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About
Contact
- Address
- Islington Council
- 222 Upper Street
- London
- N1 1XR
- Contact Number
- 020 7527 2000
Digital Learning and Design Lead
Closed for applications on: 19-Feb-2024 00:04
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 19-Feb-2024 00:04
Key details
Location
- Site
- 222 Upper Street, London, N1 1XR
- Address
- 222 Upper Street, London N1 1XR
- Town
- London
- Postcode
- N1 1XR
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Compressed hours
Salary
- Salary
- £48,063 - £51,099 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (PO4, scp 36-39)
Specialty
- Main area
- Human Resources
Our mission
We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.
Job overview
Here in Islington HR we have reshaped our service provision to put digital, learning and innovation at the heart of what we do. We have made great progress in establishing how we work with colleagues across the Council to become a trusted professional partner, empowering our managers and people to thrive. By joining our team, you will play a vital role in enabling this, ensuring equality is at the centre of all that we do in our communities and our workplace.
We have an exciting 2 year fixed term contract opportunity for a Digital Learning and Design Lead.
Advert
You will work with HR colleagues to support the implementation of the council’s digital learning strategy and to develop learning pathways for user groups. You will provide expert guidance, advice, and support to colleagues on the design, development and implementation of online materials and resources, helping colleagues implement a range of new technologies to enhance the learning experience.
You will develop internal digital learning capability through events, advice, tools and resources engaging with employee representative groups. You will be an advocate for the user experience when developing digital learning solutions and provide high-level advice and guidance in the effective use and implementation of blended learning and other technologies.
Working for our organisation
Although this is a full time role of 35 hours per week we would be happy to consider applications from those wishing to work as part of a job share. We also welcome flexible working requests such as compressed working hours. A mix of office and home working will also apply.
In return for your knowledge and skills, we offer a vast range of staff benefits here at Islington such as:
- up to 31 days leave per year with more for long service!
- A range of flexible working arrangements
- Excellent pension scheme
- Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
- Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!
- A mix of office and home working
- Staff support networks
Please visit Working for the council | Islington Council to find out more!
If you think you have the skills and experience, and have what it takes to take our vision forward, then we look forward to receiving your application.
Closing date: Sunday 21st January 2024 at 23:59
Interviews: week commencing 29th January 2024
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Develop digital learning solutions utilising digital tools and technology to produce innovative and effective solutions.
- Lead projects and initiatives that are aligned with enhancing the quality and consistency of the digital learning environment, the digital skills and capabilities of staff, and the use of technology-enhanced learning.
- Provide expert guidance, advice, and support to colleagues on the design, development and implementation of online materials and resources, helping colleagues implement a range of new technologies to enhance the learning experience.
- Work with HR colleagues to support the implementation of the council’s digital learning strategy and contribute to the delivery of other key strategic objectives.
- Work with HR colleagues to develop learning pathways for user groups.
- Develop internal digital learning capability through events, advice, tools and resources, and learning engaging with employee representative groups.
- Design online materials to support the delivery blended/online courses. Create and update materials for blended learning, including text, images, and digital media.
- Build and manage strong working relationships with internal stakeholders as well as external suppliers.
- Curate and market content, tools, and resources for optimal user experience and business impact.
- Be an advocate for the user experience when developing digital learning solutions.
- Undertake needs analysis and end-user research to inform design and determine performance outcomes.
- Develop and implement innovative ways of evaluating knowledge transfer to learners.
- Analyse course enrolments, completion rates and evaluations. Implement strategies to increase both and monitor learners progress and utilisation.
- Creation and support of various tools to assist the HR team with LMS development.
- Provide high-level advice and guidance in the effective use and implementation of blended learning and other technologies.
- Ensure accessibility, diversity and inclusion considerations are embedded into the planning, design and delivery of digital materials and tools.
It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination.
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are also committed to flexible working and will consider requests where possible.
Islington Council also operates random drug or alcohol testing for safety critical roles or for where there may be just cause.
To apply for this position please use the online application process. Please note that the council only accepts online applications, no CVs or alternative forms of applications are accepted. If you are unable to use the online process please contact the Recruitment team on 020 7527 2155 or e-mail [email protected]
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Relevant CIPD qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Experience of creating online learning experiences, self-paced e-learning courses and modules, and multimedia learning components.
- Experience of working with managers and key stakeholders to shape and implement effective learning and development strategies and interventions.
- Experience of effective project management of initiatives, from concept through to implementation.
- Strong technical capability in e-learning tools / multimedia and online learning technologies.
- Expert knowledge of learning design theory and practical application across all type of learning environment, keeping up to date with new thinking/approaches and sharing with the wider team.
- Experienced in the use of digital resources to create and deliver learning e.g. authoring tools, virtual classrooms, creation of infographics etc.
- Strong and credible delivery/facilitation skills in a virtual and face to face environment.
- Up to date knowledge of new learning technologies and evolving learning methods.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Astrid Keogh
- Job title
- Head of Organisational Development
- Email address
- [email protected]
No longer accepting applications
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