Learning & Development Content Designer

Are you ready to unleash your creativity? We're looking for a dynamic and innovative individual to join our team as an L&D Content Designer! You'll 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.

You'll 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.,

• 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.
  
  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.
  
  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


• Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working.


• 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, you'll 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