Finance Content Developer

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Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.

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The Role

The role will research, analyse, design, develop and customise instructional materials for both e-learning (animated videos, guides and explainer videos) and instructor-led training, supporting Finance change programmes and BAU learning. It will adapt existing content and apply appropriate instructional strategies to deliver accessible, engaging learning experiences through blended and multi-channel approaches, including animated videos, guides and explainer videos helping colleagues build sustainable finance skills and capabilities.

The British Council is undergoing significant finance process changes and delivering a Finance Innovation Programme, with the role supporting these initiatives within the Shared Services Centre. The post-holder will work closely with Global Process Owners, Governance teams, Finance SMEs, Finance SBU leads, Project Managers, Trainers, Global L&D and end users to develop high-quality, cost-effective training for a global audience with diverse learning needs.

Main responsibilities

Project Management

Works with Project Managers and SMEs to establish clear training needs and ensure animated videos, guides and explainer videos experiences are effectively planned and delivered on time against agreed success criteria. Develops new content within agreed timescales, manages piloting and revisions, keeps stakeholders updated on progress, obtains approvals and conducts post-release reviews.

Product Development & Service Delivery

Designs and develops effective e-learning (animated videos, guides and explainer videos) using instructional design principles, including storyboards, rapid prototypes and appropriate tools such as Captivate, Camtasia and Articulate. Ensures content is accessible, user-friendly and aligned with learner needs, while maintaining online resources and supporting learners through remote or face-to-face training, guidance and ongoing queries.

Service Improvement, Risk & Compliance

Ensures learning content meets agreed objectives and establishes processes and support materials for consistent animated videos, guides and explainer videos development, incorporating relevant industry best practices. Ensures compliance with information security, ISO 27001, IGA and Freedom of Information requirements, manages access and account controls, provides security awareness, maintains appropriate records and ensures incidents are resolved within agreed SLAs.

Role specific skills

• Expert user of the following or similar tools in the production of learning materials: Camtasia, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Articulate or Go Animate and a competent user of the AI tools.
• Competent user of MS office especially teams, PowerPoint & word
• Competent user of web-based training tools such as Vimeo, Webex and yammer or wiki forums
• Competent user and knowledge of Success Factor Learning Management Systems or similar LMS’s
• Project Management

Role specific knowledge and experience

Minimum/essential

• Knowledge or experience of Articulate, Camtasia and Creative Cloud tools, audio recording software or similar.
• Overall experience of 7-8 years in finance/training including at least 4-5 years of experience in designing self-access learning materials for a range of technical or business process situations

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of applications (e.g. SAP)
• Knowledge and experience of British Council operations (or working in similar sector)
• Knowledge of HTML5
• Experience of adapting learning interventions to different cultural environments

Language Requirements

• The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required.

Education

• Postgraduate or MBA Finance (or soon to qualify with these or similar qualifications)

Professional Qualification and Certification

• Instructional Design qualification/certification.
• Training qualification – TTT, CIPD / ISTD or equivalent training qualification

British Council | Pay Band 7

Location: Noida, India

Department: Finance

Contract: Indefinite Contract

Apply by: Wednesday, September 30th (23:59 local time)
Interview Date TBD

Please note that candidates must have the pre-existing, legal right to work in India at the time application. Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided. British Council supports working in new ways such as hybrid working, subject to full approval by line management and conditional upon our ability to provide the appropriate level of service. This may not be appropriate for all roles but can be explored at interview.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

Safeguarding Statement

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

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