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Digital Learning Specialist

Salary £30,000 - £39,000
Location Glasgow, Edinburgh
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Learning Specialist to join us within our L&D Team team in our Glasgow or Edinburgh office.

*We are open to considering candidates on a part time or full-time basis*

What will your role look like?

This role is part of the Digital and Systems team in L&D and reports to the L&D BP (Digital and Systems). There are 3 main areas of accountability.

Firstly, supporting the management, maintenance and usage of our LMS and for co-ordinating firmwide mandatory learning.

Secondly, the creation and maintenance of eLearning modules.

Thirdly, providing digital expertise in the form of video editing, exploration of emerging digital learning tools and upskilling of the wider L&D team in those.

Though this is a varied role, your key tasks will include:

  • Supporting the management, maintenance and usage of our LMS and co-ordinating firm-wide mandatory learning.
  • Supporting the L&D BP (Digital & Systems) to manage and maintain our LMS, skilled to Superadmin/Expert level (e.g. uploading content, creating courses, learning plans, email notifications, producing reports, creating and maintaining pages, user management (creating user profiles and upskilling those users in the business), dealing with SAW requests/trouble tickets). As such this role involves both in depth knowledge of the back end of the LMS and interaction with colleagues across the firm as they use the system.
  • Creation of quarterly newsletter (with Facilitation team input) for firmwide advertising of learning.
  • Scheduling annual refreshers, reporting and working closely with mandatory learning owners.
  • Working with subject matter experts to create mandatory eLearning modules (Articulate).
  • Using eLearning authoring tools (Articulate) to create and update eLearning modules (in addition to mandatory modules. These could be modules to support other learning areas).
  • Editing of session recordings (Clipchamp and Vimeo), uploading to LMS or eLearning courses.
  • Keeping abreast of emerging learning technologies and upskilling the L&D team in these.
  • Involvement in ad hoc learning projects aligned to the firm’s strategic imperatives (examples include DEI, Digital, Leadership, Engagement).

To enjoy and succeed in this role, you will have:

  • Knowledge of learning management systems (purpose, structure, processes, management).
  • Experience using Articulate to create eLearning. Working with SMEs and creating and maintaining eLearning modules in Articulate
  • Understanding of learning methodologies/impact assessment
  • The ability to prioritise effectively across competing demands and stakeholders and be organised and comfortable working under pressure to manage both short- and long-term deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of learning content, data entries, and system configurations within digital learning platforms.
  • eLearning authoring skills which deliver creative, engaging learning (Articulate)
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Client focussed and business curious, able to build collaborative relationships with colleagues across a range of levels
  • Curious about new learning technologies, exploring the market to build knowledge and assess usefulness for Hymans (eg AI, VR, gamification)
  • Experience working with a variety of learning mediums such as podcasts, videos, interactive PDFs, animated videos
  • Experience Using virtual collaboration tools (eg MIRO, SLIDO, Sharepoint)

Desirable skills:

  • Creative individual with graphic design knowledge would be an advantage
  • Other digital learning media skills (eg videos, podcasts, virtual collaboration, webinar and animation tools) would be an advantage
  • Experience with building PowerBi dashboards would be useful but is not essential

*Please note that as part of the recruitment process for this opportunity, candidates will be expected to complete a task as part of the interview.

We would also encourage applications from candidates who perhaps do not possess all the attributes and experience listed above but are competent with the majority and would be able to quickly develop the additional skills and experience required in post with our full support. 

*A more detailed list of requirements for this position is available within the role profile – which is available on request.*
In addition to a competitive salary and access to our profit share scheme, we offer:

  • A flexible selection of employee benefits, so you can choose a package that best matches your lifestyle and needs.
  • A collaborative and encouraging work environment where your thinking and ideas are encouraged.
  • On site mental health and wellbeing assistance.
  • A commitment to helping you develop both personally and professionally, with mentoring opportunities and access to our award-winning learning portal, Aspire.
  • Regular social activities, in addition to three days paid volunteering leave each year and a day’s leave to celebrate your birthday.
  • Hybrid working so you can enjoy the positive wellbeing of working from home as well as the benefits of meeting colleagues in our sociable, modern office environments – with the expectation of two ‘in-office’ days per week. 
  • A flexible working window, allowing colleagues the freedom to work flexibly between the hours of 7am and 7pm.

Please note, we recruit on a rolling basis so early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment.

Together, we’ve been building better futures for over 100 years. For our people, our clients and their people, our communities and the environment. 

We thrive on tackling complex problems. And we believe those problems are best solved by diverse teams – diverse in skills, approaches and backgrounds. Our independence lets our people be themselves and think freely, while working in a collaborative, supportive environment.  We love innovative, independent thinking and want everyone to share their ideas.  

Working alongside employers, trustees and financial services institutions, we offer pensions, investments, benefits and risk consulting services, as well as data and technology solutions. With over 1000 employees and counting, we’re one of the leading consultancies in our field and are proud to be recognised by numerous industry awards. 

We’re committed to developing our people and encourage everyone to carve out their own career path. We’ve many colleagues who started out in one team in the business and have ended up somewhere completely different, having had the chance to develop new skills and explore new passions.   

We are continually working to improve our inclusive culture and employ diverse talent. We therefore welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, which includes but isn’t limited to: age, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, marital or civil partnership status, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background.

Our hybrid working model offers the best of both worlds – home working as well as a fun, collaborative office environment - meaning flexible working patterns to accommodate individual needs. Find out more about our careers here.

If you need any assistance in relation to a personal requirement, medical condition or neurological difference during our selection process then please let us know. 

Together, we can make this the best job you’ll ever have. 

Our culture

We live and breathe our four values – friendly, confident, partnering and straightforward – and genuinely care about out people, clients, community and the environment.

Job satisfaction

Every employee can genuinely make a difference and contribute towards achieving our purpose – together, building better futures. Whether that’s helping our clients build more secure financial futures, using your 3 days volunteering or helping us reduce our carbon footprint.

Reward and wellbeing

We offer competitive salaries, a share of company profits and an award-winning benefits package. We also take your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing seriously, both in and outside of work.

Flexible working

We trust our people to work in a pattern that suits their circumstances with a healthy balance of home and office working.

Latest technology

We use the most up-to-date technology and software to match our ground-breaking business solutions that make life easier for us and our clients.

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