Learning Content Writer

Salary £38K

Location Central London with flexible working options

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The vacancy

*The application page will give you a single 'Upload your CV' option. Please use this CV upload option to upload a single document that includes both a Cover letter and a CV within a single document. Please use the Cover letter to outline how your skills, experience and knowledge meets the essential criteria of the role*

Job Purpose

An opportunity to write and edit learning content for the RCVS Academy online learning management system (LMS).

Working within the Academy team and collaborating with stakeholders to develop relevant, accurate and responsive learning that supports our professions to meet the standards set by the RCVS. Working within a quality assurance framework to ensure content remains accessible, learner-centric and consistent with our style and guidelines. The role also involves developing communications and tools to increase internal and external engagement with the Academy.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop learning content that supports our professions, develops the Academy brand, and increases engagement. An enthusiasm for learning with a strong, detail-orientated and organised approach is required to meet the responsibilities of this role. An open-minded, flexible, and positive outlook is essential to support and drive our continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Write and edit learning content for the RCVS Academy.

Apply good digital learning writing practice with a creative and professional approach
Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy and relevancy
Curate content from a range of sources to meet required learning outcomes
Work with project plans, maintaining accurate documentation to meet agreed timelines

2. Collaborate with a range of stakeholders to meet the requirements of each individual project.

Build and strengthen stakeholder relationships that support high-quality, efficient delivery
Work flexibly across College departments to meet project milestones
Collaborate with learning designers to develop interactive and engaging content
Work productively and collaboratively within the Academy team to deliver key objectives

3. Apply frameworks and guidelines to quality-assure and drive continuous improvement.

Develop learner-centric content that remains accessible, diverse, and inclusive
Maintain consistency with the Academy style and RCVS brand
Proof-read and edit to meet best digital learning practice
Maintain good knowledge and understanding of high-quality learning content writing
Review and respond to feedback with a solution-focused approach

4. Develop and deliver communications that increase Academy engagement.

Write communications that attract and engage a range of learners with the Academy
Support the delivery of the communications strategy
Represent the Academy and RCVS at internal and external events
Ensure communications remain aligned with the Academy principles and RCVS strategy

Essential Qualifications

Registered with the RCVS as an RVN or MRCVS

Essential Criteria-Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Proven industry experience in writing and editing

Proven experience working with educational content

Proven experience with a range of IT systems and Microsoft packages

Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and proof-reading skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Ability to build strong working relationships across a range of stakeholders

Ability to work autonomously and organise own workload effectively to meet deadlines

Experience of working as part of a team and willingness to provide support to colleagues

Experience of working across multiple projects concurrently

Approachable, positive and solution-focused

Open-minded and conscientious with an enthusiasm for own professional development

Desired Criteria-Skills, knowledge and experience

Experience of digital marketing and basic marketing principles

Experience of working within a learning and development environment

Experience of working with a digital learning platform

1st Interviews- Virtual 24th and 25th February

2nd interviews: In-person (London office) 4th March

The organisation

Here at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, improving animal health and welfare by advancing the ethical, professional, and clinical standards of the veterinary professions is at the heart of all our work. We also strive to advance veterinary standards with programmes of work around mental health, leadership, environmental sustainability, diversity, and innovation.

We set the standards for and monitor the quality of veterinary education; we hold Registers of those vets and veterinary nurses who are qualified to practice; we set professional standards for vets and veterinary nurses, and we help practices raise their standards through our Practice Standards Scheme.

Team benefits

We're pleased to offer an attractive benefits package to all members our team. A few of these are listed below, however you can click here to see a full list and find out more!

Hybrid working

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

An additional day off at the end of the year

Two days of paid volunteering per year

Private medical insurance

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