Training Development and Standards Digital Learning Designer

Job title: Training Development and Standards Digital Learning Designer

Grade: F

Salary: £36,124 per annum (rising by annual increments to £38,626)

Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week

Location: The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role will be based at Service Headquarters, Five Rivers, Salisbury with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices. There will be a requirement to attend your base location approximately 4 days a month for key activities and meetings.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Leanne Harvey, Project Coordinator – Training Development and Standards, on Leanne.Harvey@dwfire.org.uk or 01722 691392.

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 9 March 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Wednesday 26 March 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier.

As a Training Development and Standards Digital Learning Designer in our National Organisational Guidance Department you will:

• Research, develop and implement e-learning and Blended Learning initiatives and techniques in accordance with the overarching NOG Implementation Plan.
• Support the NOG Group Manager in Service wide learner-focused NOG e-learning including identifying and evaluating e-tools and new approaches to operational e-learning.
• Utilise multimedia software packages, external content and authoring tools in the design and development of versatile learning solutions that incorporate technical illustrations, video extracts and themed animations to achieve learning outcomes.

What makes you our ideal Training Development and Standards Digital Learning Designer:

• 4 GCSE passes – Grade A*- C / 9 – 4, including English and Mathematics or equivalent Level 2 qualification (including L2 functional skills), or higher-level relevant qualification.
• Relevant level 4 qualification in training and education, e.g. Diploma in Teaching or ICT Systems & Principles, or equivalent design and/or system experience.
• Experience of design/delivery of training to meet varied learning needs.
• Experience of project scheduling and planning work to meet delivery schedules.

Other Information:

• You must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. Travel requirements will include team meetings at Salisbury HQ and a potential need to attend key meetings at another DWFRS location, on an adhoc basis.
• A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
• Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical and receipt of satisfactory references.

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