understanding of what a learning culture is and how to build and sustain this.
• Experience of supporting learning within a blended learning environment.
• Experience of liaising and negotiating effectively with internal and external agencies, at all staff levels within an organisation.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills – Essential

• Self‑motivated with the ability to act on own initiative, work independently and to deadlines.

Interpersonal Skills – Essential

• Excellent inter‑personal skills and the ability to work within a team‑based environment.
• Ability to build strong working relationships within and across organisations.
• Ability to handle challenging situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent communication and team working skills coupled with an ability to work flexibly in a multi‑professional environment.
• Negotiating and influencing, including ability to be assertive whilst maintaining a positive, cooperative approach to managing workload.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and commitment to on‑going personal development.

Other – Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity.

Employer Details

Health Research Authority

Equinox House, City Link, Nottingham, NG2 4LA

Website: https://www.hra.nhs.uk/