Instructional Design Specialist – PART TIME
Location: EMEA, United Kingdom, Slough
Ref: JOHNCRANEEMEA02725
Division: John Crane
Job Function: Marketing
About Us
Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.
As an Instructional Designer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design, development, and evaluation of comprehensive training and enablement programs, working closely with key business stakeholders and external providers. This role will involve engaging with senior leadership at John Crane to ensure alignment with organizational goals. You will apply proven adult learning and instructional design principles to create structured learning curriculums and programs, including job aids and other enablement materials across multiple formats.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Key Responsibilities for the role are as follows:
* Curriculum Development: Design and implement comprehensive training programs tailored to various roles within the manufacturing sector, including production, quality control, safety, and equipment operation.
* Instructional Design: Leverage instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE) to create engaging and effective learning experiences for employees across a range of skill levels, from entry-level to advanced technical roles.
* Content Creation: Develop a diverse array of instructional materials, including eLearning modules, instructor-led training (ILT), blended learning solutions, hands-on training guides, job aids, and assessments.
* Learning Technology: Utilize learning management systems (LMS) to deliver, track, and assess training effectiveness.
* Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), product managers, and key stakeholders to identify training needs, gather information, and ensure the accuracy and relevance of training content.
* Continuous Improvement: Evaluate training program effectiveness through assessments, participant feedback, and performance metrics, using data-driven insights to continually enhance and update training materials.
* Compliance Training: Design and deliver training programs that ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards and internal company policies.
* Project Management: Oversee and manage multiple training development projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
The Individual
The ideal candidate will have the following skills/experience:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Training & Development, or a related field.
Experience:
* 3-5 years of instructional design experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
* Experience with adult learning theories and instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, etc.).
Technical Skills:
* Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools (Adobe Captivate, Storyline, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Cloud, Vyond, Microsoft PowerPoint).
* Familiarity with LMS platforms and reporting tools.
* Strong understanding of video production, animation, and simulation for training purposes is an advantage.
Soft Skills:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong project management and organizational abilities.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including SMEs and Product Managers.
Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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