Resources and Learning Officer

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About the role

Job title: Learning & Resources Officer
Location: Gateshead Office with remote working
Salary: £30,230.00 per annum
Benefits: A generous holiday allowance (30 days & bank holidays), a 6% matched pension scheme and a range of other voluntary benefits
In addition, we offer excellent training and family friendly policies to support flexible working and a range of health and discount benefits.
We are looking to recruit a Learning & Resources Officer to join the Employability and Careers team at Education Development Trust.
Working as part of the Business Improvement Team the Learning and Resources Officer will lead on the creation of high-quality multimedia resources and learning materials used by direct delivery staff to support the ESF contracts delivered by EdDvTrust Employability and Careers, as well as sharing learning and best practice across the Employability and Careers portfolio of contracts.
The role holder will work in partnership with Contract Managers to design and deliver blended learning solutions based on business needs with the application of learning theory and pedagogy to ensure beneficiaries are receiving ‘best in class’ resources and a high-quality user experience.

A full list of the job objectives can be found in the job description.
Person specification:
Knowledge
Essential:

• Educated to minimum Level 4 (or equivalent) in a relevant area or ability to demonstrate significant relevant experience
• Proven knowledge of, and passion for, digital content trends matched with working knowledge of user experience-led learning design and accessibility standards
• Knowledge and understanding learning standards, in particular relating to eLearning

• Deep knowledge of diversity, equality and inclusion

Desirable:

• A Careers guidance/employability qualification
• Commitment to continual professional development, in particular in the field of learning and development

Experience
Essential:

• Prior experience working as a learning and development professional
• Demonstrable experience in the design and development of learning resources, within a design / e-learning / digitally focused position
• Demonstrable experience of working with a range of learners from different backgrounds
• Use of monitoring and evaluation tools to measure the impact of activities and provide feedback on this to inform future planningDesirable

Proven experience in the use of learning and teaching resources in a teaching environment

• Experience of working in an employability and/or careers related field
• Experience of updating a web content management system or file storage system
• Project management experience, managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Proven experience of using social media channels such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn for business purposes and to support the delivery of messages
• Experience of using appropriate tools to create visually appealing and professional resources, eg Adobe Creative Cloud.

Skills
Essential:

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills and a proven ability to use initiative in problem solving
• Ability to provide strong leadership and influence across a range of internal stakeholder groups, including influencing change at a senior level
• Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment and be able to multitask to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Work collaboratively as part of a team but also to work independently
• Excellent organisational skills to include time management of own work
• Ability to meet deadlines and achieve targets and implement contingency plans where necessary
• Excellent IT skills including all Microsoft Office software
• Apply a flexible approach to work activities including travel as required to meet business objectives
• Display an open mind and positive attitude to work and colleagues

Desirable

• Established project management skills

Closing date: 27th September. Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early.
Interview dates: An Assessment Day will be taking place in Durham on the 6th of October, followed by 2nd stage interviews at a later date.
How to apply: Towards the bottom of this page, you can download the job description and apply. Once you click apply you will be required to complete a short online application form and upload your CV.
This post, as part of the Making a Difference North East project, is part funded by the European Structural and Investment Funds 2014 – 2020 and all activity must comply with contractual regulations.
Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and for applicable roles, successful candidates are subject to relevant criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service

About the organisation

Education Development Trust has first-rate credentials in providing services that bridge the gap between education, training and employment. We have been a leading careers service provider in the UK for over 20 years and have a successful track record of managing programmes delivering careers, employment and skills support.

To find out more about the careers service at Education Development Trust, please click here.

Here is a video of our Director of Careers and Employability, Laura Bell, taking about the benefits of working at Education Development Trust.

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Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Multiple Locations