E-Learning Technology Specialist in Manchester

The E-Learning Tech Specialist is responsible for the design and implementation of e-learning offerings for lawyers and administrative staff to drive adoption of Technology capabilities and solutions. This role oversees the design, development, and operation of e-learning programs or computer-based virtual courses, partnering with IT leadership and functional teams to translate identified change management needs into training offerings, selecting and producing media to advance end-user training, and preparing / maintaining courses on the Firm’s Learning Management System (LMS) platform. The combination of technical acumen with a relentless customer focus, communication skills, and a desire to foster organizational development and growth enables the E-Learning Tech Specialist to promote gold-standard learning solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Researches, develops, and implements e-learning methods and latest marketplace technologies for providing end-user training on a variety of technology topics.
• Partners closely with IT leadership and functional teams to design, develop, and deliver training to lawyers and staff across the Firm’s regional offices.
• Operates as part of IT project teams for high visibility initiatives that require change management capabilities.
• Creates implementation plans for e-learning programs, including communications for end users.
• Gathers information and course elements from IT SMEs and key stakeholders to scope and plan course content.
• Designs and develops learning materials, coordinates and reviews educational content, and incorporates current technology in developing specific eLearning curricula.
• Monitors and measures the Firm’s usage and adoption of learning offerings against pre-determined performance indicators to identify areas of improvement and adaptation.
• Works with selected vendors of e-learning technology to adapt the technology to the needs of the Firm.
• Helps to negotiate contracts with e-learning vendors by defining the nature of the work required.
• Serves as the liaison between e-learning vendors and IT subject matter experts (SMEs) to advance the design and development of e-learning solutions.
• Supports the deployment of learning programs, including uploading and updating courseware and curricula, training assignments, learner notifications and rules in the Firm’s LMS.
• Coordinates with IT directors and managers to test the technology.
• Utilizes knowledge of LMS capabilities to recommend delivery strategies that yield a rich, meaningful, and dynamic end-user experience.
• Utilizes LMS reporting capabilities and develops custom reports to assist with planning and managing the Firm’s IT training and development initiatives.
• Manages e-Learning content from vendors to ensure it is compatible with the LMS.
• May facilitate live and recorded learning.
• Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity, particularly with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary and assigned by IT leadership or Firm Management.

Education & Credentials

• University degree preferred, ideally a master’s degree in instructional technology, education, computer science, or a related field.
• Appropriate technical certification(s) and/or advanced learning are preferred (e.g., adult education, multimedia training materials development).

Knowledge & Experience

• Relevant experience, ideally in a large law firm setting, a comparable professional services organization, or a legal information services provider.
• Demonstrated experience working in a time-sensitive environment, with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities with little direction.
• Demonstrated experience with a Learning Management System as a developer or administrator.
• Experience with HTML and audio and video editing software.
• Experience with instructional design with a focus on adult learning theories.
• Broad knowledge of current and emerging e-learning technologies.
• Understanding of development tools used to build e-learning technologies.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards, with experience in training and developing content that meets compliance / accessibility requirements.
• Understanding of technology development, electronic content development, and management practices.
• Knowledgeable of applications and technologies common to a law firm (e.g., collaboration solutions, document management solutions).

Skills & Expectations

• Ability to interact with suppliers, end users, and co-workers in a professional manner to deliver a gold-standard experience.
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to interact and engage with end users of all levels, demonstrating strong communications and organizational skills.
• Strong service orientation, and an understanding of the importance of developing effective working relationships with users.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work well as part of a team on technical projects.
• Availability and willingness to work outside scheduled business hours, which may include weekend work, at times with short notice.

Work Conditions

• Based in London.
• Core hours of 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday; hybrid in-office, which will be a combination of on-site and remote work with occasional on-call availability.