Commissioning Editor - eLearning
What’s in it for you:
• The opportunity to develop a list of high quality online courses aimed at legal practitioners and play a key role in building the Society's eLearning offering
• Work in a fast-paced and friendly environment, with a great team
• Work as part of the most influential organisation within the legal profession
The role:
This wide ranging role is an excellent opportunity for someone with proven experience in working in an eLearning publishing environment. In this role you will develop a programme of online courses and will be instrumental to the growth of the Society's eLearning offering. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes to come up with new ideas. The job holder will be required to research and commission the most appropriate contributor(s) for each project and negotiate contractual terms. This is an exciting role where you will collaborate across a number of teams and will need to communicate effectively with people at all levels, internal and external to the organisation.
What we're looking for:
• A track record of success in commissioning eLearning products
• Ability to think proactively
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent project management skills
Essential
Educated to degree level, or equivalent
At least two years’ experience of working in a legal or academic eLearning publishing environment, preferably in a commissioning capacity
Strong project management, organisational, negotiating, and administrative skills
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, internal and external to the organisation
IT literacy, including all Microsoft Office packages and experience of working with web-based products
Excellent time management skills: ability to plan, multi-task and prioritise work to ensure that all activities are completed within deadlines
Commercial awareness and an ability to identify opportunities
Ability to cope well under pressure
A self starter who works well alone and as part of a team
Desirable
Knowledge of current and general issues within the legal profession
Experience using eLearning development software such as Storyline or Adobe Captivate
Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, including gym membership with a tax only cost, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation.
This opportunity is closed to applicants.