Junior Learning Developer & System Admin Support

VerseOne Group; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust seeks an entry‑level Digital Learning Assistant to support the Learning Management System and develop engaging digital learning content for staff.

You will work with the Digital Learning Team within POD, maintaining courses, supporting users, checking data quality and helping create accessible, visually engaging materials for clinical, non-clinical and business needs.

Qualifications

• Educated to A Level level or proven experience with detailed evidence of working at this level.
• Experience with multimedia and online learning development tools such as Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Go Animate and Adobe design products.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Evidence of IT knowledge and skills aligned with local and national initiatives.
• Previous Learning Management software experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop digital learning content and LMS courses.
• Support users and check data quality for courses and materials.
• Create accessible, engaging digital learning resources with guidance from the POD team.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve digital learning across services.

Skills

Tech interest

Creativity

Communication

Microsoft Office

Willing to learn

Portfolio building

Team learning

Education

A Level or equivalent

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Camtasia

GoAnimate

Adobe design tools

LMS software experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

Band 3

Main area Digital Learning, Education, LMS Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent: Full time

Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working
• Home or remote working

37.5 hours per week Job ref 390-COR-SO-5856-A

Site Southend Town Southend Salary £25,760 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 03/11/2026 23:59

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

Join the Digital Learning Team, in this entry-level role, you will create engaging digital learning and support the Learning Management System, helping NHS colleagues access training for safe, effective care.

What you will do

• Create videos, animations, graphics and accessible online learning.
• Work with subject experts to develop content.
• Support users, maintain courses, check data and test materials.
• Explore tools and suggest improvements.

What we are looking for

• Interest in technology, digital media or online learning.
• Creativity, curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Good communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Confidence using computers and Microsoft applications.
• Gain practical experience in digital content, learning technology and systems.
• Learn from a supportive, experienced team.
• Build your portfolio while supporting staff development and patient care.

Show us what you can do

No prior professional experience is required; we value potential and enthusiasm from education, personal projects, volunteering or work. Share examples such as videos, designs, presentations, websites or podcasts.

Main duties of the job

Working as a member of the Digital Learning Team within People & Organisational Development (POD), the post holder The post holder will support the Digital Learning Team through a balanced mix of Learning Management System administration and digital learning content development. The role will involve maintaining courses, supporting users, checking data quality, and helping create clear, accessible, visually engaging digital learning materials. Working with colleagues in the MSE, POD and service facilitators the post holder will ensure the effective development and implementation of digital learning content to support clinical, non-clinical and business requirements across MSE.

Digital learning content should be clear, accessible and learner-focused, supporting staff development, service improvement and patient care.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

see Job Description and Job Specification document in the documents section of this application form

Qualifications

• Educated to A Level level or proven experience with detailed evidence of working at this level.

Knowledge

• Experience working with a range of multimedia and online learning development tools, particularly Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Go Animate, Adobe Design products.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft office products.
• Evidence of development of IT knowledge & skills in line with local & national initiatives.
• Previous Learning Management software experience.

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.