Learning Technologist

Learning Technologist (full time, permanent)

Department: Learning and Development

Salary: £32,736 - £34,332

Location: Devizes, Police HQ (agile working - 2 days per week in the office)

Why Join Us?

We are looking for a Learning Technologist to support the development of a diverse portfolio of online, digital and blended learning programmes and modules. We are striving to become a centre of excellence and you will play a crucial role in this. You will help shape the learning experience of our students, working collaboratively with subject matter experts to ensure that content is presented in a clear and memorable way, with meaningful interaction to prepare students for success on their course and in their careers.

The Learning and Development Department is part of the wider HR Employee Experience team. Together, we support an inclusive culture and diversity for our staff and students. We are committed to encourage further growth from diverse groups.

About this role

As a Learning Technologist at Wiltshire Police, you will play a pivotal role in advancing digital learning within policing, utilising virtual and digital platforms to enhance training and education. A key focus of this role is the implementation of a new Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring that all training content is inclusive, accessible, and pedagogically sound. You will act as a subject matter expert in learning technologies, developing interactive learning materials while managing multiple projects with tight deadlines. Your responsibilities include creating and adapting learning content, producing transcripts and captions for accessibility, proofreading to ensure accuracy, and enabling learning through innovative use of technology to support diverse learner needs.

Key responsibilities

• Apply learning design principles for adult learners to ensure the high pedagogical quality of programmes, modules and short courses
• Work with academic professionals, lecturers and other subject matter experts in a collaborative, consultative fashion, helping them adapt or create content, activities and assessment that is suitable for online learning.
• Make design choices resulting in resources and activities that are: Effective – so that content is clear and easy to understand and remember as possible without compromising on academic rigour
• Engaging – so that students are motivated to complete courses effectively with high satisfaction.

Experience:

• Professional experience in an e-learning environment.
• Experience with learning management systems such as Moodle, Blackboard and EdX.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Teams, Stream, and SharePoint.
• Development of online learning content and products.
• Experience with College of Policing products (desirable but not essential).

Skills:

• Excellent IT skills and technological understanding of IT systems and applications.
• Technical skills in managing and developing web-based information systems.
• Ability to communicate complex information to non-specialists, facilitate workshops, and deliver presentations.
• Organisational skills to prioritise and deliver projects on time and to a high standard.
• Innovative and creative problem-solving abilities.

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with virtual learning environments (VLE).
• Understanding of SCORM.
• Knowledge of learning evaluation theories and practices.
• Awareness of equality and diversity issues in the workplace.
• Understanding of confidentiality, Data Protection, and Freedom of Information issues.

Qualifications:

• A degree or professional qualification in computer technology, instructional systems design, or a related field is advantageous.
• NVQ 3 or 4 in learning and development, or a CIPD certificate in training practice, would be beneficial but not essential.

Wiltshire Police is proud to have achieved Disability Confident Leader status. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure our roles are accessible to all qualified candidates. If you meet the essential criteria, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team in enhancing learning and development within the police force.

Closing Date for Applications: 29th October 2024