E-Learning Development Specialist

E-Learning Development Specialist – 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Westminster/Hybrid

Salary: £38,000

Hours: Full-Time – 36.25 per week

NEC is the publisher of a suite of procurement contracts and associated learning programmes and support services. A part of Thomas Telford Ltd, the commercial subsidiary of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the NEC Contract Suite is a benchmark for best practice in the procurement and delivery of work, services and supplies and it is successfully supporting the delivery of thousands of projects worldwide.

Are you a creative and tech-savvy eLearning professional looking to make an impact in digital learning? NEC is seeking an eLearning Development Specialist to join our NEC and ICE Training team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The Role

In this exciting role, you’ll design, develop, and implement engaging eLearning solutions that support our strategic goals and meet the evolving needs of our learners. You’ll collaborate with subject-matter experts, manage third-party development projects, and contribute to the digital transformation of our training portfolio.

Key Accountabilities:

• Transform technical content into diverse, interactive eLearning modules and instructional design materials using tools like Articulate 360 or Adobe Captivate.
• Design detailed storyboards that outline the course structure, flow, and visual elements of the eLearning modules, aligning with learning objectives and audience needs.
• Ensure content meets UX and accessibility standards and complies with specifications for web-based educational technologies (e.g., SCORM, TinCan).
• Conduct QA testing and maintain accurate records of digital assets.
• Stay up to date with eLearning trends and technologies.
• Support product innovation and customer engagement activities.
• Conduct research for assigned development projects where required.
• Work with subject-matter experts and other stakeholders to transform existing educational content, including text, images, videos and assessments into interactive eLearning modules that cater to diverse learning styles.
• Ensure that all new/existing digital learning products are up to date, retain the integrity of all products.
• Stay abreast of the latest technology trends and best practice in eLearning to enhance the quality and effectiveness of developed content.
• Lead/participate in customer demos and testing sessions where required.
• Record and monitor the costs for development tools, license updates, process invoice where necessary .

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in developing digital learning products.
• Strong knowledge of LMS platforms and SCORM standards.
• Proficiency in eLearning authoring tools (Articulate, Captivate, etc.).
• Creative skills in visual and video content production.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Experience in the construction or infrastructure industry desirable.
• Strong instructional design and UX understanding.
• Experience working with AI tools for content localisation, voice-over generation or adaptive learning design is highly desirable.

Key Behavioural Competencies:

• Leads the way in building and maintaining close working relationships with customers /colleagues and suppliers. Uses the relationships to enable enhanced standards.
• Responds to changing needs to ensure that opportunities are capitalised upon.
• Shares knowledge, best practice and ideas with team and when appropriate outside team.

Qualifications:

• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field

ICE Group Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Shutdown over Christmas period
• Annual £100 allowance towards your well-being
• Discounted hot food from on-site Café bar
• Up to eight per cent of salary contributed to a personal pension scheme
• 24-hour employee support line
• Death in service benefit equivalent to one year’s salary
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Big Gym membership savings with the Gymflex scheme
• Your Rewards discount scheme

ICE Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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