Overview
e-Learning Content Developer – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About us
Our mission is to provide transformative, high-quality digital education, so students can learn, wherever they are.
We collaborate with academics and professional services staff across the university, and with our external partners, to design, develop and deliver a wide range of educational programmes.
Our learners study with us from across the world, choosing when and where they study, working around their schedules.
We are a dynamic team with ambitious growth targets in a priority area of development for King’s. We proudly foster a supportive culture and community which prioritises both individual and collective wellbeing.
Employee support at King’s includes flexible working arrangements, paid maternity/shared parental leave, menopausal support, an active wellbeing programme, training and development opportunities and much more. All of our staff benefit from a generous pension contribution as well.
As part of hybrid working at King’s, all team members can work remotely for part of the week if they wish.
Join us as we open futures and unlock potential.
About the role
The E-Learning Content Developers are a key part of the development of King’s Digital online programmes’ portfolio. They build attractive and accessible modules based on weekly outlines and content documentation produced by the Learning Designers.
The role holder will work primarily in the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Moodle, building and uploading learning activities and content pages as well as resolving technical issues.
E-Learning Content Developers are experts in the configuration and use of Moodle activities and content types, and confident in taking decisions on how to lay out content within overall user experience design system guidelines. Occasionally they may edit basic graphics where necessary.
The role holder will have technical expertise and will advise on best practice in e-learning development and use of the VLE to enhance the learning experience of our students. They will also work proactively to identify improvements to existing workflows and support product innovation.
Although supported by project managers and their line manager, the role holder is expected to manage their workload and balance their priorities across multiple projects; working both independently and collaboratively, bringing a self-motivated, results-orientated and ‘can-do’ attitude to their work.
The role holder will be willing to learn from their colleagues, pass knowledge on to others, and develop the relevant formal and informal networks to enhance their learning opportunities.
An essential part of the role is the active collaboration with other King’s Digital production teams, such as Learning Design, Web Development, Creative Media and Quality Assurance.
This is a full-time permanent post. Appointment will typically be made at the lower end of the scale, subject to experience and in accordance with the university’s pay and grading policies.
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