The Alchemist Story
Blending two heritage brands together, Alchemist was born. Driven by the strengths and experience of both brands, we have the capacity to push innovation and deliver exceptional blended learning experiences to the L&D market at a global scale.
The name ‘Alchemist’ perfectly describes the holistic approach to learning and development that is ingrained in our teams. It is our carefully curated blend of philosophy, science, practice and experience that sets us apart.
Our sole mission is to create exciting, engaging and effective learning that challenges the status quo of the training world.
What We're looking For
We’re looking for a motivated and creative Learning Designer with previous experience and a strong track record of working in a learning designer role. The ideal candidate will have a passion for crafting engaging learning materials and experiences, expertise in learning design, and a drive to learn and develop.
The key responsibilities for the successful candidate will be:
Instructional/Learning Design: Collaborate with Learning Consultants, clients and the Alchemist sales team to support the design and build of innovative and immersive learning experiences that are guided by client and learner needs. Create design concepts, scoping documents, and scripts and storyboards. Review work from other members of the learning team or from previous projects to provide quality assurance and adapt it for different purposes.
Content Creation: Develop engaging and effective learning content and learning design documentation for delivery via various formats, including e-learning modules, workshops, reports, guides, ‘experiments’, scripting etc. This could include digital learning content working in Articulate Storyline and Rise.
What You'll Need
Mandatory
Strong writing and communication skills.
Previous experience in a learning designer role, preferably in commercial learning and development.
Demonstrable experience of content creation across various formats.
Proven ability to work under pressure and multi-task, comfortably operating individually and collaboratively with the immediate team and wider organisation.
Proficiency in IT tools and platforms for content creation.
Passion for learning design and delivering high quality learner experiences which achieve the desired outcomes.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work on complex, multi-component projects, ensuring consistency across all elements
Desirable
A degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline.
Previous experience of creating leadership/management related content.
Experience/interest in game design.
Understanding of accessibility in learning design.
Experience of creating digital learning content working in Articulate Storyline and Rise.
What You'll Get From Us
Enjoy a competitive base salary and benefits package that is reflective of our ambitions.
Be part of a team helping to deliver transformed learning experiences and challenging the status quo in the private, public and third sector.
Significant ownership of your work and the opportunity to enjoy the impact you create.
The opportunity to work alongside lovely people with exceptional minds that are all focused on developing our business further.
Highly challenging, evolving and interesting work that you will take pride in undertaking.
Play a pivotal role in a rapidly growing, funded scale-up.
Work in an extremely supportive environment focused on your learning and development.
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing
- programme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Our Focus On Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We are focused on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, and want this to be our strength. We are actively working towards Alchemist being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to our work, the better. We warmly welcome applications from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible to anyone interested in us. If you require a reasonable adjustment or additional support as you apply for this role, please email our Talent Acquisition & HR Partner, Anup Vithlani, at anupv@thisisalchemist.com and he will contact you to discuss how we can help.