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19 Days left CLOSING DATE: 26/06/2016

Scottish Drugs Forum

E-learning Development Graduate

2 Application(s) to date

HNC, HND, Undergraduate Degree, Postgraduate Degree

Closing Date:: 26/06/2016
Skill:: IT
Region:: Glasgow
Salary: £21,425
Length:: 12 months
Ref code: XYSEIQCHMO

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Placement summary

Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) is Scotland’s national resource of expertise on drugs and drugs issues, headquartered in Glasgow. As part of our work, we provide quality training and information to stakeholders across the drugs and related-fields in Scotland. This 12 month project will identify the most effective means to develop SDF’s e-learning capacity and increase our ability to communicate and train a wider range of people. This is an exciting opportunity to be a key driver of this development and these changes, at a crucial time for the organisation.

Job description

Project Description

Working with SDF and external experts and trainers from the field, you will work to develop online e-learning materials which are attractive and suitable for a range of stakeholders. This includes those who work with people who use drugs in housing, employability and other contexts, to people working within the drugs field finding out more about areas of interest or concern (e.g. ‘legal highs’). Scottish Drugs Forum has approximately 34 full time equivalent staff, and of these, 13 posts involve training as part (or all) of their remit. SDF currently provides over 40 training courses that last between one and four days.

SDF could use e-learning to augment and supplement this training e.g. to prepare people for face-to-face group training, to use as a useful background, or to complement engagement with other SDF activity including:

A National Quality Development Team undertaking user involvement, consultancy with services and training activity across Scotland
A Naloxone Team working across Scotland undertaking consultancy and training activity
A Blood Borne Virus Team undertaking comms, consultancy and user involvement activity across Scotland
User involvement staff working with volunteers in Ayrshire and Fife
Employability staff working with groups of trainees in Edinburgh and Glasgow

This project will identify the most effective means to develop SDF’s e-learning capacity and help work this change through the organisation. The project will help develop and deliver a corporate learning and e-learning strategy and action plan for both internal and external stakeholders.

This project involves:

An audit of what training is currently undertaken, identification of how e-learning may improve or augment the training
Consultation with staff on their expectations of e-learning, capacity to deliver etc. and a plan to increase this capacity as required
Consultation with stakeholders on what they want in terms of e-learning – their capacity to participate in e-learning, what they want, and their particular areas of interest
Consultation with colleagues with specialist knowledge (including trainers) to advise on content, format, and the best means to convey sometimes quite complex messages to target audiences via e-learning
Building high quality attractive e-learning packages using appropriate software
Contributing to the marketing of these e-learning products and identifying markets and funders for such content.

Placement Objectives

To support and oversee capacity-building of SDF e-learning on a day-to-day basis.
To develop e-learning packages in liaison with experts within the field and make recommendations for longer term development.
To develop SDF capacity generally to support e-learning.

Role Description

The successful graduate will:

Develop and publish attractive e-learning packages
Improve (and encourage / support other staff to improve) understanding of e-learning and its capacity to contribute to SDF’s work
Help the organisation develop understanding, expertise and, where appropriate, use of e-learning
Evaluate and respond to feedback and comment from end-users of e-learning packages and other stakeholders
Contribute to the development of projects and deliver products on time and within agreed budgets
Contribute to the development and delivery of a new customer relationship management system by liaising with other staff over their information sources and needs
Acquire and update necessary skills and cascade this learning as appropriate
Maintain awareness of developments and evolving good practice and highlight / implement action to maintain or improve quality and/or efficiency
Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with relevant organisations where appropriate
Contribute to SDF’s communication and internal information management capacities, including the commissioning and implementation of a contact management system
Carry out any other duties which may reasonably be requested by the Director

Qualifications

Preferably a degree in Creative Industries/Design or IT/Computing, but all degrees will be accepted if candidates have the essential skills required.

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

Although an interest in the drugs field will be of benefit to the role, it is mostly the ability to work closely with others to gather appropriate content and knowledge that would be a main factor of success.

Essential skills:

Expertise in the use of e-learning packages and software or similar packages
Experience in using creative editing and production suites
General understanding of web technology and willingness and ability to keep up with developments in this area
Understanding of good principles and practice in relation to communication, learning and e-learning
Good verbal communication skills and ability to present to a variety of groups
Good written communication skills and ability to write effectively for the web
Ability to communicate potentially complex information simply
Creative problem solving
Ability to plan and organise multiple work demands and meet deadlines
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to operate as a team player and communicate constructively with colleagues
Commitment to the overall aims and ethos of SDF

Desirable Skills

Experience of using image manipulation software such as Photoshop, so that icons can be produced and edited
Experience of using a video camera and the ability to utilise audio and visual editing software to edit footage
Experience in using learning management systems (LMS)
Experience in using iSpring Presenter or similar with Microsoft Powerpoint to prepare e-learning courses or presentation
Experience in the production of communicating messages through the development and use of infographics
An interest in customer relationship management (CRM) systems and how they can be implemented

Benefits

Company benefits

The successful candidate will be based at SDF’s HQ in the middle of Glasgow, right next to Central Station. Our offices are easily accessible by public transport, and next to some excellent cafes and shops for lunch. We offer staff a generous annual leave package of 26 days, with a full 15 days of public holidays on top of this pro rata. Plus, our team usually have a standard working week of 35 hours, but we've also got a flexi-time system in place.

Placement benefits

As part of the ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme, you may have access to a tailored graduate business skills training course. ScotGrad placements also offer a unique opportunity to connect with a vast network of graduates and ScotGrad alumni. All graduates appointed through the programme are encouraged to make use of the ScotGrad LinkedIn Group to communicate with other ScotGrad participants, learn about any professional development opportunities, and build up a professional network.

Additional information

Location: Glasgow City Centre

Planned interview date: Mid July 2016

This placement may result in a permanent employment afterwards

Preferred start date: End July 2016