Courseware Developer (FTU)

Role & Responsibilities

About the role

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference to the Royal Navy Training Design Service. As the e‑Courseware Developer you’ll support the FTU (Future Training Unit) to deliver learning that is blended, active and provides customer delight. You will be accountable for all training courses assigned to you with regards to training transformation and an advocate for the creation of training content that is not only active and engaging, but also inclusive and learner‑centric.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop innovative and engaging e‑Courseware content using industry‑standard software such as rapid authoring tools for delivery on multiple platforms, including tablet and mobile phone.
• Ensure the processes that support the creation, review and change of training courses follow the end‑to‑end training design process, are DSAT (Defence Systems Approach to Training) compliant, and adhere to quality standards.
• Proactively address, resolve and elevate any challenges that may impact delivery dates.
• Support the maintenance of Management Systems and Learning Content Management System.
• Proactively seek feedback and impact stories to further enhance training courses and to continuously improve and celebrate the work completed.
• Ensure that any changes derived from internal and external validation are incorporated into all courseware design activity to keep training up‑to‑date and satisfy operational workplace performance requirements.
• Conduct maintenance and validation of training documentation, reviewing and evaluating Training Needs Analyses according to the FTU Document Review Management Plan.
• Attend OEM Design Reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests to ensure alignment with agreed training requirements.
• Deliver training courses and briefs on specific topics as required by the Customer, ensuring compliance with MoD regulations and procedures.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships with subject matter experts to positively contribute towards training transformation.
• Identify opportunities to provide accreditation for new and/or amended training as designed, and for any amendments or implications for existing accreditations following training design changes.
• Take responsibility for continuous professional development.
• Follow health and safety, security standards, and system requirements to protect data and ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a passion for training transformation and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience creating e‑learning content and technology‑based learning solutions.
• Excellent IT skills, able to use in‑house systems and a wide range of platforms including MS Office and SharePoint.
• Ability to prepare and complete monthly data reports.
• Enthusiasm to learn, collaborate, communicate and demonstrate best practice within the business, customers and the wider team.
• Attention to detail, passion for quality, ability to plan, multitask, deliver on time and work independently.
• Adopt a flexible, adaptable approach to evolving priorities.

Desirable Experience

• ADDIE model and Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT).
• Training and/or Instructional Design.
• Knowledge of UK Ministry of Defence procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance processes.
• Understanding of adult learning principles.
• Relevant higher education qualification (FD, HND or Degree).

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£: Competitive salary).
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• 6 times salary Life Assurance with pension.
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr).
• Car/Car allowance (dependent on grade/role).
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
• Private Medical Insurance (dependent on grade).
• 37 hour working week, though hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site‑specific arrangements.
• Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
• Remote, hybrid and site‑based working opportunities, dependent on your needs and the requirements of the role.
• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
• Flexible working culture focused on output, with more formal flexible working arrangements on request.

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