JOB DESCRIPTION

Role: Learning Design Lead (Part-Time)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 pro rata (depending on experience)
Place of Work: HQ in Exeter, Hybrid with travel across UK
Working Pattern: Part-time, 9am - 5pm, three days per week (0.6 FTE)

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Surf Life Saving Great Britain (SLSGB) by reshaping our education and training content. As Learning Design Lead, you will be responsible for reviewing, updating and re-launching our portfolio of training courses, working in close partnership with internal and external subject matter experts on our three core pillars of Life Saving, Community, and Sport. This will include course delivery via a new digital learning platform, in-person course materials, and community-focused resources. The goal is to support our members, partners and the wider community by delivering consistent, high-quality education that enhances lifesaving knowledge and promotes water safety across the UK.

Main Responsibilities:

• Content Development & Review
• Oversee the SLSGB portfolio of training, including Life Saving training for volunteers and professionals, Community engagement programmes, and skills development in Sport.
• Review and design course curriculum, content, materials, manuals, digital assets, and learning resources across all SLSGB training.
• Map out clear learning pathways and progression routes for each audience.
• Make learning fun and engaging for learners aged 4 to 104!
• Work with subject matter experts to ensure all educational content reflects the latest evidence, technology, and legislation relating to lifesaving and related fields, including DEFRA and Department of Education requirements.
• Digital Learning & Innovation
• Lead the transition of SLSGB courses to online and blended learning models, ensuring accessibility and engagement across a wide range of learners.
• Establish best-in-class user experience on the SLSGB digital learning platform.
• Work with a designer and adhere to SLSGB guidelines to ensure training material and resources are on brand and finished to a high standard.
• Train the Trainer
• Work in partnership with subject matter experts to upskill SLSGB Trainer Assessors and Level 1 & 2 Coaches to deliver new learning pathways and course curriculum.
• Provide regular updates and refresher training as and when courses change.
• Ensure Trainers are equipped with the right access levels and resources.
• Community Engagement
• Work with the Digital & Communications Manager and other team members to provide information and support about new and updated training courses to 10,000 SLSGB members, professionals working in coastal and marine roles, water sports organisations, schools, youth groups, and community partners.
• Support the national drowning prevention strategy by creating resources and programmes that educate the public and at-risk groups.
• Quality Assurance & Consistency:
• Maintain uniformity in course content and assessment criteria across all strands of training, regions, and delivery methods.
• Carry out regular visits and collect feedback from users and stakeholders to inform continuous improvement in educational offerings.
• Partnership & Collaboration:
• Build relationships with external organisations (e.g., schools, emergency services, local authorities) to broaden the reach of SLSGB’s educational mission.
• Contribute to grant proposals or funding applications related to education and water safety.