Coaching and Sports Development

Sportandrecreation; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national governing body for swimming in the UK is seeking an experienced Education and Learning Developer to lead the design and development of aquatic qualifications and learning programmes. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, and enhancing digital learning methods. Your expertise in educational programme development, communication, and stakeholder management will be essential in shaping future pathways in aquatics. A minimum of 2 days per week in the office is required.

Qualifications

• Develop and improve aquatic qualifications and learning programmes.
• Experience with digital learning platforms is essential.
• Must have the ability to influence teams and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and review of aquatic qualifications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for curriculum development.
• Ensure quality of technical content across all programmes.

Skills

Experience developing educational programmes and assessments

Knowledge of qualification development requirements

Excellent communication skills

Proven experience managing stakeholder relationships

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Attention to detail for regulated documentation

Experience managing multiple projects

Knowledge of education and qualifications within the sport and leisure sector

Knowledge of swimming and aquatic disciplines

Job description

Swim Englandis the national governing body for swimming in England.

We help people learn how to swim, enjoy the water safely, and compete in all our sports.

Our vision is of a nation swimming and we strive to inspire everyone to enjoy the water in the way that suits them. We work with our partners to create engaging programmes that enable everyone to be active, have fun and stay healthy through swimming.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced and innovative Education and Learning Developer to lead the design, development and continuous improvement of Swim England’s aquatic qualifications, certificates and learning programmes.

Working collaboratively with subject matter experts, educators, regulators and internal teams, you will ensure all learning programmes meet regulatory requirements, align with national frameworks and respond to the evolving needs of the aquatic sector. This role plays a key part in shaping future-focused education pathways that support participation, safety and excellence in aquatics.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Lead the design, development and review of aquatic qualifications, certificates and learning programmes in line with regulatory and product development requirements.
• Develop and review assessment strategies to ensure alignment with Swim England and regulatory expectations.
• Support Centre Assessment Standards Scrutiny (CASS) processes to maintain robust centre-level assessment practices.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, educators and industry stakeholders to inform curriculum development.
• Ensure consistency and quality of technical content across all programmes, maintaining version control and adherence to brand and policy standards.
• Map programmes to national frameworks, occupational standards and sport requirements.
• Analyse product performance using demand and uptake data, implementing improvements where required.
• Work with digital teams to develop online learning and assessment solutions.
• Contribute to the development and review of education policies and procedures.
• Support training and standardisation of educators, consultants and approved training centres.
• Work with the Regulations and Standards Manager to identify and mitigate regulatory risks throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills and Experience

• Experience developing educational programmes and assessments, including digital learning platforms
• Knowledge of qualification development requirements for regulatory bodies (e.g. Ofqual, Qualifications Wales).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex material to diverse audiences.
• Proven experience managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to influence and gain buy-in across teams and partners.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and confidence using digital tools.
• Experience managing multiple projects within budget and deadlines.
• High attention to detail for regulated documentation and product plans.
• Ability to identify and apply robust, evidence-based research.
• Strong proofreading skills and consistent application of standards and brand guidelines.
• Knowledge of education and qualifications within the sport and leisure sector.
• Knowledge of swimming and aquatic disciplines

Further Information

Please note: This job is SportPark based (minimum of 2 days in the office).