Salary: Grade F - £39,152 - £41,771 per annum (rising by annual increments to £41,771) - pay award pending. More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.
Hours of work: Full-time 37 hours per week
Contract: Temporary - 13-month fixed term contract
Location: Service Headquarters, Salisbury or Dorchester Support Offices, Poundbury. There will be a requirement to attend your centre of duty location approximately one day a week for key activities and meetings. When you are not working from your centre of duty location there will be the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices, and we will welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, family-friendly schemes, and health and well-being services.
As a Digital Learning Designer in our Learning and Organisational Development department you will:
- Research, develop and implement Digital Learning and Blended Learning initiatives and techniques in accordance with the overarching People Development Strategy: providing one-to-one and group support for departments seeking to develop Digital Learning and effectively design and deploy solutions that leverage learning technologies to increase service competency, support performance and enhance personal development.
- Support the Digital Learning Manager in service-wide learner-focused projects including identifying and evaluating tools, new approaches to Digital Learning and emerging notions of embedding Digital Learning in department functions.
- Utilise multimedia software packages, external content and authoring tools in the design and development of versatile learning solutions that incorporate technical illustrations, video extracts and themed animations to achieve learning outcomes.
What makes you our ideal Digital Learning Designer?
- Relevant level 4 qualification in training and education, e.g. Diploma in Teaching or ICT Systems & Principles, or equivalent design and/or system experience.
- Experience of design/delivery of training to meet varied learning needs.
- Understanding of a broad range of learning options, e.g. blended learning, paced practice, experiential learning, etc.
Other Information:
- You must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. Occasional travel across Dorset & Wiltshire.
- A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
- Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks including identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical, references, and verification of employment history.
- Should a permanent position arise in the team during the period of your Fixed Term Contract, that is substantially similar to the role you are carrying out, you may be considered for the role.
Find out more and apply:
For a chat about this post, please contact the Digital Learning Manager. Closing date and interview timeline will be provided to shortlisted candidates in due course.