Overview

Apprentify are supporting an amazing client, who are a market leader across the country in the distribution of baking flour into different settings. With a commitment to development, providing training to staff members across the globe. You will be tasked with supporting the creative teams, absorbing material & turning this into engaging content.

Apprentify are hiring on behalf of our client.

UK Flour Millers is the representative organisation for the flour milling industry in Great Britain and Ireland.  We are looking for a Digital Learning Design apprentice to join the business, initially to focus on administration of our training and development activities.  Every year UK Flour Millers provides training for some 600 students, both in the UK and overseas.

UK Flour Millers is a respected trade association at the heart of the food sector.  Flour millers run efficient businesses providing an ingredient found in 30% of supermarket foods and accounting for around 20% of dietary energy and a similar proportion of key nutrients such as protein, fibre and many minerals and vitamins. 

 

What skills and experience are you likely to have?

• Interest in digital design, learning technologies, or multimedia content creation
• Basic IT skills and confidence using software (PowerPoint, video editing, graphics tools)
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills in e-learning tools (e.g. Articulate, EdApp, Rise)
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a small team
• Creative and curious mindset, with enthusiasm for education and technology
• Organised and motivated, with an eye for detail

 

What you can expect to be doing

Working alongside the Training Manager and colleagues, you will gain experience in:

Responsibilities for the core training duties will include:

• Creating and editing digital learning resources (videos, presentations, infographics, microlearning)
• Supporting the maintenance of our digital learning platforms
• Helping tutors and learners with digital tools and resources
• Assisting with the conversion of training manuals into digital formats
• Collecting learner feedback and supporting analysis of training impact
• Contributing ideas to make learning more interactive and engaging

 

What will you be expected to achieve?

• Develop skills in digital design and e-learning development
• Contribute to the successful delivery of training materials used by learners globally
• Support improvements to the learner experience through feedback and digital innovation
• Build a strong foundation for a career in digital learning design

Entry requirements

A minimum of grade 4/C or above in GCSE Maths & English.

Basic IT skills and confidence using software (PowerPoint, Video editing, Graphics tools).

A clear interest in learning and the way individuals learn.

Skills requirements

Communication skills, IT skills, Presentation skills, Initiative,

Training to be provided

You will be enrolled onto Apprentify's groundbreaking L5 qualification in Digital Learning Design:

 

Digital Learning Designers play a crucial role in various sectors, creating innovative digital learning solutions for educational and business needs. These professionals are experts in adult learning and educational technologies, designing online courses, interactive multimedia, and virtual simulations. They work in diverse environments, including formal education, private companies, public sector organizations, and specialized digital learning studios.

Their primary responsibility is to design, develop, and maintain digital learning materials that enhance professional development and educational programs. They collaborate with stakeholders such as subject matter experts, clients, and technology professionals to define learning contexts and create effective learning designs. Digital Learning Designers ensure the use of appropriate learning models and frameworks, supporting and advising on the implementation of learning technologies to improve learning and assessment strategies.

In their daily roles, these designers interact with a wide range of professionals, from educators and IT staff to marketing and management teams. They work independently or as part of a team, reporting to project managers or senior learning designers. Responsible for the quality and effectiveness of digital learning content, they ensure compliance with legal and professional standards, manage project specifications and timelines, and provide progress reports to stakeholders. Through ongoing professional development and engagement with communities of practice, Digital Learning Designers stay at the forefront of their field, continually enhancing the learner experience.

 

Our Level 5 Digital Learning Designer Apprenticeship Covers:

• Design & Development
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Project Management

Things to consider

Regular company events. Opportunity to travel for company meetings / initiatives abroad. Performance based bonuses.

Future Prospects

Potential of full-time role upon completion of the training programme. Nationally recognised, Level 5 qualification in Digital Learning Design.