Job Description

Instructional Designer - Online & Hybrid Higher Education

Location: Hybrid between home and a commutable distance to St Albans or Brighton
Salary:45,000

To apply:

Applications must be submitted via our official portal to be considered:
Apply here

http://higheredpartners.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=a538ef2f-2197-4621-8123-88e4cbd09409

At Higher Ed Partners (HEP), we partner with UK universities to deliver high-quality online programmes that make education more accessible and engaging.

We're seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to help shape, refine, and deliver impactful online learning experiences across our university partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and improvement of online modules. Consult and guide faculty, instructional designers, and virtual teaching assistants to enhance the use of technology in course delivery. Take ownership of the White Label Content Library, ensuring resources remain up to date and high quality. Support workshops, training, and the implementation of best-practice instructional design. Collaborate across internal and external teams to ensure innovation and quality.

Essential Experience and Skills:

Minimum 2 years' experience in online or hybrid higher education. Experience with Learning Management Systems and educational technologies. Strong digital literacy (MS Office, multimedia, AI tools). Knowledge of UK higher education standards, accessibility, and credit frameworks. Excellent communication skills and a passion for developing engaging online content.

Benefits:

45,000 salary 28 days annual leave + bank holidays Care and Connect - wellbeing support HigherPerks - retail discounts Access to personal development 6% employer pension contribution Refer-a-friend scheme T&Cs apply
Our Values

Integrity

- We do the right thing, always

Innovation

- We challenge the status quo to create better solutions

Results

- We are committed to delivering impact and excellence

Teamwork

- We believe in the power of collaboration to achieve great things
Apply now and help shape the future of online higher education.

HEP is a Disability Confident and equal opportunity employer. HEP evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

St Albans AL1 3TF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Do you have recognition or accreditation from a relevant professional body such as the HEA, SEDA or ALT Do you have 2+ years' experience working with Learning Management Systems and other educational technologies Do you have 2+ years' experience in online and/or hybrid higher education Do you have practical knowledge of UK higher education policies and standards, credit frameworks, copyright and accessibility requirements. Do you have experience of instructional design for nursing / health sciences or other industry-focused subject areas would be advantageous
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in St Albans AL1 3TF