Digital Learning Officer (Learning & Instructional Design)

Welcome to the College community

Since being granted our Royal Charter in 1599, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow has been improving health and healthcare for people around the world. 
 Today, we are a professional membership body providing education, assessment and development to more than 15,000 Fellows and Members at all stages of their careers. We are a UK organisation with a global membership.
 Our estate in the heart of Glasgow city centre includes modern conferencing and events facilities, a rich and extensive heritage collection with museum status, a library and our multi-award winning events offering, 1599 at the Royal College.
 Our purpose is built around delivering: 

• Excellent education and outstanding member experience
• New standards through assessment and gold standard qualifications
• Transformative impact on the health and wellbeing of the wider world

Our vision: To build an influential global community that enables our Members to develop the skills, knowledge and influence to improve healthcare standards worldwide.
Our mission: We want to enable our Members to achieve their full potential as healthcare professionals and give them an influential voice in the world.
Our values: The College is not a building or a tradition, but a global community. In all that we do, we’re committed to putting our people first: Fellows and Members, those undertaking our education and assessment, colleagues and partners.  

For us, how we work is as important as what we do, and we aim to live by our values. They embody the essence of the College motto, conjurat amice, meaning ‘together in friendship’. It’s an approach that is as relevant today as it was 425 years ago. 

• Community Working together to support one another to succeed; listening to and engaging with partners and people, locally, nationally and globally, to achieve our core purpose. 
• Integrity Valuing and learning from our heritage and commitment to excellence; never compromising on our core purpose, our standards and the quality of delivery. 
• Innovation Proactively challenging current thinking with a forward-looking agile approach that meets the changing needs of our members and all those who interact with us. 
• Inspiration Leading by example through open dialogue, teamwork and engagement to maximise our potential and affect change. 
• Inclusivity Demonstrating care, kindness, civility, generosity and mutual respect through the way we welcome, work and interact with people.

The role 

The post holder will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering engaging and effective digital and blended learning content. This fixed term post has a focus on development of Professional Skills educational content for our current and prospective Fellows and Members. This includes creating tailored learning experiences that promote continuous growth, enhance professional competencies, and support career advancement within their respective fields.
The role involves working closely with stakeholders to identify learning needs and opportunities, aligning content with professional standards, frameworks, and strategic priorities. The post holder will apply evidence-based instructional and learning design methodologies to transform complex subject matter into clear, logical, and interactive digital and blended learning experiences. Collaborating with subject matter experts, they will ensure that all content is accurate, relevant, and impactful.
They will also evaluate the effectiveness of professional development initiatives through learner feedback, engagement analytics, and performance outcomes, using these insights to refine and improve future offerings. As a key member of the wider digital team, the post holder will contribute to fostering a culture of lifelong learning and excellence, helping clinicians stay at the forefront of their professions in an evolving digital landscape.

• This role is 21 hours / week
• This is a fixed term contract ( 2 years)

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Who we're looking for

The post-holder will require the following:

• Strong knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Comprehensive understanding of accessibility in learning design and eLearning authoring
• Project management skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail.
• Proven experience in learning design and instructional design, with a portfolio of work demonstrating the ability to create engaging digital learning content.
• Hands-on experience using e-learning authoring tools, with expert-level proficiency in Articulate 360 preferred.
• Demonstrable experience with LMS administration and management, including an understanding of SCORM, xAPI, and other e-learning standards.
• Proven experience in designing and commissioning digital and blended learning programme focused on leadership and professional development to support professional growth across diverse learner groups would be a significant advantage
• Prior experience with the Canvas LMS would be a significant advantage.

The full job description can be found in the documentation below.

How to apply

Successful candidates will have the requisite ability and experience to meet the specific requirements of the post. If you believe you have the skills to be part of our team then apply by submitting your CV, with a cover letter and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form (available to download above). 
 

Please note that the College is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Therefore, candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.

Closing Date: Wednesday 3 December 2025

Interview Schedule:  Interviews are anticipated to be held on 10 December 2025.

If you have any queries, please contact recruitment@rcpsg.ac.uk 

Any personal data collected from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us in accordance with our recruitment processes. If unsuccessful in your application, your information will be held by us on our database for a period of 6 months before deletion. If you would like your information removed sooner, please contact recruitment@rcpsg.ac.uk 
 

Please see the application form below.