Learning Technologies Lead

NHS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a permanent Learning Technologies Lead. This role involves supporting the Virtual Learning Environment and creating eLearning resources to meet learner needs. Responsibilities include course material production, planning eLearning activities, and establishing interactive forums. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and experience with eLearning systems and content development. The position offers competitive salary and the option for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counseling service

Fast track physiotherapy service

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of working with OLM eLearning or a learning management system.
• Experience developing eLearning using an authoring tool such as Lectora.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop the Trust's online training capability.
• Plan and coordinate eLearning activities and resources.
• Establish forums for interactive discussions and peer-supported coursework.

Skills

Experience with OLM eLearning

Knowledge of IT related confidentiality and security

Analytical and judgement skills

Expert technical knowledge

Education

Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience

Chartered CIPD

Qualification in training or teaching

Tools

Lectora

Authoring tools

ESR BI reporting

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit a permanent Learning Technologies Lead to support the continued use and further development of our Virtual Learning Environment and Learning Technology resources to ensure that the Trust and its partners have appropriate learning resources in order to effectively support learner needs both now and in the future.

The role of the Learning Technologies Lead will be to build, maintain and develop the Trust's online training capability and its associated virtual learning environment (VLE).

This will include the production of course materials and content, planning for and coordination of eLearning activities and resources, establishing forums for interactive discussions and peer‑to‑peer supported coursework areas, accreditation of courseware, maximizing course completion rates, maintaining learner records and designing and implementing online monitoring and evaluation systems.

Main Responsibilities

• Learning Technologies Creation and Development
• Expert Technical Knowledge
• Maintaining Relationships and Communications
• Planning and Organisation
• Analytical and Judgement Skills
• Quality Assurance
• Professional Personal Qualities

About Us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture: our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition: as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing: we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits: We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted: 08 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Secondment

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number: 421-CORP-3515R

Job locations: Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SX

Job Description and Contact

For more information please see attached the job description and person specification and for any questions please contact Nichola Langdale on 01423 553096 or at [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications – Essential

• Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience

Qualifications – Desirable

• Chartered CIPD
• Qualification in training or teaching

Experience – Essential

• Knowledge of working with OLM eLearning or a learning management system
• Working via SMEs to conduct training needs analysis and design content of eLearning
• Experience developing eLearning using an authoring tool such as Lectora
• Knowledge of IT related confidentiality and security

Experience – Desirable

• Knowledge of ESR BI reporting
• Experience of developing eLearning packages using Lectora/Storyline authoring tools
• Working knowledge and understanding of ESR, OLM and OLM eLearning
• Management of eLearning helpdesk and handling of eLearning user queries

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer Details

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SX

Employer's website: https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/