Curriculum Designer

Worcester
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Job Role: Curriculum Designer
Location: Worcester (Hybrid - 3 days office-based)
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday)
Contract: Permanent (6-month probation period)
 
Role Overview:
We are seeking a forward-thinking, innovative Curriculum Designer to help shape the future of adult training and workforce development. This role offers an exciting opportunity to design and enhance apprenticeship, HTQ and commercial learning programmes that make a real impact.
Working collaboratively with Curriculum, Service Delivery, Assessment, Marketing and Account Management teams, you will plan, develop and refine high-quality, engaging curriculum content that meets industry needs and supports learners nationwide.
You will utilise immersive learning technologies, digital tools, and interactive content design to create programmes that are practical, future-focused and aligned to employer and regulatory expectations, including ESFA and Ofsted requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about transforming learning through innovation, creativity and high-quality content.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Curriculum Design & Development

Develop curriculum content for programmes across Levels 2-5, including work-based apprenticeships, HTQs and commercial courses.
Write engaging, interactive eLearning and face-to-face materials that support learners to achieve End-Point Assessment on time.
Create high-quality workshops (remote and face-to-face) and continuously improve existing curriculum materials.
Research new topics and emerging industry trends to ensure content remains cutting-edge and relevant.
Produce programme guides, templates, resources and documentation that support learners, employers and delivery teams.
Quality, Compliance & Standards
Ensure all programme content meets ESFA, Ofsted and awarding body requirements.
Work with internal teams and EPA organisations to maintain compliance and alignment.
Integrate Personal Development, Behaviour & Attitudes (PDBA) and Off-The-Job Hours (OTJH) requirements throughout programme materials.
Maintain accuracy, consistency and high standards across all curriculum outputs.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with subject matter experts, internal teams and external stakeholders.
Contribute to cross-team projects and support the development of new and existing programmes.
Build strong relationships with Service Delivery, Marketing, Assessment and Account Management teams to ensure full alignment.
Support the wider curriculum function by meeting deadlines, following internal processes and contributing to team culture. Essential:

Experience designing training or educational content for Levels 2-5.
Strong understanding of applying digital tools, data and technology within real-world learning contexts.
Project management capability, with ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
Knowledge of AI, machine learning and emerging digital technologies in learning.
Experience delivering training or facilitating learning sessions.
Knowledge and experience of the FE and Skills sector and regulatory frameworks. Desirable:

Teaching or coaching qualification.
Internal Verifier qualification.
Experience designing curriculum for apprenticeships, HTQs or commercial short courses.
Background or strong knowledge of the construction industry.
Experience in developing mixed-media learning programmes.
Experience designing construction-related Apprenticeship or HTQ content.
Familiarity with VR/AR learning platforms and immersive learning technologies.
Experience using tools such as:
Microsoft 365
ChatGPT
Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Editor)
Articulate
Synthesia
YouTube/Google interface
LMS Systems (e.g., BUD, Smart Assessor) For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Robert Rowe on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)

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