Senior Training Design Officer

Marine Society and Sea Cadets; London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marine Society and Sea Cadets is seeking a Senior Training Design Officer to join their Learning Development team. This role involves creating engaging learning activities, managing content, and collaborating with volunteers to enhance the Sea Cadet experience. The position offers a full-time, fixed-term contract with a salary of £32,500 per annum, alongside various employee benefits.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension with employer contribution

Wellbeing portal and EAP

Qualifications

• Experience in creating fun, engaging learning activities.
• Experience working with young people.
• Confident writing high-quality session plans.

Responsibilities

• Create fun, engaging learning activities and sessions.
• Work with subject matter experts to ensure sessions are accurate.
• Lead working groups to empower young people.

Skills

Creating engaging learning activities

Project management

Strong IT literacy

Tools

Premier Pro

Illustrator

Canva

Job description

Senior Training Design Officer

Location: National Support Centre, London, SE1 / Hybrid working

Contract: Full time, fixed-term one-year contract

Salary: £32,500 gross per annum

Closing Date: 26 June 2025

Are you an educator looking for a new opportunity?

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity delivering life-changing nautical adventures for young people through the Sea Cadets, providing them with the best possible start in life. We also offer personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers through the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have developed a vision and five-year strategy to enhance our impact and support our community.

We are currently seeking a Senior Training Design Officer to join the Sea Cadet’s Learning Development team.

If you enjoy creating engaging, high-quality session plans, activities, and resources for indoor and outdoor learning, this could be the role for you.

Responsibilities

1. Create engaging learning activities and sessions.
2. Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure session accuracy and practicality.
3. Promote session use by engaging volunteers at all levels.
4. Manage the creation of instructional videos to support learning.
5. Participate in training reviews and evaluations.
6. Advise on the development of inclusive learning materials.
7. Support active collaboration and sharing of best practices.
8. Lead working groups to empower young people in their learning journey.

Requirements

• Experience in creating engaging learning activities.
• Experience designing outdoor learning.
• Proficiency in writing high-quality session plans.
• Experience working with young people.
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts.
• Demonstrable project management skills.
• Strong IT literacy.

Desirable

• Knowledge of STEM subjects or community engagement.
• Experience with e-learning platforms.
• Video editing skills (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro) or graphic design skills (e.g., Illustrator, Canva).
• Experience working with 9-12-year-olds and creating age-appropriate resources.

For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack.

Benefits

• Hybrid working opportunities.
• Cycle-to-work scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance (4x salary) for pension scheme members.
• Private medical insurance.
• Pension with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Wellbeing portal and Employee Assistance Program with 121 counselling.
• Development opportunities through our annual learning calendar.
• Annual staff conference for reflection and networking.

To apply, please submit a 500-word supporting statement explaining your suitability for the role, along with your CV. Applications missing these components will not be considered.

Additional Information

MSSC encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We adhere to safeguarding policies and employment is subject to pre-employment checks, including references, criminal record checks, and security clearance. Successful applicants will attend safeguarding training and undergo necessary background checks.