Digital Learning Designer - Malmesbury, United Kingdom - Dyson

Dyson

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Malmesbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Summary:

Salary:

Competitive

Team:
People

Location:

United Kingdom - Malmesbury Office

About us:

The Dyson Institute is a Higher Education provider offering state of the art employer-sponsored degrees in engineering and technology.

We are intimately connected with Dyson, a global leader in technology innovation, and aim to develop the best engineers in the world by combining rigorous academic programmes with professional work on future Dyson products from the outset.

Our students incur no tuition fees and are paid employees from the time they join us, building their Dyson careers through a combination of stretching academic study and practical hands-on experience working with a range of teams at Dyson.

About the role:

As a Digital Learning Design Specialist, you will be part of our Smart Campus team that support students and staff across all our education-based technology platforms.

This role will support credentialised online learning for Dyson's global engineers, blended models for postgraduate students and enhancing the learning experience for our full-time on-site undergraduates.

An important part of this role is to develop a strong working relationship with our academic team to support the implementation of best practices in pedagogic design and development of course material, for both in-person and online teaching.

You will also work with our students throughout their journey with the Institute, and we collectively aim to increase our understanding of the impact of digital technology in relation to equality and diversity in the student experience of teaching and learning in higher education.

You'll be based on the Dyson technology campus in Malmesbury and will report to the Head of Digital, PMO & Smart Campus Services.

Other responsibilities include:

Mentor, train and support academic staff in the practical design and development of engaging, accessible, inclusive, and interactive learning journeys that represent an outstanding digital learning experience
Ensure that learning technologies exceed the needs of our learners
Oversee and support with the planning, design, and development of highquality digital content for blended/hybrid programmes
Contribute to the planning and development of our Institutional technology roadmap throughout its lifecycle, and managing learning design projects within that develop suitable platforms in conjunction with wider Digital Services, for both academic programme and other strategic needs
Stay abreast of digital learning trends and tools in the higher education sector and assess their viability for incorporation with our current technology platforms
Contribute to committees and other working groups
Notify Head of Digital, PMO & Smart Campus Services of any errors or concerns
Work within the relevant frameworks and policies, along with helping support the creation of policies and protocols
Support with our Library management as and when needed

About you:

Essential

Educated to STEM degree level or equivalent level of professional qualification. (example CMALT)
Practical experience of learning design (instructional design, digital pedagogy) In a STEM context, plus least one of the following:
Creation of digital media assets
Experience of managing simultaneous digital education projects to meet objectives on time and within budget.
Familiarity with online learning development tools, virtual learning environments and other digital tools used in education and/or industry. These will include Microsoft 365 products, Canvas, Articulate, Scripting Languages.

Desirable

Understanding of best practice in standardscompliancy for accessibility and usability issues.
Awareness of cultural diversity within an international environment
Flexible, agile approach, a keen eye for detail along with the promotion of positive change.
Demonstrable interest in digital technology for learning and keeping up to date knowledge on current and emerging trends.

Benefits:

Financial:

Performance related bonus
Company paid Life Assurance
Discounts on Dyson machines
Competitive pension scheme
Purchase additional holidays

Lifestyle:

27 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
Free bus travel to and from Malmesbury/Hullavington campus from Bristol, Chippenham and Swindon
Onsite parking
Endless free coffee and tea, and a free lunch
Free onsite hair salon
Onsite lifestyle Assist
Electric vehicle scheme

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