Senior Instructional Designer (RSP)

Integrated Care System; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer to enhance their digital learning program. This pivotal role involves developing a training strategy and fostering a collaborative learning environment supporting diverse stakeholders. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with key digital design tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in evaluating service performance and managing stakeholders.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Articulate and Canva.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a digital training strategy to enhance service usage.
• Deliver various training methodologies including e-learning and webinars.
• Provide learning and development advice to staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Online metrics

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Diploma Level 6 in Instructional Design

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

Articulate

VYOND

Canva

Synthesia

Job description

The Senior Instructional Designer will be responsible for the development and delivery of the digital learning programme for the Research Systems Programme.

This role is key to the successful implementation and smooth transition to new digital services for all users of our research systems. The post holder will work closely with the Skills and Capability Manager but will have clear management over the digital learning required to support the new digital service. The candidate should have experience in Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE), instructional design principles, and the design, development, and delivery of e-learning.

Main Duties of the Job

The postholder will develop a digital training strategy, including:

• Analysis of core IT skills within the workforce, external stakeholders, and the HRA community to support the use of the new digital service (RSP).
• Comprehensive analysis of current BAU training requirements across the HRA landscape, focusing on appropriate learning methodologies to support various stakeholders, considering the 70/20/10 model.
• Focus on the programme's transition stages as outlined in the roadmap.
• Deliver training objectives by optimizing methodologies such as face-to-face learning, self-paced courses, webinars, and interactive e-learning.

Additionally, the postholder will provide strategic capability, learning, and development advice to staff, managers, and external stakeholders, fostering a culture that values professionalism.

About Us

We are a flexible working-friendly organization committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, including age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, religion or belief, sexual orientation, and other characteristics. We support flexible working arrangements and, for roles based in Nottingham or Bristol, offer home-based positions.

Job Responsibilities

Qualifications include a degree or equivalent experience in learning and development/digital learning design, Diploma Level 6 in Instructional Design, and CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience. Proficiency in Articulate, VYOND, Canva, Synthesia is required.

Skills and expertise needed include experience in evaluating service performance, stakeholder management, high-level computer skills, and experience with digital technologies for online and blended learning. Knowledge of online metrics, data analysis, and information governance is essential. Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills are required, along with the ability to manage multiple projects and build effective stakeholder relationships.

This role also requires a commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills, and Expertise

• Experience in evaluating and measuring service performance.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software and digital learning technologies.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Diploma Level 6 in Instructional Design.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent in learning and development.
• Proficiency in Articulate, VYOND, Canva, Synthesia.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

• Expertise in online metrics and data analysis.
• Attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex data.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Experience in collaborative team working and high-quality project delivery.
• Strong communication skills, including reviewing and quality assurance of content.

The application should be directed to the Head of Learning and Knowledge Management. The position is full-time, with flexible, home, or remote working options.