Volunteering at Scouts is changing to help us reach more young people
Volunteering is changing to help us reach more young people
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We're looking for two Learning Designer to join our Learning Design Team.
Scouts is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, in particular, Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities.
Will you be our next Learning Designer?
Responsible to: Volunteering Learning & Development Manager
Department: Volunteering Operations Department
Base Location: Gilwell Park or Homebased
If Gilwell based contract, the expectation would be to come into the office once a week, plus one day a month for collaboration with wider team
If home based contract, then expectation is once every 4-6 weeks.
Term: Fixed term for 9 months
Salary: £32,553 per annum - Band E, Level 3 - Inclusive of Outer London Weighting (Gilwell Park) - Pro-rata
Salary: £30,793 per annum - Band E, Level 3 - (Homebased) - Pro-rata
Hours: 35 hours per week - Evening work expected a few evenings per month.
About the role
Are you someone who enjoys creating engaging learning for adults? Join us in improving the learning experience for our adult volunteers across the UK!
We're introducing a new learning system for our volunteers, and we need someone with a strong foundation in effective learning design and in using e-learning authoring tools (such as Storyline, Lectora, Captivate, Vyond and similar). Your role involves evaluating our current training materials, identifying what works well and what needs improvement, and developing new content tailored to our volunteers' needs.
Using tools like Lectora and Vyond, you'll design online learning modules and other resources in collaboration with a range of stakeholders in a co-design focused approach. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring that our learning is relevant, engaging and useful to our volunteers.
This role focuses on utilising your knowledge and abilities to improve learning outcomes for our volunteers. If you're passionate about creating effective and creative learning experiences and proficient with digital tools, this role could be a great fit for you.
Your application must include a cover letter that addresses how you meet the person specification above, focusing on how you have designed, created and delivered engaging learning experiences. Preferably where you have used co-design led approaches.
Before making an application please ensure that you've read the Recruitment and selection policy. In order for us to monitor the application of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, we'd be grateful if you'd also complete the Recruitment Monitoring questions on the Application Form.
Not sure where to start? Check out our guidance for applicants.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Sunday 7 July 2024
interview will be held: w/c Monday 15 July 2024
If you'd like to discuss any of our roles in more detail, email recruitment@scouts.org.uk
Salary:
£32,553 per annum - Band E, Level 3 - Inclusive of Outer London Weighting -Pro-rata (Gilwell Park) Or £30,793 per annum - Band E, Level 3 - Pro-rata (Homebased)
Location:
Gilwell Park or Homebased
Term:
Fixed Term - 9 months
Hours:
35 hours per week - Evening work expected a few evenings per month.
Holidays:
28 days per calendar year including Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
Closing date:
Sun, July 7, 2024, 11:59 PM
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