Job Description

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Brief Description
Media Learning Development Specialist
We are looking for a Media Learning Development Specialist to join the team! This is an exciting opportunity to design and develop the training for our workforce of the future in either The Quadrant, Milton Keynes or London Enterprise House.
Salary: Band 4B 35,582 - 42,218.00 per annum depending on skills and experience.
Closing date: Tuesday 19th August 2025 - late applications will not be accepted.
Location: Either Milton Keynes (The Quadrant) or London Enterprise House
Contract: Permanent - Full time
About the role (External)
The role of a Media Learning Development Specialist:
You will manage the development status of a project, ensuring all the project team are kept up to date. You will be the go-to person for external suppliers, managing the procurement process and ensuring that the supplier meets the timelines and budget. You will also ensure that new courses are configured in Moodle. For new courses, pilots will need to be arranged and feedback from the pilots implemented. Stakeholder management is key, you will be liaising with stakeholders to get feedback and sign off for both new courses and maintenance of existing courses. Working closely with the learning designers, you will help shape what media is chosen for the projects.
As a Media Learning Development Specialist, you will manage and coordinate the development and publishing of learning products across all media types. Your role is pivotal in maintaining Network Rail's reputation for producing high-quality, creative, and cost-effective training solutions that adhere to our rigorous quality and safety standards.
Please note: this role requires a minimum of 3 days in the office per week.
What you'll be doing:

• Design & Development: - Create engaging and effective learning materials in various formats, including digital, print, and multimedia.
• Project Coordination: Lead and oversee the entire development process from concept to delivery, ensuring all projects meet our quality and safety standards.
• Innovation: - Utilise cutting-edge technology and creative strategies to enhance the learning experience for Network Rail employees.
• Collaboration: - Work closely with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and stakeholders to ensure training solutions meet organizational needs and objectives.
• Quality Assurance: - Implement robust quality control measures to ensure all products are of the highest standard and compliant with safety regulations.

What experience are we looking for?

• Experience in designing, developing and publishing effective training and development products, using a variety of authoring and/or design software packages, such as (but not limited to) Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate, Synthesia, HTML5
• Demonstrable knowledge of instructional design principles
• Experience of managing successful projects including evidence of successful internal and external subject matter expert and supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate personal accountability when striving for results, whilst consistently role modelling core behaviours of collaboration and customer-centred decision making
• Ability to assess and challenge risky or unsafe actions, or poor behaviours of others.
• A qualification in Instructional Design or Multi-Media, or demonstrable relevant experience
• Expertise of how long media takes, cost, process and how learning can be transferred through that media.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and being able to prioritise workloads.
• Experience in Publishing and course configuration in a Learning Management System

What could set you apart when applying?

• A project management qualification
• Demonstrable experience in Filming or managing filming projects
• Demonstrable experience in eLearning creation or managing the process of creating eLearning

Please see the attached job description for further information.
At Network Rail you will have a clear development path, access to training and enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as up to 28 days annual leave, rail travel subsidies, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more.
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How to apply (External)
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Below are some examples of adjustments we can make: * Changing a provision, practice or 'the way things are done'
For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed. * Changing a physical feature of our workplace
For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs. * Providing extra equipment or assistance
For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.
There are lots of other adjustments we can consider - please just ask!
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