Swim England, based in Loughborough, is seeking an Education and Learning Developer to join their team.
* Minimum of 2 days a week on site
* 35 hours a week (Mon-Fri)
Swim Englandis the national governing body for swimming in England.We help people learn how to swim, enjoy the water safely, and compete in all our sports.
Our vision is of a nation swimming and we strive to inspire everyone to enjoy the water in the way that suits them. We work with our partners to create engaging programmes that enable everyone to be active, have fun and stay healthy through swimming.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and innovative Education and Learning Developer to lead the design, development and continuous improvement of Swim England’s aquatic qualifications, certificates and learning programmes.
Working collaboratively with subject matter experts, educators, regulators and internal teams, you will ensure all learning programmes meet regulatory requirements, align with national frameworks and respond to the evolving needs of the aquatic sector. This role plays a key part in shaping future-focused education pathways that support participation, safety and excellence in aquatics.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
* Lead the design, development and review of aquatic qualifications, certificates and learning programmes in line with regulatory and product development requirements.
* Develop and review assessment strategies to ensure alignment with Swim England and regulatory expectations.
* Support Centre Assessment Standards Scrutiny (CASS) processes to maintain robust centre-level assessment practices.
* Collaborate with subject matter experts, educators and industry stakeholders to inform curriculum development.
* Ensure consistency and quality of technical content across all programmes, maintaining version control and adherence to brand and policy standards.
* Map programmes to national frameworks, occupational standards and sport requirements.
* Analyse product performance using demand and uptake data, implementing improvements where required.
* Work with digital teams to develop online learning and assessment solutions.
* Contribute to the development and review of education policies and procedures.
* Support training and standardisation of educators, consultants and approved training centres.
* Work with the Regulations and Standards Manager to identify and mitigate regulatory risks throughout the product lifecycle.
Skills and Experience
* Experience developing educational programmes and assessments, including digital learning platforms.
* Knowledge of qualification development requirements for regulatory bodies (e.g. Ofqual, Qualifications Wales).
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex material to diverse audiences.
* Proven experience managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to influence and gain buy-in across teams and partners.
* Strong Microsoft Office skills and confidence using digital tools.
* Experience managing multiple projects within budget and deadlines.
* High attention to detail for regulated documentation and product plans.
* Ability to identify and apply robust, evidence-based research.
* Strong proofreading skills and consistent application of standards and brand guidelines.
* Knowledge of education and qualifications within the sport and leisure sector.
* Knowledge of swimming and aquatic disciplines
Please note: This job is SportPark-based (minimum of 2 days in the office).
Please be advised that we cannot offer visa sponsorship and that you must have right to work in the UK to apply or be considered for this role. If you are a non-UK/EU National, you must have an appropriate working Visa to undertake employment. You must also be working within the UK to apply or be considered for this role, due to the public liability insurance Swim England holds.
Swim England is committed to inclusion and embracing the spirit of all equalities legislation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from disabled people. We recognise that the diversity of our workforce is not reflective of today’s society and we are currently operating a pilot scheme whereby applicants from ethnically diverse backgrounds can opt into our guaranteed interview scheme. Candidates who have opted into the scheme will be guaranteed an interview provided that they have demonstrated, within their application, that they meet the essential criteria for the role. When emailing the CV and cover letter, applicants from ethnically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to state they wish to ‘Opt In’ to the scheme.
Where possible, Swim England will always make reasonable adjustments for accessibility to anyone who requires it.
If you would like any of the documentation in a different format or would like to apply in a different way please get in touch. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process, in line with the Equality Act 2010. However, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.
Swim England is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
How to apply
Please click the apply button to be redirected to Swim England's recruitment portal, where you can apply online.
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