Senior Learning Designer

Lead the design and development of engaging, blended digital learning experiences that meet the evolving needs of learners.
Managing a small team of Learning Designers, you will oversee the production of diverse learning content, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support the ongoing development of the Learning Experience Platform (LXP).
What will you be doing?
Lead and mentor a team of Learning Designers, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and high-quality learning design.
Lead the creation of innovative and engaging blended learning solutions, including digital learning experiences that meet the needs of a diverse workforce.
Support the implementation and ongoing development of the Learning Experience Platform (LXP), ensuring the integration of cutting-edge learning technologies.
Work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure learning resources are aligned with educational and organizational goals.
Ensure that both written and visual content produced by the team meets quality standards and is consistent across all digital platforms.
Use data, learner feedback, and analytics to evaluate the success of digital learning resources and implement improvements to optimise learner outcomes.
Continuously update your knowledge of the latest developments in digital learning, design principals, and learning trends to continually innovate and improve learning strategies.
Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.
Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.
As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check.
The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
What are we looking for?
Essential for the role : Knowledge: Degree in a relevant subject area (e.g., instructional design, education, or digital learning) or equivalent experience.
Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
Experience: Proven experience in creating blended learning solutions, with a track record of applying learning theories to meet learner needs.
Leadership and management experience in overseeing a small team of learning designers.
Project management experience, including managing outsourced projects with external suppliers and agencies.
Experience in collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to develop educational content.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in using an LXP and other social learning platforms.
Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects effectively.
Strong written and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate instructional strategies and content ideas.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform content improvements and instructional design.
Beneficial to have: Knowledge: Knowledge of modern coach education principles.
Knowledge of football, from grassroots to elite level, and how these principles apply to workforce development.
Experience: Experience working within a sporting organisation/association or in an education organization.
Proofreading experience, ensuring accuracy and quality of written content.
Technical Skills: Familiarity with e-learning authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline 360 and Adapt.
Experience using xAPI to track and analyse learner data.
Experience with YouTube or video-based learning management.
What's in it for you?
We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football.
We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.
We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role.
But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below: Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.
Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
Free private medical cover.
A contributory pension scheme.
An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.
A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility.
For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers Our Organisation The Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England.
It is responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and generates significant revenue to support investment into English football each year.
The FA oversees England international teams across men's, women's, youth and disability football, as well as running the National League System and FA Competitions including the Emirates FA Cup and Women's Adobe FA Cup, and the world-class facilities of Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park, all with a purpose to Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation.
We currently work within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team.
The remaining days can be worked remotely.
We will continue to monitor this model and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary.
Your contract with The FA will specify a fixed location of Wembley Stadium or St. George's Park unless the role is advertised as a home-based contract.
The contractual location of this role can be found at the top of this advert on our FA vacancy page.
The FA, For All, For You Our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy forms an integral part of our long-term commitment to using our influence across English football to create a game free from discrimination.
https://www.thefa.com/-/media/thefacom-new/files/about-the-fa/2021/fa_a-game-for-all-strategy.ashx A Game For All outlines three key strategic commitments - Lead the Change, Be the Change, and Inspire the Change - which will ensure tackling discrimination remains a core priority for English football for years to come.
We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country.
The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.
As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check.
The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
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