Secondment Opportunity - Leadership & Management Subject Matter Expert - Internal Applicants Only

Secondment Opportunity - Leadership & Management Subject Matter Expert - Internal Applicants Only

Activate Learning has recently secured funding to deliver Higher Technical Education (HTE) skills injection funded projects, focused on supporting the growth of level 4 and 5 qualifications. 

As part of this, we are now recruiting for Leadership and Management Subject Matter Experts to design the educational experience for students on a new fully online Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) in Leadership and Management.

This is an exciting opportunity for internal candidates to join a team of Leadership and Management Subject Matter Experts and leverage your expertise to shape a transformative online learning experience.

You will be responsible for the planning and design for the digital programmes, ensuring the curriculum at every stage of the learner journey is current, relevant, enables students to achieve highly and supports learners to aspirational destinations.

Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of this role. You will work closely with other Subject Matter Experts, faculty and our Digital Education team, challenging existing processes and practices in a supportive manner to drive improvement and create exceptional digital learning materials.

This secondment opportunity is offered on a part-time basis, with flexibility to work 1, 2 or 3 days per week until December 2024. This is a hybrid role, working remotely with an occasional requirement to travel to our Berkshire campuses for team meetings. 

What do you need to be successful as a Leadership and Management Subject Matter Expert?

We are looking for leadership and management experts who are passionate about shaping the future of higher education.

You will have significant knowledge and experience in your subject matter specialism that you will utilise to design and plan an innovative online curriculum.

About you: 

Level 6 or above qualification in relevant subject area and/or comparable level of industry experience 

Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIPD, CIM or equivalent) or comparable professional experience 

Specialisms in Business, HR, Finance, Project Management, Operational Planning, Leadership, Change Management, Strategy, or Learning and Development desirable, but other specialisms will also be considered.

Your ability to work both independently and as part of a team, meet deadlines, and achieve targets will also be pivotal to this project, along with a creative and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving. 

Internal applicants - What do you need to do next? 

Please follow to download and complete your internal expression of interest, and then click apply to submit this and your CV in one document. As you prepare this, make sure you include the below points to make sure your application is as suitable as possible: 

Detail why you would like to be considered for the role 

Explain what skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience you have which make you a suitable candidate for the role 

Detail what attributes you have which make you a suitable candidate for the role 

We highly recommend that you speak with your manager in advance of any interview so that they are aware of your aspirations and can facilitate your progression. 

For an informal conversation about this opportunity, please speak to Paul Emberlin 

Closing date: Wednesday 1st November 2023 at 23:59 

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. 

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK. 

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly. 

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.