Digital Learning Specialist
Employer: Health Research Authority
Location: Home or remote working
Temporary: Fixed term: 19 months (End date is 27/05/2027)
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time)
Salary: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
Closing date: 10/11/2025 23:59
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The HRA is a Non Departmental Public Body with the remit to protect and promote the interests of patients and the public in health and social care research. We do this by supporting and promoting a robust and efficient regulatory and governance framework in the UK. We provide the Research Ethics Service (RES), Confidentiality Advice function, assessments and assurances on behalf of the NHS, and learning, guidance and advice for the research community. Our ambition is to make the UK a great place to do research, where more money invested in research goes into carrying out relevant, good quality research.
Our purpose is to ensure that research involving NHS patients and members of the public is approved through a proportionate and robust system, that they are provided with the information they need to help them decide whether they wish to take part, and that their opportunity to do so is maximised by simplifying the processes by which high quality research is assessed. We have already delivered significant improvements by centralising and simplifying the approval of research in the NHS in England, and are undertaking a range of significant programmes to deliver further improvements.
Job overview
The digital learning specialist will work as a key subject matter expert within the learning and development team working alongside others to ensure the digital learning needs for the organisation are met.
They will be part of the ecosytem of learning by using instructional design skills and digital learning skills in tandem to help create a range of digital learning for the organisation.
They will support the creation of a learning culture by embedding the 70:20:10 concept. They will support staff development through careful management of the digital e-learning platform including monitoring, data collection and analysing effectiveness of learning and deputise for the Digital Learning and Operations Manager when necessary.
*Please note: This is also open to applicants who wish to apply for the role on a secondment basis. Applicants who fit this category are advised to speak with their Line Manager before applying and visit your organisations Secondment Policy.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the Digital Learning & Operations Manager and Leadership and Management Learning Delivery Manager:
Lead in liaising with key stakeholders across the organisation and able to lead discussions to scope, develop and review materials
Produce learning aims and objectives for learning programs, gather content from multiple sources, and recommend effective blending solutions, to create new or update existing courses
Select and use a variety of techniques to determine instructional content to maintain a high level of learning services and support the achievement of learning outcomes
Co-lead in creation of digital materials (e.g. animations, interactive guides, visual aids, video, e-learning)
Work in partnership with relevant third-party technical support to develop and maintain the Learning Management System
Develop training and advise staff as a means of ensuring that the use of the LMS is maximised
Deploy learning interventions on the HRAs Learning Management System, including the creation and customisation of course activities and pathways
Lead role in the development and delivery of the marketing activities associated with any learning
Maintain knowledge and expertise in the latest practices in design and development
Working for our organisation
Working at the HRA, we are reminded daily of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for you, not just us and the work we do.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community: age, disability, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and other diverse characteristics, and we have policies in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
When applying to work here, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement – if it works for us, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note, if applying to our Manchester, Nottingham or Bristol locations, we are only able to offer the role as home based.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role sits within the HRA Resources directorate which consists of various functions that work
collaboratively to provide and deliver a range of services to staff committee members and
suppliers of goods and services to the organisation.
The directorate functions are:
- HR
- Finance
- Governance
- Commercial
- Equality & Diversity
- Learning & Development
To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description
attached.
In submitting your application with us, please note the following:
We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship
arrangement.
Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person
specification, the application will not be shortlisted. You will be considered based only on the
information in your application form. CVs will not be considered.
The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of
applications.Please note: This vacancy is also open to applicants who wish to apply for the role on a secondment basis. Applicants who fit this category are advised to speak with their Line Manager before applying and visit your organisations Secondment Policy.
Person specification
Qualifications:
Essential criteria
IT qualification or media design qualification at A Level or BTEC - or equivalent experience.
Proficient with MS Office
Desirable criteria
Qualified in the use of eLearning software such as Storyline, Articulate, VYOND, Camtasia or be prepared to train.
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:
Essential criteria
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise against a background of change and frequently changing demands
Advanced use of all MS Office packages, (eg Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet and Outlook)
Desirable criteria
Excellent IT skills including knowledge of working with a contemporary online learning and events management platform
Experience:
Desirable criteria
Experience of working within a blended learning environment, which demonstrates the range of skills required for the post
Experience in the development of innovative learning solutions including a range of digital materials.
Experience of Learning and development methodologies and understanding of what a learning culture is and how to build and sustain this.
Experience of supporting learning within a blended learning environment
Experience of liaising and negotiating effectively with internal and external agencies, at all staff levels within an organisation
Analytical and Judgemental Skills:
Essential criteria
Self-motivated with the ability to act on own initiative, work independently and to deadlines
Interpersonal Skills:
Essential criteria
Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to work within a team-based environment
Ability to build strong working relationships within and across organisations
Ability to handle challenging situations with tact and diplomacy
Excellent communication and team working skills coupled with an ability to work flexibly in a multi-professional environment
Negotiating and influencing. including ability to be assertive whilst maintaining a positive, cooperative approach to managing workload
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and commitment to on-going personal development
Other:
Essential criteria
Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
In return for your commitment, we offer excellent opportunities for personal development and a healthy work-life balance. The HRA is committed to promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality. We welcome and encourage applications, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity and gender expression, disability, race, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, sex or sexual orientation or any other personal circumstances. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can be made upon request, for candidates with a disability. The HRA welcomes applicants who are interested in flexible working including job share, part time work, secondments or home-based working. Please discuss any preferred flexibility at your interview.
The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
The HRA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.
In order to be considered for this position you must address the criteria outlined in the person specification in your supporting statement. You will be considered based on the information in your application form. CVs will not be considered. All contact is made via our Trac recruitment system. Please check your account regularly.
After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our Third-party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
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