Learning & Development Content Designer

Are you ready to unleash your creativity? Were looking for a dynamic and innovative individual to join our team as an L&D Content Designer! Youll be the creative genius behind crafting cutting-edge learning experiences. From forming digital content that ensures our training aligns perfectly with our company values, to working in partnership with the wider L&D team to support with the design and development of innovative and connected learning interventions.
Youll report to the L&D Knowledge and Curriculum Manager, whilst also supporting the Head of Learning & Development. This role forms part of our wider People & Culture team and can be based in our Head Office in Edinburgh or London, with hybrid working and UK travel to support onsite initiatives.
Role Overview:
The main responsibilities of the L&D Content Designer are:
Supporting the development and design of technology-led and blended learning solutions.
Maintaining and adhering to document control and authoring practices of a structured content library.
Deploying 5DI principles approach to all new content design work.
Support, create and author digital content and scorm files for all audiences across Apex hotels.
Support the development of storyboards and curriculum aligned to Apex values and brand standards.
Conduct regular Training Design Reviews of all training to ensure courses are up-to-date and that they satisfy relevant operational / workplace performance requirements.
Update of Training Design to incorporate relevant recommendations and feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
About you:
As this is a new role for Apex Hotels, this is an exciting opportunity for someone to make this role their own and be part of our learning evolution. The following range of characteristics and competencies are required/sought:
CIPD qualified or with an organisational development or learning qualification (or equivalent).
Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods.
Proven ability in developing learning outcomes, defined SMART objectives and success measures.
Working understanding of the 5Di design methodology
Understand importance to maintain and adhere to existing quality assurance practices.
Experience in change management of learning programmes to ensure that training remains up-to-date and satisfies operational / workplace performance requirements.
Knowledgeable in the design and development of blended learning programmes and accelerated learner competences.
Can demonstrate the importance that content is compliant with brand guidelines and tone of voice.
Experience in a hospitality setting, either within operations or in a training capacity.
Proven experience of working with online learning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise and Adobe Captivate.
Self-motivated, and passionate about hospitality.
Strong IT skills, conversant with Microsoft office.
Exceptional writing, proofing, and content design skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and delivering against deadlines.
Why join Apex Hotels?
We encourage you to bring your true self to work. Well provide great training and development opportunities, allowing you to flourish in a fulfilling career. Our family can never be too big, theres a place here for you. We have one ask - that you bring your personality, ideas, and spark. Were an innovative, thriving business and we want you to be part of our exciting journey.
You'll work with great people, enjoy your time at work, develop new friendships, networks, and skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes:
29 days holiday
Training and development from day one
Employee events and celebrations
Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP
Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools
Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme
Financial Wellbeing App Wagestream, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date.
£200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team.
Following your first successful 3 months, youll also receive
Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform Treat Yourself Here, unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family.
Involvement in our employee of the quarter and annual recognition schemes
Long service recognition
Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two
50% discount in our restaurants
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family
Spa treatments and product discounts
Critical Illness & Life Assurance cover

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