Instructional Designer - Volkswagen Group Calex UK Permanent/Full Time

About Us

Calex specialise in the design, development, and delivery of innovative learning programmes, predominantly within the automotive retail industry, including management, technical, aftersales and apprentice training. More recently we have begun working with forward-thinking companies within the logistics, food & beverage, and pensions sectors to enhance their training proposition via the implementation of Virtual Learning Environments, Live Broadcasting and Social Learning Platforms.

Our Corporate Vision is to 'Deliver inspirational, technology rich, fully integrated and personalised learning programmes that deliver beyond expectation' and we work in close partnership with our clients to identify and implement innovative and effective learning solutions.

To learn more about Calex, please visit our website at

We are currently seeking to recruit Instructional Designers to join the Commercial and Technical Training teams at the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes.

If you have demonstrable skills in designing engaging, immersive and performance enhancing learning, and have ideas for creating the next generation of innovative training content, being an Instructional Designer with us, could be the role for you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most successful and forward-thinking automotive organisations in an important role which will help drive current and future success of the National Learning Centre's training programmes for the Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda, Seat and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle brands.

We are looking for an individual who is:

• Collaborative and inspiring, and can work towards a common vision with a can-do attitude
• Flexible and adaptable and can demonstrate willingness to consider, adapt and adopt new approaches
• Accountable and reliable, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively about progress and challenges
• Open and honest, with the ability to adjust communication style according to individual's preferences

Key Responsibilities

• Design a range of learning assets to include, but not limited to:
  • eLearning
  • Virtual classrooms
  • Webinars
  • Self-study programmes
  • Face-to-face courses
  • Aide-memoires
  • How-to videos
  • Assessments
  • Social, collaborative and community learning
• Regionalise training content received from our Global factory teams
• Apply localised Brand Guidelines to Internationally designed content
• Work closely with the Calex Management and Leadership team, and other key personnel, to support the partnership with VWG, and ensure KPIs and SLAs are achieved

About You

To be considered for this role, you will:

• Have demonstrable instructional design experience, including learning theories and instructional design models (Articulate Storyline, Photoshop, Premiere Pro)
• Have HTML 5 programming knowledge
• Have the ability to storyboard with graphic design experience
• Have the ability to work with stakeholders to understand business requirements, develop learning solutions, consult with subject experts and determine the efficiency of course designs
• Have a knowledge and understanding of being able to design with artificial intelligence and virtual reality technologies, augmented reality and metaverse experiential environments with a desire to embed these into learning solutions (desired)
• Be a creative and conceptual thinker with creative energy and ideas
• Have demonstrable evidence of working on your own initiative, be flexible and adaptable
• Be self-sufficient, tech-savvy and a quick learner, with experience of Microsoft, Adobe and eLearning associated development tools and software
• Write and edit effective copy, instructional text, audio and video scripts
• Proven track record of working towards and achieving contractual targets in line with company objectives and deadlines.
• Be a patient and collaborative individual, with the ability to work independently and within teams
• Be organised, assume responsibility and accountability for your own actions
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Be highly motivated and resilient, with an unwavering attention to detail and consistent focus on quality

Our Calex Core Values

• Caring & Supportive
• Open & Honest
• Welcoming & Inclusive
• Collaborative & Inspiring
• Enjoyable & Rewarding
• Flexible & Adaptable
• Accountable & Reliable
• Healthy & Sustainable

If, like us, you strongly believe in learning that impacts personal and business performance, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please provide a full and up to date copy of your CV together with a covering letter detailing the skills you have that make you suitable for this role.

Salary & Benefits

Up to £35,000 dependent on experience, plus car allowance of £328.50 per month (Total £3942 pa), 25 Days Paid Annual Leave. Calex Employee Benefits Package (inc. High Street Discounts, Online GP, Welfare Scheme).

Pre-employment Checks
Calex will undertake the relevant/standard employment checks with any successful candidate. This includes contacting all nominated references, as well as checking candidate ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks (confirmation will be provided through the recruitment process). The nature of this role may necessitate that we undertake a DBS check.

Employment

The successful candidate will be employed by Calex UK (). Calex are a specialist automotive training provider and provide training staff and expertise including Trainers, Developers, Digital Learning Experts, and Administrators to Volkswagen Group UK. The successful candidate will join an established team, at the VWG National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes.

Place of Work

VWG National Learning Centre, Wymbush, Milton Keynes. We currently operate hybrid working with at least 60% of time in the National Learning Centre with the opportunity to work up to 40% remotely. Time spent in the office may change. There will also be times when it may be necessary to work from alternative locations, e.g. VWG facilities and retailers, and other sites as necessary to perform the role.

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