Design & Development SME

Position Description

Core Activities

Assist the Design and Development Lead in the design and development of all training material.

Assess training needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.

Assist in the design, and development of learning and delivery strategies including instructor and student aid memoirs, learning activities, job-aids, storyboards, video scripts, design documents, video learning modules, pre-work, post-work and train-the-trainer materials to facilitate learning, promote behavioural change, and drive organizational performance goals by applying sound instructional design and practices while accommodating adult learning styles.

Assist to create and maintain engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer

Assist to design concepts in accordance with required branding and configuration requirements.

Training and mentoring of Courseware Design and Development to staff utilising applicable methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAT).

Maintain project documentation and course folders

Perform quality check of produced course content

Requirements

Essential:

Educated to L 6 or equivalent standard or hold appropriate military qualifications.

A recognised formal instructor qualification (L4 or above)

Hold an IQA qualification and have conducted either or be willing to work towards gaining the qualification on appointment

Fluent in English (minimum IELTS 7.0/CEFR C1 for non-native English speaking post holder).

Proof of working in a design and development environment.

Minimum 2 Years teaching/Instructional experience with proof of managing the development of courseware and instructional media in a training institution.

A strong and proven knowledge of Systems Approach to Training (SAT) or Instructional Systems Development (ISD)

Ability to communicate with judgement, diplomacy, and tact with clients from different cultures.

Competent IT skills (including Microsoft Office Suite and database experience).

Experience in resolving complex project problems and responding positively to challenges and change whilst managing customer expectations in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to react quickly and make rapid but considered decisions when required.

Strong interpersonal and communications skills.

Be copyright / Export Control aware

DESIRABLE:

A functional and working knowledge of existing Learning Management Systems (LMS) (i.e. MOODLE and Google Classroom).

A detailed understanding and awareness of external Academic accreditation and standards requirements through City & Guilds.

Current knowledge of 3 & 4D graphic design concepts and the ability to link these to trg media

Commercial and Financial awareness in a contract delivery operation.

Have a working knowledge of the following:

a. Blooms Taxonomy

b. Maslows Hierarchy of Needs

c. The ADDIE Model

d. Merrills Principles of Instruction