View Vacancy - Learning and Development Adviser (Design) (ESP20.308)
The British Embassy in Madrid is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is looking to recruit a Learning and Development Adviser (Design) for the International Academy.
The International Academy provides innovative and creative learning solutions to meet the needs of the UK Government to support learners in doing their jobs more effectively, based on specific organisational goals. The International Academy has teams based across the globe and in the UK, partnering with British Missions (Posts) and Directorates to ensure learning is based on performance outcomes and aligned to UK government priorities. We work to ensure that learning activities are designed to best-practice Learning and Development (L&D) standards, based on solid research and contribute to building a positive learning culture within the workplace.
Our 17,300 learners work in our diplomatic and development offices worldwide, including 280 overseas embassies and high commissions.
This role is based within the International Academy’s Learning Design Team, working in partnership with a range of stakeholders and subject matter experts to design innovative, accessible and engaging learning. It focuses on the design and development of innovative learning design in support of the International Academy (IA) goal: Professional learning and development that builds expertise and agility to enable Her Majesty’s Government (HMG) to be a world leader at operating internationally.
We are looking for an experienced individual who really understands learning and learning design and who has strong instructional design expertise. You will be familiar with digital design methodologies such as ADDIE and Agile and have experience in using technology to support and enhance development and performance improvement.
The job will evolve as the Academy continues to mature, so the successful incumbent should expect to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, including working across teams.
The role will require occasional international travel.
This job can be based in Vilnius, Madrid or Dubai. If you are interested in applying to more than one location (s), you should submit an application for each on https://fco.tal.net/candidate by searching the name of the location you are interested in and click on “Apply”.
Roles and responsibilities
Design and implement a variety of innovative digital and blended learning solutions for the International Academy.
Collaborate with subject matter experts and colleagues within the International Academy’s faculties, Directorates and Posts to understand key learning needs for the target audience through research and learner analysis.
Develop clear learning and performance outcomes and develop content that matches.
Analyse and apply current instructional design theories, practice and methods.
Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that align with the instructional goals of the project and enhance the learning process, retention and transfer.
Decide on the criteria used to judge a learner’s performance and develop assessment instruments/modes of assessment, such as tests or quizzes, to measure the effectiveness of the learning solution.
Support digital designers with visualising graphics, the user interface and the finished product
Write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts when required.
Lead and work in project teams to ensure quality and timely delivery of shared objectives and project outcomes.
Minimum 5 years in an L&D design & delivery context, either public or private sector.
Professional qualifications in L&D, OD or equivalent.
Knowledge of modern learning methodologies including online learning design.
Previous experience in an L&D consultative role - strong client facing/stakeholder management experience.
Experience of social and collaborative learning tools and platforms.
Demonstrable ability to produce innovative learning design solutions.
Project Management - end to end L&D solution delivery from design and implementation - to time and quality, as well as having a track record of managing and delivering multiple projects.
Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and spoken. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely, both orally and in written communication.
Strong IT skills and literacy in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.
Professional qualification in the use of technology in learning.
Experience of taking a lead role within project or teamwork.
This is a full-time permanent contract. The working hours are 37.5 hours per week.
The successful candidate is subject to a confirmation of a background check, security clearance and the successful completion of a probationary period.
The successful candidate will be enrolled in the Spanish Social Security Scheme and will therefore not be entitled to any gratuity from the Embassy based on gross annual salary.
The Embassy is a Diplomatic Mission with tax exempt status and does not collect taxes for other States. Employees are fully responsible for payment of income tax at the legally required rate. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Spain are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Spanish employment law.
Visa / Passport requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Spain and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Additional requirements may become necessary pending EU Exit. If requirements change additional eligibility, information will be shared during the recruitment process.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
