Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

About the role:

Activate Learning are now looking for an Online Learning Designer who is both creative and technically adept to develop and support the ongoing learning technology systems of the Group to enhance our teaching, learning and assessment.

In this role, you will be responsible for working with our Digital Education Advisors and Group Digital Learning Advisors to interpret instructional design planning and build this directly onto our virtual learning environment (VLE). This will mean that you work with Digital Content Developers to design online learning assets. This role will also include supporting the delivery and maintenance of e-learning programmes via Virtual Learning Environments. You will provide a leading role in the development of information technology and its applications to teaching and professional development, creating and editing online learning content as required.

You will ensure quality and standards of service provide business continuity in meeting the needs of the Group and support the day-to-day operations of the college learning environments (Libraries), providing support to staff and students as required to ensure a high level of customer service at all times.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

We are looking for candidates with experience in translating a curriculum programme into an exceptional online learning experience, therefore a high degree of IT literacy and experience in developing courses within and managing a Virtual Learning Environment is essential.

With knowledge of developments in multimedia and learning technologies, you will have the ability to build and develop new resources and ways of working to improve our service and give a high quality experience for our students and staff.

This is a permanent, full time role with the potential and will be  based in our Reading college campus, with opportunities of working from home and may require travel to other sites.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Here are some of our benefits:

• Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
• An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
• Specialised support and development for teaching staff
• Access to qualified coaches for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app
• Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee resource groups
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend vacancy incentive
• Access to student discount programmes

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.