E-learning Designer

E-learning Designer

Location: West London (W1T) , West London View map Salary: Competitive Date posted: 15/05/2012 11:00 Job type:Permanent Company: Arup Contact: Elisa Fagiani Ref: Totaljobs/AJ84377 Job ID: 53604561

Group - Arup University

Job title -E-learning Designer

Job grade -4 - 5

Job brief/purpose

Design, develop and publish internal e-learning packages for a range of training needs using Articulate and Moodle, for a growing portfolio within a large global firm.

Responsibilities

Primarily:

Designing and developing new e-learning modules for technical subject matter experts, including upgrading existing packages Reporting progress and working with project management structures provided by Arup

Additional responsibilities may include:

Developing user documentation and providing training to new users Testing and reviewing new and existing packages Monitoring usage of e-learning products and reporting on trendsSupporting other team members with technical skills

Skills

Proficient in e-learning development and enhancement software tools: Adobe suite including Flash, Photoshop, Captivate, and Articulate Presenter, Quizmaker, EngageExperience in system simulation instructional design and complex technical content instructional design, e-learning project management and production planning, coupled with a working knowledge of e-learning management systems and SCORM.A proven record in developing innovative technical and process training programmesExperience in use and authoring training packages in Moodle 2.Experience of authoring Engineering based content elearning packages (e.g. Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Sustainability)A working knowledge of MS Office 2007/10: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

English language skills to a business standard

Strong educational background. Preferably holding a good degree and evidence of keeping skills updated.

Disposition

Shows diplomacy and tact when faced with difficult situations, and communication style to explain complex technical concepts. Excellent time-management and recording skills.Highly self-motivated team player who is also able to work independently and under minimal supervisionConfident in a fast-paced environmentWilling to be flexible and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Scope

The role is dedicated to global development of e-learning products in Arup.

Contacts

Reports to Faith Wainwright, Dean of Arup University

Excellent working relationships with various people and groups in the firm are essential, particularly the subject matter experts.

Environment

Arup has a rich, thriving, design environment which relies heavily on collaboration tools.These include communities of practice (Skills Networks), Arup People, Arup Projects, learning management systems.These require extensive support for the firm of 10,000 in 90 offices.

Our small team in London is user- and service- focussed, and values team work, initiative and the ability to bring new ideas/skills to the team whilst working sympathetically with existing systems and practices.In 2010 we won a gold award at the Intranet Innovation Awards, and have won various awards for Knowledge Management.