Instructional Designer

  • Nottingham
  • Full Time
  • November 27, 2024
Instructional Designer

Role Title: Instructional Designer 

Location: Nottingham (Hybrid) 

Salary: Competitive 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Reporting line: Learning & Development Lead  

Closing Date: 11th December, Wednesday

 

 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Learning & Development department as Instructional Designer. This role requires a blend of technical, creative, and interpersonal skills to design effective training programs and learning experiences. The key requirement will be to create a framework and materials that meet the learning needs of diverse audiences while aligning with organisational goals. This role will play a pivotal part in aligning learning initiatives with broader business goals while enhancing employee performance and productivity through globally aligned learning solutions. 

Domestic & General is a company with an ambitious future. We are expanding our horizons and entering new markets, and we need your expertise to help make it happen. We are an international company who works with some of the worlds most respected and well-known brands of domestic appliances and electronic consumer goods. These opportunities don’t come around often, so this really is a position not to be missed. 

 

Key responsibilities: 

  • Work collaboratively with the business and L&D teams to identify areas where learning will make a difference by improving business performance. 

  • Using our learning design methodology, effectively prioritize and manage solutions in line with business requirements. 

  • Build and maintain relationships with both UK, European, and US stakeholders · Apply instructional design methods to create well structured, engaging courses and resources that educate, embed knowledge and deliver the intended measurable results. 

  • Develop innovative interactive learning content and experiences using a range of appropriate media including e-learning, audio, video, and other digital media. 

  • Ensure learning is developed to a consistently high quality and meets our company branding guidelines, internal standards and regulatory requirements. 

  • Simultaneously manage multiple, complex projects with tight deadlines and time-critical deliverables through their entire life cycle. 

  • Participate in the internal quality assurance cycle to review and evaluate learning developed internally. 

  • Ensure appropriate evaluation methods are used to determine return on investment · Work collaboratively with LMS Administrator to ensure all digital content is uploaded, reportable and available in a timely manner for colleagues to access 

  • Mentor and develop colleagues fostering their growth by providing feedback, sharing best practice and offering guidance on complex projects. 

 

Skills and experience required: 

  • Instructional Design Principles and Models KnowledgeUnderstanding of core instructional design models like ADDIE (Analyse, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate), Bloom’s Taxonomy, and Kirkpatrick’s Evaluation Model. 

  • Learning Theories and Cognitive Psychology KnowledgeFamiliarity with adult learning theories such as andragogy (adult learning principles), constructivism, behaviourism, and cognitivism. 

  • Technology in Learning (eLearning and Digital Platforms) KnowledgeMastery of various eLearning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, Elucidat) and Learning Management Systems (LMS). 

  • Business Acumen and Organisational Strategy KnowledgeA solid understanding of the business objectives, organizational culture. 

  • Multimedia Design and Visual Communication 

  • Basic proficiency in multimedia production, including video editing, graphic design, and interactive media. 

  • Assessment and Evaluation Techniques Familiarity with creating assessments that measure learning outcomes, such as quizzes, surveys, and knowledge checks, as well as evaluation methods to determine the effectiveness of training. 

  • Learning Analytics and Data Interpretation Expertise – Instructional designers need expertise in using data to evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs and make informed decisions on how to improve them. 

  • Change Management and Stakeholder Influence Instructional designers need expertise in influencing stakeholders and managing organisational change through L&D initiatives. 

We offer lots of great benefits! Some of which include: 

  • Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus 

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays, as well as an annual option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave 

  • Training opportunities as well as clearly defined career progression 

  • Health cash plan – employer funded cover to enable you to claim money back on essential healthcare costs, including dental, optical, physiotherapy and many more. Cover also includes unlimited access to a 24/7 virtual GP service 

  • Attractive company pension scheme 

  • Life assurance – employer funded cover of 4x basic salary 

  • Dedicated online benefit portal offering access to saving and lending facilities, financial wellbeing and support services 

  • Salary Finance – access to savings and borrowing through payroll 

  • Car Leasing – access to a carbon neutral salary sacrifice car leasing scheme, with an all-inclusive monthly cost covering all charge, taxes, insurance, repairs and maintenance on a range of brand-new vehicles 

  • Travel Loans – interest free loans to help spread the cost of annual travel tickets 

  • Cycle to Work – tax efficient bike and cycling equipment worth up to £1,000 

  • Health & Wellbeing – discounted gym membership, online virtual workout sessions, online culinary classes 

  • OnHand – Giving you the opportunity to be an Eco & Social volunteer via a handy app. Volunteer individually or in groups to get involved in Youth Mentoring, Food Poverty, Homelessness & Elderly help 

  • Employee Assistance Programme – specialist advice and support on issues such as finance, relationships, illness and family issues 

  • Free Domestic & General protection plan – one free plan each year with access to discounted rates of up to 50% on additional plans, including referrals for family and friends 

  • Employee discounts – access to discounted Sky TV and broadband packages, together with a range of discounts for 100s of online and high street retailers 

 

Domestic & General are an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. 

Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes criminal record checks. 

 

At Domestic & General, we are proud of our 100-year legacy and excited about our future growth plans. We are expanding our horizons, entering new markets and territories internationally and we need your expertise to help us on the journey.

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