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Talent and Digital Learning Specialist

HR Talent & Organisational Development

Location:  Canterbury
Salary:  £38,205 to £42,978 per annum pro rata
Grade:  Grade 7
Post Type:  Part Time
Hours per Week:  21
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 10 Months
Release Date:  Wednesday 05 March 2025
Closing Date:  23.59 hours GMT on Wednesday 19 March 2025  (unless otherwise stated)
Reference:  CSF-1055-25

Do you have proven experience of scoping, developing and implementing digital learning solutions within a Talent and Development (T&D) environment? If so, this exciting opportunity may be ideal to support the team and cover maternity leave.

As a talent and digital learning specialist you will contribute to the modernisation and improvement of the University’s Talent and Development (L&D) offering through the introduction of innovative digital learning solutions. The post holder will lead on the delivery of a digital strategy which is underpinned by the principles of blended learning to enable the transition to a more flexible cost-effective operating model.

You will support the deployment of a phased fast-paced transitional plan to implement creative and cost-effective digital learning solutions (such as e-learning, digital learning, social learning platforms, mobile learning and video learning) which support strategic objectives and organisational requirements, this with a view to sustainably embed the new blended T&D offer into the Department’s business as usual activities.

As talent and digital learning specialist you can expect to be involved in:

  • Developing and deploy a new digital strategy underpinned by T&D best practice and blended learning principles
  • The design and delivery of a range of innovative, cost-effective digital learning solutions (including e-learning) which support strategic objectives and organisational requirements. This will involve the progressive transition (where appropriate) from traditional classroom-based training content into an engaging and user-friendly e-learning/digital format, ensuring a blended approach to T&D delivery
  • Using relevant project management tools such as a project initiation document, treatment document, storyboarding templates, user testing, etc. to deploy the Department’s transition plan in a structured yet agile way, prioritising the roll out of courses or programmes according to organisational context

What will you bring to the role?

  • Hold a relevant professional qualification at Degree level i.e. HR, T&D, digital learning or training qualification or equivalent experience 
  • Previous proven experience of scoping, developing and implementing digital learning solutions 
  • Proven professional experience of working in an L&D environment 
  • Experience of working with Learning Management Systems and L&D software/digital platforms/authoring tools such as Moodle, Adapt, Rise, Articulateor Storyline 

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

  • Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) 
  • 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
  • Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
  • Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

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Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number CSF-1055-25. 

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Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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