Learning Designer 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Job Introduction

Grade: B001
Salary: £38,264.81 plus £4,427.65 London Allowance Per Annum (London Allowance Applicable to London based candidates only)
Employment Type: Fixed Term 12 months, Full Time 37 hours per week 
Locations: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff or Glasgow
Working Arrangements: Remote working and occasional travel to any of our hubs (London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff, or Glasgow) when required. 

About Us:

British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. We are the ‘Guardians of the Railway,’ putting passenger safety at the heart of what we do. Our values are simple: We Care, We Do the Right Thing, We Strive to Be Better Every Day, We Are One BTP, and We Are Proud to Protect. Join us and help create an environment where we can all be our best every day.

The Opportunity:

The Learning and Development Team have an excellent opportunity for a Learning Designer. As a Learning Designer with BTP, you will join a team of Content Producers, Videographers and Editors to work on a 12-month project. The project is to transform our current Police Officer recruit training programme into a more succinct, flexible, modern programme that maximises the use of learning technologies.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Conduct thorough analysis of existing learning materials, learner profiles and program objectives to identify gaps and areas for improvement; work with trainers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to help design new and re-design existing learning programmes with a blended learning approach.
• Design assessment strategies to measure learning outcomes and gather feedback from learners and stakeholders for continuous improvement of the learning program.
• Ensure that learning materials are accessible to all learners, including those with disabilities, by adhering to accessibility standards and universal design principles.
• Maintain accurate documentation of the design and development process, including project plans, design documents and progress reports.
• Establish effective relationships with key internal and external partners to implement a collaborative approach to learning and development and ensure the best outcome for the learner.

What We're Looking For; Your Essential Skills: 

• Proven experience in designing new and innovative learning solutions, including face to face and a broad range of digital learning solutions.
• Experience of working with a learning management system to deploy learning.
• Fully competent in using and operating the full suite of Microsoft 365 products.
• Excellent creative design skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills at all levels, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Passionate about emerging learning technologies.
• Fluency in Welsh language, written and verbal is desirable (if based in Cardiff).

Vetting: You will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting (3 years minimum UK residency required), including a full background and financial disclosure. For more information and Top Tips, please see attached document. 

Medical: We’ll ask for medical history details to support your wellbeing.  

What We Offer, Our Benefits: 

Click on the links, for further information on Pensions, and employee Reward & Benefits  

Inclusion & Diversity: 

At BTP, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We believe diversity drives innovation and better decision-making. Our roles are open to everyone, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, women, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those who are neurodiverse. As part of our commitment, we operate a ‘Disability Confident Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. 

For more information on Inclusion & Diversity and the Disability Confident Scheme, please click the links Inclusion & Diversity Disability Confident Scheme

Join Us: 

Grow your career with us, we can’t wait to hear from you.  For further information or an informal chat contact our Recruitment Team at RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk.