E-Learning Developer

The College of Optometrists is the professional body for optometry. It qualifies the profession and delivers the guidance and development to ensure optometrists provide the best possible care. We promote excellence through the College’s affixes, by building the evidence base for optometry, and raising awareness of the profession with the public, commissioners, and healthcare professionals.

We are looking for an E-Learning Developer who will join our established and busy Education team. This role will work across the College and with external stakeholders to develop appropriate, effective and engaging online training and qualification assets for the College.

Reporting to the Digital Education Manager, the role holder will be responsible for (please refer to the Job Description for more details):  

• Develop, produce, and publish engaging digital training content, courses, and resources using e-learning authoring tools and video/audio editing software.
• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies for developing the digital assets and resources.
• Edit and update existing content to ensure accuracy and relevance
• Support and assist with user feedback processes by gathering and collating data and reports  from the College’s learning platform.

Successful candidates would need to demonstrate the following skills, experience and knowledge:

• Strong experience in developing digital content and SCORM based e-learning courses, with a deep understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Competent in using graphics/image software, video/audio editing, and e-learning authoring tools such as Adapt and Articulate 360 suite, especially Storyline and Rise.
• Ability to coordinate and deliver multiple internal and external projects running concurrently.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work proactively and independently while meeting multiple deadlines and delivering high-quality, accurate outputs at all times.
• Awareness of data security when handling course materials and user information.

A copy of the full job description can be downloaded from the website. In return, we offer a variety of benefits including a generous pension plan, life assurance and a health care cash plan. There is also potential to progress to a range maximum of £49,993 under our performance based/market driven incremental scheme.

To apply for the position, please send your CV and a cover letter no later than the closing date below clearly demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role via the 'Apply' button.

Application deadline: Sunday 19 January 11pm             

Interview date: Monday 27 January  

Second interview: Friday 31 January

Equality and inclusion

The College is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to avoiding unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, valuing the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation. In support of this we follow a fair recruitment process in which shortlisting and other recruitment decisions are made on the basis of skills, competencies and experience demonstrated in the application and interview process.

If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made to support your application due to a disability or other condition, please let us know.

Additional Information

• We operate a flexible working window from 8 am to 6 pm where you can vary your start and end time.This role is flexible and can be worked over a variety of working patterns.
• We also offer hybrid working. Typically College staff will work around 20 - 40% of their time at the workplace per week.

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