Associate Instructional Designer Job at Ciphr (Reading)

Job Description

Ciphr is delighted to offer a fabulous interim (maternity cover) opportunity for an experienced instructional designer to contribute to driving the design, quality and impact of Ciphr's eLearning offering. This is a 12-month, fixed-term contract. Working across client projects, internal product development, marketing and strategic partnerships, you combine instructional design expertise with stakeholder collaboration. As a hands-on instructional designer, you champion best practice in learning design, accessibility and engagement while developing capability across the team and strengthening Ciphr's position as a trusted learning partner.

Job Responsibility

Lead the instructional design of eLearning solutions, producing high-quality storyboards and learning outcomes documents for both bespoke client projects internal course development
Translate subject matter content into engaging, accessible and pedagogically sound eLearning, determining appropriate screen types, interactivities, media elements and assessment approaches
Collaborate with clients at the discovery stage of the project to shape learning formats, accessibility and other project requirements and features that meet their objectives
Maintain and update existing eLearning content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with evolving best practice in instructional design
Work closely with the Project Manager to scope, plan and deliver eLearning projects smoothly and to agreed timelines

Requirements

Proven experience in instructional or digital learning design, with the ability to storyboard and design effective eLearning experiences from day one
Strong understanding of adult learning principles, accessibility standards, and learner-centred design
Excellent written communication skills with the ability to translate complex content into clear, engaging learning materials
Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders, including clients, project managers, subject matter experts and designers/animators
Confidence in managing priorities across multiple projects and responsibilities

Nice to have

Familiarity with learning technologies, LMS platforms and eLearning authoring tools
Experience contributing to content marketing, webinars, or thought leadership in learning and development
Exposure to partnership working or accreditation processes (e.g. CPD)

What we offer

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Family National Trust Membership
Birthday day off
Religious holiday swap
Family forming support
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Work from Anywhere for 4 weeks per year
Volunteering days for 2 days per year
Cycle to work scheme
Pension
Health cash plan
Life assurance
Technology/home improvements Loans
Perks at Work – access to exclusive discounts, cinema tickets, etc.
Regular training
£1,500 employee referral scheme
Medical Cover and Dental cover (after 6 months’ service)

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