Role Framework Required Location/Timezone: UK only (FourthRev cannot provide VISA sponsorship support) Ideal Start Date: ASAP Report to: Head of Programme Development Positions available: 1 Your Mission As a Interim Learning Design Manager at FourthRev, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our educational products align with strategic goals and deliver exceptional learning experiences. Your mission is to champion the quality and integrity of learning across all products, collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners to create career-focused learning experiences. This role demands a blend of skills in auditing, liaison, quality assurance, and learning experience design, making you the custodian of FourthRev's commitment to excellence in digital education. This Role is Suitable For EdTech professionals engaged in creating new kinds of learning experiences Professionals adept in instructional design and learning experience design Individuals with experience in higher education or vocational training settings Candidates passionate about integrating pedagogic frameworks with digital education Professionals who enjoy working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to enhance learning quality This Role is Not Suitable For Anyone based outside of the UK HR and organisational/business setting learning professionals Learning consultants in a corporate setting Professionals who have not worked within a university or college institutional setting Professionals who have worked mainly in the schooling sector What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like With Us Collaborate with the Head of Programme Development and a multi-disciplinary team of experts to align learning experiences with product strategy and market needs Be accountable for the day-to-day design, detailed storyboarding, and implementation of FourthRev's pedagogic framework for practice and project-based learning, supporting the development of world-class career-first education programmes Liaise with external specialists and SMEs to ensure outsourced learning design and development meet course and learner expectations and align with programme/course learning objectives Maintain agreed quality standards for all learning products by supporting learning updates and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives Lead backwards design workshops with partners, SLs, SMEs, and media producers to develop detailed design specifications Oversee filming and product development activities at partner locations in the UK Develop and maintain template resources, ensuring their use in the production of all new projects Champion the integration of instructional design principles and user experience in product development Run quality assurance processes for learning materials, including written content, graphical materials, video materials, and assessment tasks Facilitate continuous improvement of learning products by incorporating feedback from learners and partners and through research-led product enhancements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of learning experience initiatives Manage projects related to learning design and development, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget Requirements What you'll need to succeed Bachelor's or master's degree in Education, Digital Technology, or a related field Experience in EdTech, specifically in designing and developing digital learning experiences Extensive experience in instructional design, learning technology, and ensuring high-quality user experiences Experience working in an academic, university setting with graduate and post-graduate qualifications Demonstrated ability to work effectively with external specialists and SMEs in a collaborative environment Strong project management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines Understanding of how to develop and work effectively with a freelance pool Knowledge of Agile and user-centric design principles, with a focus on delivering impactful learning experiences Exceptional communication skills, capable of fostering strong relationships with both internal teams and external partners Leadership experience, with a proven track record of guiding projects to success A passion for education and a commitment to enhancing the digital economy through innovative learning solutions Proven ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies in the education sector Strong analytical skills to assess the effectiveness of learning programmes and make data-driven improvements Benefits Spend your days making a difference. FourthRev builds world class online learning programmes that lead to qualifications from leading universities, certifications from the world's best technology companies and digital technology jobs with a global network of employer partners. It's our vision to become the world's leading enabler of employability outcomes for students and lifelong learners. In doing so, and helping close the digital skills gap, our purpose is to create social and economic value on a global scale. In less than two years we have partnered with ten of the world's most recognized technology companies to deliver cutting edge courses with universities in Australia, the UK and the US. Our unwavering commitment to quality, student outcomes and shared value partnerships has resulted in excellent growth and investment from leading US and European EdTech VCs. We have been recognised by JISC as one of the top 20 edtech start-ups in the UK and by HolonIQ in the ANZ top-50. Why you'll love working here At FourthRev, we are deeply passionate about work being a meaningful, fulfilling part of life. We are proud to be a remote first company that offers flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional growth and development. We place staff health and happiness at the core of strategy and operations as a critical component of our high performance culture. We are deeply passionate about work being a meaningful, fulfilling part of life. Get ready to: You'll tackle unique and challenging opportunities and embrace the unknown, supported by an amazing and talented team of professionals who genuinely care and want you to succeed Your voice matters. We believe that people matter and that our success as an organisation is driven by the people within it You'll become part of a greater community. We're passionate about enabling the growth of others, mentorship, lifelong learning, supporting learners in the digital economy and other causes We are a globally diverse team with colleagues spanning different time zones including the U.K. Australia and South Africa. Let us know where you are, we will see if we can make it work! Our DEI Commitment We value diversity, equity, and inclusion at FourthRev. We aim to continue building a team with a variety of backgrounds, identities, and life experiences. Research has shown that historically underrepresented groups, such as people with disabilities, women, and people of color, are less likely to apply for a job unless they completely match all the criteria and qualifications. If you feel that you do not meet every single requirement listed in the job description but you are excited about the opportunity and feel a connection to our vision and values we encourage you to submit your application If you are not selected for this role, we will add you to our talent pool and continue to engage with you should a role arise that better aligns with your skillset and experience. Show more Show less Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Education Industries Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education
