Learning Experience Designer

Accountable to: Head of Learning and Organisational Development

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: 3-month FTC

Location: Head office (Stanmore)

Hybrid working: 2-3 days on site as required and home working

About the role:

We are seeking a Learning Experience Designer on a short, 3-month fixed term contract to join the People and Culture team and support the design, development and delivery of effective induction packages for our new starters.

We’re at a pivotal moment at Norwood, having recently launched our 3-5 year strategy, so it’s a fantastic time to join and play your part in a change culture with clear direction. Our People and Culture team is at the heart of this transformation, dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging workplace for our colleagues and the people we support.

Responsibilities:

• All staff and volunteers onboarding and induction: design, develop and deliver engaging and effective organisational onboarding and induction package
• All managers onboarding and induction: design, develop and deliver engaging and effective organisational onboarding and induction package
• Collaborate with all relevant stakeholders to translate Norwood’s process, procedure, ways of working, culture and values into engaging and learner friendly content for new starters
• Create and/or curate multimedia learning materials, including e-learning modules, videos, infographics and simulations
• Implement learning strategies that incorporate where possible, gamification, microlearning, and social learning
• Ensure accessibility and inclusivity in learning materials to accommodate diverse learner needs
• Evaluate the effectiveness of onboarding and induction learning experiences through surveys, feedback and analytics

Benefits at Norwood include:

• The opportunity to work for a leading UK charity
• Competitive salary & benefits package
• 21 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and Jewish festivals where they fall on a working day and work is not permitted (FTE)
• 1pm finish on a Friday
• Workplace Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence.
• Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being.
• £300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards.
• Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance
• Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent career progression pathway

Essential skills and experience:

• Strong track record of creativity and innovation in designing learner centred experiences
• Demonstrable experience of designing and facilitating learning programmes and initiatives
• CIPD Associate or Chartered member status, or equivalent Learning and Organisational Development experience
• Strong track record of understanding and supporting people and organisation’s performance
• Demonstrable analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Up to date knowledge of emerging learning technologies and methodologies, instructional design and adult learning principles
• Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiating attributes
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
• Ability to champion a shared organisation culture with strong cross departmental working
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about Jewish Culture
• Adherence to and evidence of the Norwood values and behaviours

If this opportunity interests you, please apply today and our Recruitment team will be in touch.