Learning Designer

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Department: Product and Technology

Location: Home based, UK (with occasional travel to our London office)

Reports to: Director of Curriculum

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: (Depending on experience)

Role Overview

As a Learning Designer at Cambridge Spark, you will transform content into engaging learning materials.

You will focus on building effective learning modules within our platform, working closely with SMEs and Product Managers to ensure high-quality learner experiences, accessibility standards, and incorporating learner feedback.

Key Responsibilities

1. Content Development: Convert technical content developed by data and AI subject matter experts into engaging, accessible learning materials that bring complex concepts to life.
2. Learning Material Design: Design visually compelling, instructionally sound learning materials that effectively communicate concepts to diverse audiences.
3. Learning Module Development: Build comprehensive modules within our learning platform, creating cohesive learning journeys.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with SMEs and Product Managers to ensure technical accuracy and engaging, accessible experiences.
5. Feedback Implementation: Use learner feedback to improve design and user experience of data and AI training materials.
6. Accessibility: Ensure all materials meet accessibility standards, accommodating diverse learner needs across our curriculum.

Candidate Specification

• Experience in instructional or learning design, preferably in technical or STEM fields.
• Strong digital design skills; proficiency in Google Workspace and Canva or similar tools.
• Experience with AI-powered tools, storyboarding, and developing video learning materials.
• Experience building modules within learning management systems or educational platforms.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and designing for learners with special educational needs.
• Excellent visual communication skills and ability to present complex information clearly.
• Strong collaboration skills with technical SMEs.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to high-quality assets.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards in digital learning.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Experience

• Building materials for apprenticeship programs.
• Designing for executive education programs.

Company Benefits

• Remote-first work environment with flexibility.
• Pension with up to 5% matched contributions.
• 25 days holiday + Flexi bank holidays + 1 day off for your birthday.
• A day for volunteering.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Health & Wellbeing allowance up to £30/month.
• Annual summer and Christmas events, company socials, CPD allowance, private medical insurance, holiday buy-back scheme, and EAP support.

Background to Our Organisation

We are an education technology company specializing in digital transformation skills training for corporate and government clients, leveraging our innovative platform EDUKATE.AI, which provides real-time feedback and a sandbox environment for learners. Since 2016, we have supported over 15,000 learners worldwide, trusted by major brands like Microsoft, NHS, and BBC. Our core values include Entrepreneurial spirit, Team Spirit, Customer Focus, and Gold Standard excellence.

Cambridge Spark is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a work environment free of discrimination and harassment, based solely on merit and individual qualifications.