Senior Learning Developer

Responsible for leading the design and build of engaging, interactive digital learning experiences and resources that meet the needs of learners. Lead a small team and work across various platforms and mediums, including e-learning tools, graphics, animation, and the Learning Experience Platform (LXP). 

Responsible for leading the design and build of engaging, interactive digital learning experiences and resources that meet the needs of learners. Lead a small team and work across various platforms and mediums, including e-learning tools, graphics, animation, and the Learning Experience Platform (LXP). You will apply adult learning and human-centred design principles to develop high-quality learning content that is responsive to both learner needs and business goals.

What will you be doing?

• Lead the design and development of engaging, effective digital learning experiences and resources, ensuring they align with adult learning principles and meet learner and business needs.
• Apply adult learning and human-centred design principles to create learning solutions that are learner-focused, interactive, and innovative.
• Create high-quality e-learning content that is optimised for desktop and mobile devices, ensuring seamless integration across platforms.
• Design and develop multimedia learning resources, including graphics, animations, and branding, to be used across the Learning Experience Platform (LXP) and other mediums.
• Work closely with the Digital Systems team to maximise digital platforms against learning design intent.
• Use data insights and research to inform content design, ensuring a research-informed and iterative approach to developing learning resources.
• Utilise metrics and data to evaluate the effectiveness of digital content, supporting an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) approach and ongoing iterative improvements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends and developments in digital learning and instructional technology, continuously improving the quality of learning experiences.
• 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, multimedia design, or digital learning) or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of instructional design principles, with experience in creating effective learning experiences.

Experience:

• Proven experience in leading a team of content producers or developers within a learning context.
• Experience in generating creative solutions to meet business problems through digital content development.

Skills:

• Expertise in e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline 360, Adapt) to create interactive and engaging learning experiences.
• Proficient in graphic design and video editing software, including Adobe Creative Cloud and After Effects.
• Experience in creating and managing SCORM packages and loading them onto an LXP or LMS.
• Experience in developing interactive videos and other multimedia assets for learning.
• Experience working with content management systems (CMS) to manage and distribute digital content.
• Understanding of UX/UI design principles for web and learning platforms.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, including working with external suppliers and agencies.

Beneficial to have:

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with modern coach development philosophy and how they can be enhanced through effective learning design and development.

Experience:

• Experience working within a sporting organization/association or within an educational organization.

Skills:

• Experience using xAPI to track learner progress and outcomes.
• Knowledge and experience in football, from elite to grassroots levels, with the ability to apply this insight to learning resources.

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.