🚢 Discover OneOcean:

OneOcean is a unified brand born from the integration of OneOcean and Ocean Technologies Group.

Owned by Lloyd’s Register, an organisation with more than 260 years of trust, integrity and leadership at sea, OneOcean combines the agility and ambition of a fast-moving innovator with the strength and stability of one of the world’s most trusted maritime institutions.

At the heart of OneOcean is a portfolio unlike any other in maritime. A comprehensive, integrated portfolio built on years of expertise, trusted by thousands of maritime professionals around the world.

🎯 Our Mission: Our mission is clear. In the race to zero emissions, our research, advisory and technical expertise and industry-firsts are supporting a safe, sustainable maritime energy transition. Today we are a leading provider of classification and compliance services to the marine and offshore industries, helping our clients design, construct and operate their assets to accepted levels of safety and environmental compliance.

🔍 Why Join OneOcean Crew?

Legacy & Innovation: We were created more than 260 years ago as the world’s first marine classification society to improve and set standards for the safety of ships.
Global Impact: Our digital solutions are relied upon by more than 30,000 vessels, following the acquisition of OneOcean in 2022 and Ocean Technologies Group in 2024.
Product Offering: Covering five proven product areas - learning, fleet operations, compliance, voyage planning and performance management - supporting its customers from ship to shore, from training and people operations, to voyage compliance and optimisation.

🧭 Navigating the position: Instructional Designer

We are seeking a creative and experienced Instructional Designer to craft impactful and memorable learning experiences.

Collaborating with the Product Managers, Visual Designers, Courseware Developers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), you will design and implement effective learning journeys that optimise user engagement and efficiency.

This role requires a strong understanding of educational design principles, a keen eye for detail and a learner-focused approach to address diverse learning needs. Working closely with SMEs, you will translate our customer requirements into creating engaging content that aligns with company goals and instructional design standards. You will also be instrumental in the refurbishment of our legacy library into innovative, engaging and highly interactive eLearning for a maritime audience across the globe.

By partnering with cross-functional teams and leveraging user feedback, you will ensure continuous improvement and innovation in our learning solutions, delivering a seamless and highly efficient learning experience.

**Please not this will be an 18 month fixed term contract**

Key Responsibilities

Needs Analysis

Conduct thorough needs assessments to identify learning gaps and objectives.
Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) to validate assumptions.

Content Development

Create engaging and interactive online learning materials.
Collaborate with SMEs to structure and define learning content.
Determine optimal methods and multimedia combinations for delivering eLearning content.
Specify activities and instructions to accommodate diverse learning styles.

Technology Integration

Utilise and recommend authoring tools and learning technologies to deliver innovative and effective learning solutions.

Assessment & Evaluation

Partner with the Learning Experience (LX) Manager to develop assessment strategies to measure learning effectiveness.
Evaluate the impact of training programs.

Cross-Functional Working

Collaborate with SMEs, stakeholders, and team members to ensure training content accuracy and relevance.
Self-manage instructional design efforts, including timelines and resources.
Distribute accurate production requirements to visual designers.
Liaise with content engineers to ensure seamless production.

Continuous Improvement

Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in instructional design and learning technologies.
Share articles, events, ideas, and methodologies with the design team to improve processes and outputs.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Educational Attainment

A professional qualification in instructional design.

Professional Background

Experience working collaboratively in a team environment.
A pragmatic understanding of managing high-quality content with a professional and resilient attitude toward handling diverse individuals.

Expected Areas of Competence

Empathy and Learner-Centric Design: Ability to understand the learner’s needs and create optimal learning experiences through well-structured learning journey roadmaps.
Learning Production Expertise:Proficiency in learning production processes, including ADDIE and agile practices.
Visual Storytelling: Mastery of visual storytelling to craft compelling and engaging educational content.
Conceptualisation and Problem Solving: Strong conceptual and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
Communication and Collaboration: Exceptional communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments.
Commitment to Quality: A passion for maintaining high standards of quality in all design work with an eye for detail.

This role is perfect for a creative thinker who enjoys working in a collaborative setting and is committed to delivering high-quality, impactful learning solutions.

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Instructional Designer (Fixed Term Contract)

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Key Responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise