Department: Product and Technology
Location: Home based, UK (with occasional travel to our London office)
Reports to: Director of Curriculum
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: (Depending on experience)
Role Overview
Join us as a Learning Experience Designer at Cambridge Spark, where your creativity will transform complex technical content into dynamic and engaging learning experiences. Collaborate with subject matter experts and product managers to develop exceptional learning modules that are tailored to learner needs while adhering to accessibility standards. Your work will invite learner feedback, fostering continuous improvement and innovation in our offerings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Content Development: Convert intricate technical content, crafted by data and AI experts, into engaging and accessible learning materials that clarify complex concepts.
- Learning Material Design: Create visually impactful and pedagogically sound materials that resonate with diverse audiences.
- Learning Module Development: Construct comprehensive learning modules within our innovative platform, combining various elements to ensure cohesive learner journeys.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with subject matter experts and product managers to uphold technical accuracy while delivering captivating and inclusive learning experiences.
- Feedback Implementation: Actively integrate learner feedback regarding design and user experience, cultivating continuous enhancements to our data and AI training materials.
- Accessibility: Guarantee all materials comply with accessibility standards, making necessary accommodations for diverse learner needs in our technical curriculum.
Candidate Specification:
Essential:
- Proven experience in instructional or learning design, especially in technical or STEM fields.
- Strong digital design skills, familiar with Google Workspace and Canva or similar tools.
- Experience utilizing AI-powered tools and technologies aimed at enhancing efficiency and decision-making.
- Ability to storyboard and develop video learning content effectively.
- Experience creating modules within learning management systems or educational platforms.
- Understanding of adult learning principles and their application to technical content.
- Design experience for learners with special educational needs.
- Exceptional visual communication skills for conveying complex information clearly.
- Collaborative mindset to work effectively with technical subject matter experts.
- Impeccable attention to detail and dedication to producing high-quality learning assets.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards and their implementation in digital learning materials.
- Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
Desirable:
- Experience in developing materials for apprenticeship programs.
- Knowledge of executive education program design.
Company Benefits:
- Remote-first work model offering flexibility to work from home.
- Pension plan with up to 5% matched contributions.
- 25 days of holiday plus flexi bank holidays and a day off on your birthday.
- A dedicated day for volunteering activities.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policies.
- Health & well-being allowance of up to £30 per month.
- Annual summer and Christmas events.
- Company socials, ranging from formal dinners to team-building outings.
- Continuous professional development (CPD) allowance.
- Private medical insurance and cash plan benefits.
- Opportunity to buy back up to 10 days of annual leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing a 24-hour confidential support line.
Background to Our Organisation:
Cambridge Spark is an innovative education technology company empowering corporate and governmental organisations to fulfill their objectives by equipping their workforce with the critical digital skills needed to thrive in the AI era. We facilitate unique and forward-thinking professional education that accelerates digital transformation, boosts career progression, supports job seekers, and addresses the digital skills gap. We are at the forefront of teaching applied data and digital skills through our distinctive learning platform, EDUKATE.AI, which affords learners 24/7 immediate feedback on their work, thereby enhancing the learning process and providing a sandbox environment for real-world applications. Since our inception in 2016, we have successfully supported over 15,000 learners globally, with nearly 550,000 code submissions for feedback. Our esteemed clientele includes recognisable brands like Microsoft, the NHS, GSK, easyJet, the BBC, and John Lewis, all of whom trust us to elevate their workforce's education.
Values:
Our core values guide our collaboration and inspire success:
- Entrepreneurial: We embrace initiative and foster innovation at Cambridge Spark by seeking improvement, owning solutions, and showcasing the value of our contributions.
- Team Spirit: We build an open and transparent culture through effective communication to enhance our work environment.
- Customer-focused: Our customers drive our efforts, prompting us to cultivate enduring professional relationships while anticipating their needs.
- Gold Standard: We are experts committed to developing our technology and services, setting the benchmark in our industry.
Cambridge Spark is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to promoting a work environment free from discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.
