Essential Skills Designer Howden Joinery is looking for an Essential Skills Designer to be based at our site in Howden, East Yorkshire. This role works closely with the Senior Learning Designer to create and maintain essential skills, content, and resources. You will use your expertise in learning design software to produce high-quality materials that support employee development. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on the learning culture at Howdens. Why Join Howdens as an Essential Skills Designer? At Howdens, we believe that learning and development are key to success. As an Essential Skills Designer, you will play a crucial role in creating engaging, high-quality learning materials that empower our employees to grow and thrive. Working within a dynamic and supportive team, you will have the opportunity to use your creativity and technical expertise to shape the future of L&D content at Howdens. If you're passionate about designing impactful learning resources, this is the role for you What Will You Be Doing as an Essential Skills Designer? Designing engaging L&D resources such as online courses, videos, and materials that make learning simple and effective. Uploading and managing content on the Howdens Learning Academy (LMS). Collaborating with system owners to review and ensure the quality of system guides. Resolving content-related queries and providing solutions to user issues. Continuously developing your skills to stay ahead in learning design trends and technologies. Some travel between sites may be required. You will collaborate across the L&D team and with stakeholders outside the department. What Do You Need to Qualify for the Essential Skills Designer Role? Proficiency in Articulate (Storyline & Rise) and Adobe Creative Cloud. Experience in video production and editing. Strong time management and organisational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects effectively and meet deadlines. Proactive approach with excellent problem-solving abilities. Strong communication skills with an engaging and clear style. Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong relationships. Reliable and dedicated work ethic with a passion for learning. Results-driven attitude with a commitment to making a positive impact. What can we offer you as an Essential Skills Designer: Competitive Salary Bonus Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12% 25 days holiday bank holidays with an opportunity to purchase additional days Staff discount Ongoing support and development Free lunch at our onsite canteen Free onsite car parking Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition About us: Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. How to apply: We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as an Essentials Skills Designer, then we are keen to hear from you. You will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteamhowdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. LI-LH1