Training Content Designer
Posted Today by Apex Hotels
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Training Content Designer involves creating innovative learning experiences that align with company values and support the wider Learning & Development (L&D) team. The position requires collaboration in designing technology-led and blended learning solutions while maintaining quality assurance practices. This is a fixed-term role for 12 months, based in either Edinburgh or London with hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will report to the Head of L&D and contribute to the evolution of learning within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development and design of technology-led and blended learning solutions.
- Maintain and adhere to document control and authoring practices of a structured content library.
- Deploy 5DI principles approach to all new content design work.
- Create and author digital content and SCORM files for all audiences.
- Develop storyboards and curriculum aligned to company values and brand standards.
- Conduct regular Training Design Reviews to ensure courses are up-to-date and meet operational performance requirements.
- Update Training Design based on feedback from stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- CIPD qualified or equivalent in organisational development or learning.
- Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods.
- Proven ability in developing learning outcomes and SMART objectives.
- Understanding of the 5Di design methodology.
- Experience in change management of learning programmes.
- Knowledge in designing blended learning programmes.
- Experience with online learning authoring tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, and Adobe Captivate.
- Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office.
- Exceptional writing, proofing, and content design skills.
- Self-motivated and passionate about hospitality.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Are you ready to bring learning to life? We’re looking for a creative, forward thinking individual to join our team as an L&D Content Designer! You’ll be the creative genius behind crafting cutting-edge learning experiences. From forming digital content that ensures our training aligns perfectly with our company values, to working in partnership with the wider L&D team to support with the design and development of innovative and connected learning interventions. You’ll report directly to the Head of L&D, and forms part of our wider People & Culture team. This role is fixed term from March for 12 months. It can be based in our Head Office in Edinburgh or London, with hybrid working and UK travel to support onsite initiatives.
Role Overview: As our Training Content Designer, you'll play a key role in designing innovative, connected learning solutions by:
- Supporting the development and design of technology-led and blended learning solutions.
- Maintaining and adhering to document control and authoring practices of a structured content library.
- Deploying 5DI principles approach to all new content design work.
- Support, create and author digital content and scorm files for all audiences.
- Support the development of storyboards and curriculum aligned to our values and brand standards.
- Conduct regular Training Design Reviews of all training to ensure courses are up-to-date and that they satisfy relevant operational / workplace performance requirements.
- Update of Training Design to incorporate relevant recommendations and feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
About you: This is an exciting opportunity for someone to be part of our learning evolution. The following range of characteristics and competencies are required/sought:
- CIPD qualified or with an organisational development or learning qualification (or equivalent).
- Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods.
- Proven ability in developing learning outcomes, defined SMART objectives and success measures.
- Working understanding of the 5Di design methodology
- Understand importance to maintain and adhere to existing quality assurance practices.
- Experience in change management of learning programmes to ensure that training remains up-to-date and satisfies operational / workplace performance requirements.
- Knowledgeable in the design and development of blended learning programmes and accelerated learner competences.
- Can demonstrate the importance that content is compliant with brand guidelines and tone of voice.
- Experience in a hospitality setting, either within operations or in a training capacity.
- Proven experience of working with online learning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise and Adobe Captivate.
- Self-motivated, and passionate about hospitality.
- Strong IT skills, conversant with Microsoft office.
- Exceptional writing, proofing, and content design skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and delivering against deadlines.
Why join Apex Hotels? You'll work with great people, enjoy your time at work, develop new networks and enhance yoru skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes:
- 30 days holiday
- Training and development from day one
- Employee events and celebrations
- Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP
- Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools
- Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date.
- £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team.
Following your first successful 3 months, you’ll also receive...
- Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform “Treat Yourself Here”, unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family.
- Involvement in our employee recognition schemes
- Long service recognition
- Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two
- 50% discount in our restaurants
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family
- Spa treatments and product discounts
- Life Assurance cover
Please note, this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.