Media Capability Manager

Description

Our client is seeking a Media Capability Manager to provide functional leadership across media and courseware development within the defence and security sector. Based in Fareham, Hampshire, with hybrid working and travel to other Ministry of Defence sites, this permanent role will lead governance, standardisation, quality assurance and continuous improvement across a geographically distributed media capability.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the media capability across multiple sites, ensuring consistency across media and courseware outputs, processes, standards and quality assurance activitiesOwn and maintain the enterprise media governance framework, including procedures, templates, quality documentation and technical standardsOversee the specification, design, development and deployment of training media and courseware solutionsEnsure media activities align with Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT), the Media Quality Management System (QMS), contractual requirements and relevant Defence policiesProvide governance and assurance throughout the media delivery lifecycle, ensuring outputs are compliant, accessible, learner-centred and fit for purposeOversee media infrastructure and enabling services, including repositories, Media LAN services, content management approaches, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) and Defence Information SystemsLead technical media input into customer change requests and transformation initiatives, coordinating suitably qualified and experienced personnel to support solution developmentMonitor quality metrics, risks, lessons identified and assurance activity, providing updates to programme leadership and driving continuous improvement

Job Requirements:

Leadership experience within a learning, media, courseware development or instructional design environmentStrong knowledge of media development processes, governance, standardisation and quality assurancePractical understanding of UK Ministry of Defence procedures and policies, DSAT or the ADDIE modelExperience improving processes, procedures and operational ways of working across distributed or matrix teamsKnowledge of training design methodologies, media design principles and traditional and modern training methodsExperience with digital media tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud, 2D or 3D design applications, Blender, Unity and Articulate 360Understanding of motion graphics, video content creation, illustration development and marketing principles relevant to digital learning contentExcellent communication, collaboration, stakeholder management, planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills

Experience with programme management tools, multi-site delivery environments, blended learning, digital learning technologies and Royal Navy, Defence or further education training environments would be advantageous. A relevant qualification in leadership and management, learning and development, digital media or graphic design would also be beneficial.

Benefits:

Contributory pension schemeLife assurance linked to the pension schemeAnnual leave entitlement that increases with service, plus the option to buy and sell additional daysFlexible benefits scheme, including health cash plan, dental cover and Cycle to Work optionsEnhanced sick pay and family-friendly policiesHybrid, remote and site-based working opportunities, subject to role requirementsEarly finish on Fridays and a flexible working culture focused on outcomesUp to five paid volunteering days each year

If you are an experienced Media Capability Manager with a background in marketing, digital learning, courseware development or Defence training, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative training transformation across the UK defence and security environment. Apply now.

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