Learning and Content Designer Calex UK Permanent/Full Time in Daventry

About Us

Calex specialise in the design, development, and delivery of innovative learning programmes, predominantly within the automotive retail industry, including management, technical, aftersales and apprentice training. More recently we have begun working with forward-thinking companies within the logistics, food & beverage, and pensions sectors to enhance their training proposition via the implementation of Virtual Learning Environments, Live Broadcasting and Social Learning Platforms.

Our Corporate Vision is to ‘Deliver inspirational, technology rich, fully integrated and personalised learning programmes that deliver beyond expectation’ and we work in close partnership with our clients to identify and implement innovative and effective learning solutions.

To learn more about Calex, please visit our website at www.calexuk.com.

The Learning and Content Designer supports the Commercial Training Design and Delivery Team Manager in the design, development and continuous improvement of high-quality learning materials across the Henry Ford Academy. The post holder will contributeto face-to-face, blended and digital learning solutions that are learner-centred, technically accurate, accessible, engaging and aligned to Ford brand standards.

Working as part of the Commercial Learning Design and Delivery Team, the post holder will supportassigned projects from initial scoping and learning requirements through to content development, review, launch support and improvement activity. The role focuses on producing clear, practical and visually engaging learning materials while applying agreed design standards, templates and quality processes.

The post holder will workcollaboratively with Academy colleagues, subject matter experts, stakeholders and delivery partners to turn technical and business information into effective learner and facilitator materials. The role is hands-on and design delivery-focused, supporting the creation of varied learning assets and assisting with more complex projects while taking ownership of defined work packages within agreed timescales.

The role contributes to the Academy’s reputation by creating professional, accurate and accessible learning content that supports learner capability, consistent delivery and measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end development of assigned learning content, from initial requirements through to build, review and launch support.
• Work with Department Leads, Content Designers, training consultants, stakeholders and subject matter experts to clarify learning objectives, audience needs, technical and business requirements and delivery context.
• Develop clear, engaging and practical learning materials that support learner understanding and facilitator delivery.
• Ensure assigned learning content is delivered to agreed deadlines, quality standards and project requirements.
• Review own work carefully and ensure feedback from the Senior Learning and Content Designer, stakeholders and subject matter experts is acted on in a timely manner.
• Support quality assurance activity by checking content for accuracy, consistency, accessibility, formatting, brand alignment and learner experience.
• Use learner feedback, facilitator insight and stakeholder input to suggest improvements to existing materials.
• Maintain content files, version control records, review schedules and supporting documentation consistently and in line with agreed team processes.
• Contribute to the improvement of templates, reusable assets and design resources by sharing practical ideas and examples.
• Ensure learning materials are accurate, accessible, learner-centred and aligned to Ford and Henry Ford Academy brand standards.
• Demonstratecontinuous improvement by contributing practical ideas, applying feedback and developing capability in learning design and digital content creation.
• Collaboratewith Academy colleagues, stakeholders and delivery partnersprofessionally, proactively and aligning withagreed team ways of working.

About You

Essential skills & experience

• Experience in instructional design, digital learning content development or training content creation, ideally within a technical, customer-focused or corporate environment.
• Good understanding of adult learning principles, learner-centred design, blended learning approaches and accessibility considerations.
• Ability to translate technical, product or business information into clear, practical and engaging learning content.
• Strong writing, editing and visual communication skills, with experience creating learner materials, facilitator guides, storyboards, scripts and digital content.
• Experience using learning technologies, including authoring tools, LMS platforms, digital media tools and SCORM-compliant content.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to check content for accuracy, consistency, formatting, accessibility and brand alignment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and respond positively to feedback.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Creative and practical approach to problem solving, with an interest in improving learner engagement and content quality.
• Willingness to learn from senior colleagues, develop professional capability and contribute positively to the wider team.

Desirable skills & experience

• Relevant qualification in learning and development, instructional design, education, digital learning, multimedia design or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• Professional membership or certification from a recognised learning body, such as CIPD, Learning and Performance Institute, TAP or equivalent.
• Experience of designing learning for automotive, retail, technical, sales, customer service or leadership environments.
• Experience with authoring tools, learning management systems, video production, digital asset creation, content management platforms or Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards, inclusive learning design, brand governance, content quality assurance and evaluation methods.
• Experience supporting content updates, localisation, LMS upload activity, review cycles or digital learning implementation.
• Familiarity with structured content development workflows, project documentation or agile ways of working.

Our Calex Core Values

• Caring & Supportive
• Open & Honest
• Welcoming & Inclusive
• Collaborative & Inspiring
• Enjoyable & Rewarding
• Flexible & Adaptable
• Accountable & Reliable
• Healthy & Sustainable

Stage 1 Virtual interviews are planned for week commencing 23rd November.

Successful candidates shall be invited to attend a stage 2 face-to-face interview week commencing 30thNovember.

Salary & Benefits: Up to£45,000 depending on experience, plusbonus.

25 Days Annual Leave, Calex Employee Benefits Packages (Inc Private GP and Healthcare Services, High Street Discounts, Discounted Gym Memberships and on Demand 24 Hour Wellbeing Service (Counselling and Advice), Life Assurance, Pension, optional private Healthcare cover.

Contract: Permanent / Full Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week

Place of Work: Hybrid – minimum 3 days at the Henry Ford Academy.

Pre-employment Checks: Calex will undertake the relevant/standard employment checks with any successful candidate. This includes contacting all nominated referees, as well as checking candidate ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks (confirmation will be provided through the recruitment process). The nature of this role may necessitate that we undertake a DBS check.

Employment: The successful candidate will be employed by Calex UK (www.calexuk.com).

Visa Sponsorship: Although Calex UK is on the register of Worker and Temporary Worker licensed sponsors, there is not an opportunity of sponsorship for this specific role.

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