Instructional Design Consultant

Company Description

Version 1 is a Technology Services company, delivering impactful change to help our customers navigate the rapidly changing digital-first world. We have recently hired our 3000th employee, doubling in size since 2020. We plan to triple in size in the next 5 years. We are 12 years a Best Workplace in Ireland (GPTW 1st place), 5 in the UK (GPTW 5th place) and 1 in India (GPTW 1st place). 

We work hard to ensure we understand what our customers need from their technology solutions and then we deliver. We are an award-winning company who provide world class customer service; we think big, and we hire great people. 

We believe in continuously improving to make a real difference to the careers and work environment of our people. Being a Great Place to Work involves listening to our people and ensuring they are Trusted and Empowered. We are an open and transparent workplace. We have open-door management and balanced policies. Constructive feedback is encouraged and welcomed at all levels. 

• No 1 Best place to work in Ireland #GPTW2023 !! 

• 5th Best Large Workplace in the UK #GPTW2023!! 

• No 1 Best place to work in India #GPTW2023 !! 

• 10th place in Glassdoor Top 50 UK companies 

• UK & Ireland’s premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner 

• Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications 

• Consulting, implementation and support services 

• 3000 strong,€255m/ £220m revenue business 

We are an award-winning company who provide world class customer service; we think big and we hire great people. Version 1 are more than just another IT services company - we are leaders in implementing and supporting Oracle, Microsoft and AWS technologies. 

We do this while maintaining our focus with core values of Honesty and Integrity, Personal Commitment, No Ego, Customer First, Excellence and Drive. 

Invest in us and we’ll invest in you; if you are driven, committed and up for a challenge, we want to meet you. 

Job Description

The Organisational Development Team at Version 1 are looking for an Instructional Designer.

Our mission is to foster a culture of continuous improvement through coaching support, people development and leadership strategy. Your role will enhance the experience of the learners interacting with engagements from the Organisational Development team, such as online immersive learning experiences and digital content.

We seek a highly skilled and motivated Instructional Designer to join our team. As an Instructional Designer, you will play a key role in designing and developing engaging, learner-centric eLearning content. Your expertise in instructional design, multimedia development, technical and cyber security skills will be crucial in creating effective and interactive digital learning experiences.

You will have an excellent command of spoken English and experience of working closely with both technical and business focused user groups. You will demonstrate an ability to understand and articulate how your work will deliver agreed impact(s).

Responsibilities:

• Engage with stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify the target audience’s learning needs.
• Design and develop engaging, learner-centred eLearning courses utilising Articulate 360 and other content-authoring tools.
• Perform full quality checks and testing of eLearning courses in the Learning Management System (LMS) environment.
• Serve as a resource and expert for team initiatives' graphic design and multimedia development.
• Translate complex, technical topics into engaging and accessible learning solutions through user interfaces, graphics, illustrations, animations, video, and/or simulations for e-learning courses.
• Apply knowledge of adult learning principles and theories to the development of course activities and interactions.
• Work with cross-functional team members to ensure success and drive impact across Version 1.
• Analyse current training materials related to technical and security skills and identify knowledge gaps.
• Develop clear and effective learning materials that cater to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay up to date on evolving threats and best practices in IT and cybersecurity to inform training content.
• Review learning outcomes and learner feedback to identify areas for improvement and suggest or implement revisions to training materials based on data and feedback.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Looking for someone with 3-5yrs of experience
• Undergraduate or Master’s Degree in Instructional Design, eLearning Design, Education or similar.
• Ability to perform a Learning Needs Analysis.
• Ability to present complex concepts in simple ways to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to utilise adult learning methodologies and apply them to the development of digital learning experiences.
• Ability to develop multimedia eLearning experiences with Articulate 360.
• Ability to design and create motion graphics videos and video animation.
• Experience in multimedia development in audio, video, and/or animation.
• Superb attention to detail in creating high-quality learning experiences, following instructional design methodologies
• Ability to leverage data analytics to personalize learning experiences and improve learner outcomes.
• Project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects at various stages simultaneously.
• Experience in ensuring that materials are accessible to learners with disabilities, in compliance with accessibility standards like WCAG.
• Knowledge of current and emerging tech trends in content creation, specifically AI, and an ability to evaluate and apply new and evolving digital learning technologies, especially those that support adaptive learning.
• Ability to troubleshoot eLearning course support issues and independently find resolutions.

Desirable:

• Experience in a Tech company, or large company with exposure to technical policies and training.

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

• Quarterly performance related profit share (Paid the last 55 quarters)
• Certified Great Place to Work for over 10 years in a row (Number 1 in Ireland)
• Career Progression
• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Employee Discount Scheme - available online and in a wide range of stores
• Flexible and Remote working Options
• Lunchtime activities including but not limited to fitness, yoga, financial advice and wellbeing.
• Pension
• Private Healthcare Cover
• Life Assurance
• Offer incentives for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role.
• Version 1 Excellence Awards (annual)
• ‘Call-Out’: platform where colleagues grant you points that can be exchanged for gifts.
• Fostering several Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging schemes
• And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing ERP Consultancies in Ireland & the UK. 

This is a full-time permanent role with some occasional client site travel.

Permanent applications ideally. Must have work permit due to timeframes.  

We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: 

https://www.version1.com/careers/culture/

Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and does not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!

Ashley Billington
Version 1 Talent Acquisition
Tel: +44 7840 839 370