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:

Due to internal secondments to another project, Activate Learning are recruiting for a Group Learning Technologist to backfill their positions.

As one of our Learning Technologists you would be responsible for developing high-quality, interactive, and modular digital learning experiences and assets to enhance the learner experience and engagement with online learning.

Taking requirements from internal stakeholders, you'll provide support, advice and guidance to prepare a development timeline to meet their requirements. Project managing throughout this timeline, you'll work collaboratively within the team and with other stakeholders in the business to develop digital assets and bring digital learning content to life.

Alongside this the team supports the running of college learning environments, and some library cover may be required to support your colleagues.

These are full-time roles on fixed-term contracts until March 2025. This will be based at our City of Oxford College campus.

What do you need to be successful as a Group Learning Technologist at Activate Learning?

The successful candidate must have 2-3 years experience working in eLearning/Creative Industries, and experience creating high quality learning experiences and multimedia assets. With knowledge of developing eLearning for accessibility (minimum WCAG 2.0 AA) you'll understand instructional design methodologies, design theory, story boarding and using request management services.

Ideally you would have significant experience of working in a fast paced digital environment, collaborating across teams. Due to the library cover that may be required, experience of customer service would be desirable.

We're looking for candidates who have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, planning skills and knowledge of project management.

While not necessary, knowledge of the Further Education sector and specific challenges of creating eLearning in an FE environment would be an advantage. Your application would also be supported by a knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, an understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and an awareness of the latest developments in digital learning.

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.