We are seeking a creative and forward‑thinking Curriculum Developer who will design engaging learning experiences that support teaching, learning and assessment across ACT. The role is hybrid, within the Skills & Curriculum Department, and reports to the Senior Curriculum Developer.
What you’ll do
- Design and develop engaging curriculum resources for face‑to‑face, blended and online learning.
- Create innovative digital learning materials using a range of multimedia and e‑learning tools.
- Apply instructional design principles to produce accessible and inclusive learning experiences.
- Collaborate with delivery teams and subject matter experts to develop high‑quality curriculum content.
- Embed Welsh, ALN, wellbeing, FREDIE, sustainability and digital skills throughout learning materials.
- Explore and utilise emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance curriculum design.
- Support curriculum implementation, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
What we need from you
- Experience developing engaging learning materials for post‑16 or adult learners.
- Experience creating digital learning content using multimedia and e‑learning authoring tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Captivate, Articulate 360 or similar).
- Experience using AI tools and emerging technologies to support content development.
- Understanding of instructional design principles and accessible learning design.
- Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Demonstrate ACT’s Behaviour Framework.
Why work for ACT
At ACT, people are at the heart of everything we do. As Wales’s largest training provider, we are passionate about making a real difference through high‑quality learning and are committed to supporting our staff to grow, develop and succeed. We are an Investors in People Platinum organisation, have been recognised in the Best Companies 2025 awards as one of the UK’s top employers, and hold a strong commitment to staff engagement.
Benefits
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- Generous holiday package (up to 45 days per year)
- E‑learning platform available to all staff
- Annual salary increases
- Staff counselling and mental health first aid support
- Wellbeing initiatives and flexible hybrid working (where applicable)
- Team building and volunteering days
- Staff recognition awards and birthday appreciation rewards
- Healthcare cash plan, contributory pension scheme and life assurance
Diversity and Equality Statement
ACT is dedicated to fair and safe recruitment practices, ensuring equality for all applicants and staff. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our questioning and collating of information is intended to help us maintain equal opportunities best practice and identify barriers to workforce equality and diversity. The information collated from you will not be used in any decision affecting you.
Adjustments during the recruitment process
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. Please let us know your requirements.
Application information
Applications will be reviewed until 06th August 2026. Candidates invited to interview will be notified via email (check junk or spam folders). The interview process will include a face‑to‑face interview at our Head Office and a work‑based task to assess curriculum development, creativity and problem‑solving skills.
Safeguarding
All employees are required to uphold ACT’s commitment to safeguarding the welfare of learners and staff. A successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Contact
For any queries about the vacancy, please contact us on recruitment@acttraining.org.uk.
Curriculum Developer in Cardiff employer: ACT Ltd
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