eLearning Developer

Job description

Job Purpose

Creative Learning Systems is an eLearning supplier who deliver online systems to help customers provide learning opportunities for their own staff and end users. We develop innovative solutions to ensure our clients get the very best out of their eLearning strategies. Additionally, we create delightful and engaging content for our clients using a variety of tools, but predominantly Composica and Articulate.

The job role is to undertake elearning authoring, client support and deployment of learning content into their systems, ensuring compliance and ongoing availability of their courses. This will involve creating new high quality, interactive e-learning materials, or editing existing content where required, ensuring it can be deployed successfully. You may need to work with the client to manage the deployment on their behalf if needed.

Person Specification

Content creation is completed using computer software including, but not limited to, Photoshop, Illustrator and other art packages, and the successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of these tools. The in-house authoring is completed using Composica (www.composica.com) and from time to time we need to also use Articulate. Some understanding of these is desirable, but full training will be given. You do not need to know Flash, but should have a reasonable understanding of web technologies such as HTML and Javascript, although you will not necessarily be required to work with these directly.

You will need a good eye for design, absolute attention to detail and the willingness to not let anything go that is only 'good enough’. Striving for excellence is a must! Much of your work will involve converting paper based resources to online learning and you will need to be creative and understand what makes effective and engaging learning activities. The vast majority of the content we create is used in adult learning situations.

You should have a good working knowledge of Moodle, or be a fast learner!

You will be able to work in a team, but also independently, and be confident in using Windows and Mac computers equally well. You will be responsible to the Operations Director.

The successful candidate will have a good eye for design, be computer literate and have some experience of online learning. Your organisational skills must be excellent and you should be able to converse with clients in a clear and professional manner. More than anything, you should be adaptable, enthusiastic and willing to learn.

CLS is based in Chelmsford Essex, and works with commercial, third sector and government clients.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Working closely with the Operations Director and the eLearning Team:

Create new interactive and innovative e-learning resources to meet customer objectives;

Convert existing materials (in a variety of formats) into high quality, interactive e-learning materials that include a range of enhanced source material such as audio, video, animations, and images;

Ensure that accessibility standards are met;

Be able to deploy the content on our LMS (Moodle);

Keep up to date with modern approaches to online learning;

Keep up to date with developments in elearning tools, such as Composica and Articulate;

Answer support questions from clients who self author;

Plan realistic deadlines for delivery of content and ensure that these are met;

Quality assure, edit and proof read new resources, ensuring that all material has suitable copyright clearance and attribution, including creative commons or open licenses as appropriate;

Work with the team in the planning, design, development and testing of new technologies for the delivery of e-learning materials;

Carry out any other duties that the company may require from time to time and which are consistent with the role.

We are not looking for just anyone - we want the right person who is going to grow into this role and help us take the business forwards. If you think you have the right qualities and skills, please apply!

In return we will provide you with a fast paced and dynamic working environment where we will challenge you to do your very best. We operate flexible working policies and will push you to achieve more than you thought you could. We work with two strict rules - we never miss a deadline, and we never let our colleagues struggle. Can you cope with this kind of role?

Please apply with a full CV stating how you think you are suited to this role.

Applications can also be sent by post:

Matthew Eaves
Operations Director
Creative Learning Systems Ltd
Moulsham Mill
Chelmsford
Essex
CM27PX

Closing date for Applications: 31 September 2015

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