Learning Content Studio Lead

dalcourmaclaren; Bicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalcour Maclaren is seeking a Learning Content Studio Lead to transform complex technical expertise into scalable digital learning assets. You will collaborate with surveying, planning, environmental, geomatics and other disciplines to capture critical knowledge and produce assets like short-form videos, micro-learning, e-learning modules, guides and podcasts.

This role builds and leads the internal DM Academy Content Studio, manages end-to-end production, sets quality standards and ensures

Qualifications

• Design and develop digital learning content.
• Create video-based multimedia learning assets.
• Strong instructional design capabilities.
• Experience with Articulate and Rise authoring tools.
• Translate technical information into engaging learning experiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication.
• Collaborate with SMEs to capture knowledge.
• Able to translate complex topics for learners.

Responsibilities

• Capture priority knowledge areas with subject matter experts.
• Lead DM Academy Content Studio end-to-end production.
• Produce short-form video content and micro-learning.
• Design engaging multimedia learning experiences.
• Coordinate contributions from multiple stakeholders.
• Manage learning authoring tools and LMS.
• Promote learning content across the organization.
• Monitor engagement and improve content through feedback.

Skills

Digital learning design

Video content creation

Instructional design

Articulate 360

Rise 360

Knowledge translation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

SME collaboration

Tools

Articulate 360

Rise 360

Job description

At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future.

Role Purpose

The Learning Content Studio Lead is responsible for transforming Dalcour Maclaren's technical expertise into engaging, scalable and accessible digital learning experiences. Working closely with technical specialists, professional leads and skills leads across surveying, planning, environmental, geomatics and other specialist disciplines, the role will capture critical organisational knowledge and convert it into high-quality learning content. The role will establish and lead the DM Academy's internal content studio capability, producing a continuous flow of digital learning assets including short-form video content, micro-learning, e-learning modules, technical explainers, podcasts, guides and knowledge resources. The Learning Content Studio Lead will play a pivotal role in accelerating capability development across the business by making technical expertise easier to share, consume and apply.

Key Responsibilities

Knowledge Capture & Content Creation

Partner with professional leads, technical experts and skills leads to identify priority knowledge areas. Facilitate knowledge-capture sessions with subject matter experts. Translate technical expertise into engaging learning content suitable for a range of audiences. Convert complex information into practical, learner-focused resources. Create content that supports both early-career professionals and experienced practitioners.

Content Studio Leadership

Establish and manage the DM Academy Content Studio. Own the end-to-end content production process from concept through to publication. Develop content standards, templates and quality assurance processes. Build a sustainable pipeline of learning content aligned to business priorities. Ensure content remains current, relevant and technically accurate.

Digital Learning Production

Produce short-form video content on a regular basis. Create micro-learning resources, digital learning modules and learning pathways. Design highly engaging multimedia learning experiences. Apply modern learning design principles to maximise learner engagement and retention. Incorporate graphics, animation, interactive content and AI-enabled tools where appropriate.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong relationships with technical leaders across the business. Coach subject matter experts on effective knowledge sharing. Coordinate contributions from multiple stakeholders. Act as the bridge between technical expertise and learner experience.

Learning Technology

Manage and optimise learning authoring tools and content development platforms. Work effectively with Learning Management Systems and digital learning environments. Stay informed on emerging learning technologies and content production techniques. Recommend innovative approaches to improve quality, speed and scalability.

Academy Visibility & Engagement

Promote learning content across the organisation. Support capability-building campaigns and learning initiatives. Create a consistent cadence of learning content releases throughout the year. Help establish DM Academy as a centre of excellence for professional development and technical learning.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

Monitor learner engagement and content usage. Gather feedback from learners and stakeholders. Evaluate the effectiveness of learning assets. Continuously improve content quality and impact through data and insight.

Key Deliverables

• Deliver a consistent flow of digital learning content throughout the year.
• Publish regular short-form learning content.
• Build and maintain a growing technical learning library.
• Increase employee engagement with self-directed learning.
• Improve access to technical knowledge across the business.
• Strengthen capability development through scalable learning solutions.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience designing and developing digital learning content.
• Experience creating video-based content and multimedia learning assets.
• Strong instructional design capability.
• Experience using e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate and Rise
• Ability to convert technical information into engaging and accessible learning experiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with subject matter experts.