Digital Learning Designer

Are you creative and passionate about enhancing employee learning experiences!!

Do you have experience designing digital learning programmes and operating learning management systems?

This is a varied and exciting role with the opportunity to make your mark within the business by designing, developing and deploying blended learning experiences across multiple platforms.

As the learning design subject matter expert you will consult with leaders and business areas to recommend, design blended learning programs and deliver the best fit solutions.

You will be engaging and forward thinking in developing a deep understanding in Reach’s strategic objectives and align learning programs to support these goals.

Who are Reach

You might not have heard of us but we’ve probably met without you even realising it. We’re the UK’s largest commercial news publisher, home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers.

From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, MyLondon, Birmingham Live and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people.

• Create innovative and interactive learning experiences using instructional design principles, catering to various learning styles and preferences.
• Design, develop and deploy blended learning experiences across multiple platforms including: e-learning modules, videos, simulations, multimedia content, face to face development and community led learning interventions
• Source, curate and target internal and external learning content, evaluating its quality, relevance, and effectiveness for integration into the organisation's training programs.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure the accuracy and relevance of learning content
• Act as the learning design subject matter expert consulting with leaders and business areas to recommend and contribute to ‘best-fit’ solutions
• Gather feedback from learners and stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs and make data-driven improvements.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external subject matter experts, vendors, and partners to expand the scope and quality of learning content.

• Proven experience in instructional design and e-learning development, with a portfolio demonstrating successful projects.
• Expertise in both digital learning design tools (particularly Articulate Storyline and Rise) and learning management systems. Experience working with Moodle will be particularly beneficial
• Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset, able to align learning initiatives with organisational goals.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

What can we offer you?

We are offering a salary up to £45,000 and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.