Digital Learning Specialist

Digital Learning Specialist

Working hours Full Time (flexible working arrangements including part time will be considered))

Permanent

Salary from £36,000

Location Hanningfield, Chelmsford / Hybrid working

For the purposes of advertising this role has been advertised across multiple locations however there is only 1 role. 

About the role

Are you experienced in developing digital learning solutions to support training? We have an opportunity to join the Academy team to maintain online and blended learning as part of the Academy Delivery Plan.

To support the development of the Academy Delivery Plan you’ll manage training projects whilst collaborating with stakeholders to design effective digital and blended learning experiences. This includes using AI tools such as Chat GPT and Copilot to enhance learning content creation.

You’ll act as a trusted partner, providing well-researched advice on the most effective learning methods, tailored to meet defined learning outcomes. Your guidance will ensure colleagues are fully competent in their roles, while constructively challenging ideas to achieve the best possible learning solutions.

Developing confidence and ease of using learning technologies is key as you’ll support teams to build confidence, making them a natural part of how they learn and work. Therefore, building trust is essential through easy-to-understand communication. 

About you

If you have experience creating impactful learning content within a fast-paced environment, then we want to hear from you. 

The successful candidate will have proven experience in instructional design, including collaboration with stakeholders to create storyboards for engaging digital learning. 

You’ll be skilled in partnering with business managers to design online training using platforms such as Articulate, Captivate or Gomo with the capability to create mobile ready bite size learning. Through implementing effective evaluation methods you’ll measure learning outcomes and competence to ensure high quality, impactful learning content. 

Experience creating immersive experiences using Virtual and Augmented Reality technologies is key. This means you’ll be experienced working in highly technical environments, using your understanding of the full learning cycle, managing projects from concept to completion. 

Experience in an L&D role within the Utilities or Engineering sector would be highly beneficial as you’ll provide insight into learning needs unique to these environments.

Interviews will take place online/in person on 5th June

Here at Northumbrian Water/Essex & Suffolk Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work.

Our colleague network groups include our Rainbow Support Network (LGBTQIA+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM) and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity) networks. They provide a safe space for colleagues from diverse backgrounds, welcoming all colleagues regardless of their personal characteristics to participate in valuable conversation that improves our organisational awareness, understanding and inclusivity.

We encourage and welcome all applications, as we strive to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to having diverse communities represented within all our teams, structures, and organisation. 

Please note this role will require a DBS to be completed prior to employment

NWG are an inclusive employer who support the rehabilitation of offenders, we will not, however consider candidates who have certain unspent convictions to ensure our commitment to fostering a safe and secure working environment for all OR colleagues, suppliers, customers and third parties.

About us

Here are NWG we strive to make Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) a Great Place to Work, for all. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer we’re committed to having a diverse community represented across our business.

We’re aware that not everyone will have every skill listed in the job description, however if you have some of the skills listed, we'd encourage you to apply

NWG at a glance:

Our purpose at NWG is caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for generations to come.

We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers.

We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business.

Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it.

Our benefits

We’re a Great Place to Work because of the amazing people who work for us, and to say thank you we offer a range of benefits to colleagues. Our ‘Tap Into’ benefits include:

• Generous holiday entitlement starting at plus bank holidays and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. There’s also the option to buy or sell holidays.
• Company pension scheme, where we’ll double match your contributions up to an employer contribution of 10%.
• Free access to local attractions.
• A fantastic discount scheme, with savings on days out, shopping, travel and more.
• Award winning ‘Living Well’ wellbeing support, including access to a digital GP service for you and your family members.
• Support with sustainable travel – through salary sacrifice cars and a cycle to work scheme.
• Financial wellbeing support – access our community savings scheme, financial education and low cost loans through Salary Finance. We also provide 4 x Life Assurance and an Income Protection Scheme.
• Support with your development – we offer a range of development opportunities, can support you through an interest free qualification loan and we’ll even pay for any relevant professional body subscription.