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About the Role

As a Learning Designer, you will create sector-leading digital learning experiences that excite and engage an international student body. You will design and build interactive digital modules in partnership with academic subject matter experts, turning complex curriculum concepts into intuitive digital pathways. You will support the Faculty of Learning and Teaching, driving the evolution of our digital learning ecosystem. This role requires collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams and a passion for creating high-quality, innovative digital education.

Responsibilities

Design and build interactive digital modules in close partnership with academic subject matter experts.
Turn complex curriculum concepts into intuitive digital pathways.
Actively support the Faculty of Learning and Teaching.
Drive the ongoing evolution of our digital learning ecosystem.
Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.
Create high-quality, innovative digital education.
Lead storyboarding workshops.
Advise colleagues on how to embed sound teaching approaches.
Work with academics and subject-matter experts to develop and maintain digital materials.
Manage and successfully coordinate multi-stakeholder projects.
Enthuse and motivate others.
Work independently, respond to unforeseen challenges, and navigate institutional work practices and regulations.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a digital learning designer.
Experience within a Higher Education setting is preferred.
Strong experience in designing and developing high-quality learning modules within a diverse range of learning platforms and authoring tools.
Deep understanding of pedagogical theories, systematic digital learning design approaches, and user experience (UX) principles.
Strong technical skill in building interactive digital learning modules using Articulate Rise.
Practical experience working with a variety of Learning Management Systems and Virtual Learning Environments.
Strong knowledge of current accessibility standards and inclusive design principles.
Ability to embed equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) throughout the learning design and development process.
Ability to manage a demanding workload, work at pace, and take full ownership of delivering projects and outputs to agreed deadlines.
Educated to a Master’s degree level in a relevant field (e.g., Digital Education, Instructional Design) is desirable.
Possession of a recognized professional certification in digital learning design is desirable.
Specific experience working as a digital learning designer within the Higher Education sector is desirable.
A working knowledge of broader university operations and how other departments interface with the learning design team is desirable.
Direct experience working with the Moodle Learning Management System is desirable.

Skills

Articulate Rise
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Virtual Learning Environments (VLE)
Accessibility standards
Inclusive design principles
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
Workshop facilitation
Project management
Stakeholder engagement
Autonomy
Resilience

Location

Remote
UK sites (occasional travel)

Work Type

12 month Fixed Term Contracts
37 hours per week

Experience Level

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a digital learning designer

Education Level

Master’s degree level in a relevant field (e.g., Digital Education, Instructional Design) is desirable

Salary/Compensations

£42,000/negotiable per annum

Benefits

30 days holiday + bank holidays
Christmas closure
Generous Aviva pension plan (company contributions starting from 7%)
BUPA Cash Plan
Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
Access to Perkbox benefits
Study any Arden course for free
Discount for all family and friends
Golden Ticket (gift anyone a free Arden education)

About the Company

Arden University is an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through its passion for innovation and digital education.
Vision: To become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education, by leading the thoughtful integration of AI into teaching and learning and equipping students to thrive in an AI-enabled world.
The Learning Design Department is at the forefront of the institution's commitment to delivering accessible, modern, and flexible online education.
The department operates at the intersection of technology and pedagogy, dedicated to breaking down traditional barriers to higher education.
The team collaborates with academic faculties, media producers, and quality assurance specialists to design and enhance the university's Virtual Learning Environment (iLearn).
The department is driven by data, student feedback, and technological trends, fostering a culture of innovation.
Arden University is expanding into new disciplines, forging worldwide partnerships, and expanding its locations.

Equal Opportunity

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
If you have a disability, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Recruitment and selection processes do not discriminate based upon age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Actively welcome applications from all groups.