Salary: £39,900 – £51,900 per annum
Location: Cambridge, UK – Hybrid (40–60% office-based)
Contract: Fixed term/Secondment (12 months maternity cover, from start date)
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Ready to shape digital learning that reaches a global audience?
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world‑leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.
Overview
Join our team as a Digital Learning Designer and play a key role in developing engaging, scalable online learning that supports professionals worldwide. This is an opportunity to bring creativity and expertise together to enhance learner experience and support our mission of pursuing potential through education.
About The Role
As a Digital Learning Designer, you will design and deliver high-quality digital learning experiences for The Assessment Network's growing global audience. You will translate complex subject matter into clear, engaging content and contribute to the development of accessible, learner‑centred courses that support professional development outcomes.
You will work closely with subject matter experts and internal teams to ensure content is effective, accessible, and aligned with best practice. You will also use feedback and data to continuously improve learning design and contribute to scaling our digital offering.
Responsibilities
* Lead course design in collaboration with stakeholders and content owners
* Provide guidance on instructional design approaches and learning methodologies, including storyboarding learning journeys
* Develop and build learning content using Moodle and digital authoring tools
* Support quality assurance processes to maintain consistent standards across programmes
* Manage elements of delivery to support successful course launches and updates
* Use learner analytics and feedback to improve course effectiveness
* Contribute to the continuous enhancement of accessible, high‑quality digital learning experiences
This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40–60% of their time collaborating and connecting face‑to‑face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long‑term health condition.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
* Experience designing and developing digital learning in an educational or professional learning environment
* Confidence using virtual learning environments (preferably Moodle) and authoring tools such as Articulate 360 and H5P
* Strong understanding of instructional design principles, accessibility standards, and UX/UI basics
* Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging, and intuitive learning content
* Experience managing multiple projects and delivering high‑quality outputs with strong attention to detail
* A creative and organised approach to designing learner‑centred digital experiences
Requirements
Additional desirable criteria:
* Experience working collaboratively with subject matter experts and technical teams
* Experience working with third‑party service providers to improve learning solutions
* Knowledge of project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Planner)
* Experience incorporating language translation into online courses or platforms
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Group personal pension scheme
* Life assurance up to 4 × annual salary
* Green travel schemes
Equal Opportunities
We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all.
The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, disclose a disability or a long‑term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long‑term health condition.
Please note that Cambridge University Press & Assessment will not ordinarily be able to provide sponsorship for vacancies of less than 12‑month duration. Applicants must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK to be eligible for this position.
We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. Applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters.
Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.
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