Learning Content Developer

V.Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in ship management is seeking a Learning Content Developer in London. The ideal candidate will design and implement engaging training materials, leveraging digital tools and instructional design principles. A strong background in maritime operations and instructional writing is essential. This role offers a competitive salary and significant opportunities for career growth in the maritime sector.

Benefits

Market leading salary

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Sailing experience as Master or Chief Engineer.
• Knowledge of maritime legislation and industry standards.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Strong storytelling and curriculum development skills.

Responsibilities

• Design maritime training courses, including STCW-aligned programs.
• Create interactive e-learning and blended learning materials.
• Work with marine subject matter experts to tailor training.
• Analyze learner performance data for content improvement.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Instructional writing

Education

Experience in marine training content development

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Learning Management System (LMS)

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Vacancy NameLearning Content DeveloperVacancy NoVN14883Location CountryUnited KingdomWork LocationLondonWho are V?As a global leader in ship management and marine services, we add value to a vessel’s operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V. gives every client the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, together with supporting management and commercial services, V. has an unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured. Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and they support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals - people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service, for internal and external stakeholders.Overall Purpose of The Job

The Learning Content Developer is responsible for designing, developing and implementing engaging and effective learning materials for various training programs. This role involves applying instructional design principles, leveraging digital tools, and creating interactive content to enhance learning experiences. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, and experienced in developing e-learning, blended learning, and instructor-led training materials.

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Design and develop maritime training courses, including STCW-aligned programs, safety training and compliance modules.

Create interactive e-learning modules, instructor-led training (ILT) materials, and blended learning programs.

Apply instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, Kirkpatrick’s Model) to ensure effective knowledge retention.

Develop multimedia-rich training using videos, animations, interactive simulations, and assessments.

Marine Industry-Specific Training Development

Ensure course content aligns with IMO, STCW, ISM Code, MARPOL, SOLAS, and OCIMF (SIRE 2.0) requirements.

Design safety-critical training, including emergency response, risk assessment, human factors, and navigational safety.

Develop training for specific vessel types, including tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, and offshore support vessels.

Work with marine simulators to enhance experiential learning.

E-Learning & Digital Learning Solutions

Develop SCORM/xAPI-compliant e-learning courses for integration with Learning Management System (LMS).

Utilize authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) to create interactive content.

Work with AI-driven training technologies to create immersive learning experiences for seafarers.

Ensure content is mobile-friendly and accessible for onboard and remote learning.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with V. Group marine subject matter experts (SMEs) and training institutions.

Collaborate with Ship Management offices, Crewing teams, HSSEQ / Compliance teams to tailor training to operational needs.

Assessment & Learning Analytics

Develop knowledge assessments, competency-based evaluations, and scenario-based exercises.

Analyze learner performance data to improve content effectiveness and regulatory compliance.

Use learning analytics to measure training impact and recommend improvements.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

Review the quality of training content delivered in V.Ships Training centres, to ensure meeting STCW, Industry or any other required standards.

Review the quality of LMS training (eLearning, videos, guides) to ensure the content is fit for purpose and meeting standards.

Observe face-to-face and virtual classroom training delivery to ensure training is delivered to a high standard consistently and course objectives are met.

Maintain and update training materials to reflect changing maritime laws and best practices.

Implement gamification and microlearning techniques to enhance engagement.

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Sailing experience as Master or Chief Engineer

Knowledge on Maritime legislation, regulation and Industry standards.

Adaptive towards technology.

Strong ability to communicate

Ability to work in multi-cultural dynamic environment

Strong storytelling, instructional writing, and curriculum development skills.

Ability to translate complex marine operations into engaging learning experiences.

Excellent project management and collaboration skills.

Attention to detail and a passion for learning and development

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V.Ships sailing experience

Proficiency in e-learning development tools (e.g. Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate).

Experience working with maritime LMS platforms (e.g. Ocean Learning Platform).

3+ years of experience in marine training content development, instructional design, or e-learning.

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