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Design and develop high-quality learning modules and assessments within a specialist area for adult learners. Collaborate with Learning Designers and Programme Leaders to ensure content is pedagogically robust and aligned with industry standards.
Requires recognized expertise in a specific subject area and experience writing for educational or professional audiences. Candidates should have a strong understanding of adult learning principles and the ability to simplify complex concepts.
Subject Matter Expert Post Graduate Education
Department: Higher Education Services
Reporting to: Programme Leader
Type: Contractor / Freelance
At FutureLearn, we’re passionate about the power of lifelong learning. We help learners from all over the world progress in their careers – and invest in their futures.
We truly believe that up-skilling is a worthy investment, and we hope to empower our learners to take control of their careers through personalised learning pathways – giving them progress at their fingertips.
Partnering with 260+ world-class educational partners, including prestigious universities, global brands and industry partners, we offer our 20 million-strong learner community the opportunity to discover and access flexible, high-quality online courses and degrees.
We’re not here just to teach new skills (although we do that well), we want to help transform lives. FutureLearn is looking to build our teams with people who share our passion for lifelong learning, career empowerment and education for all. If that sounds like you, get in touch. You could help us achieve our biggest goal yet – becoming the world’s best AI-powered, career-based learning platform and OPM.
About the role
We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert to design and develop high-quality learning modules and assessments within their specialist area.
This role focuses on translating expert knowledge into engaging, accessible learning content aligned to defined learning outcomes and industry standards. You will work collaboratively with Learning Designers, content teams, and Programme Leaders to ensure content is pedagogically robust, accurate, and relevant for adult learners.
This is an ideal opportunity for professionals with strong subject expertise and a passion for education to contribute to impactful, high-quality learning experiences.
Key responsibilities
Develop structured module content aligned to agreed learning objectives and curriculum frameworks
Produce clear, engaging, and original learning materials tailored to the target audience
Collaborate with Learning Designers and content teams to ensure strong pedagogical design
Create supporting materials such as case studies, activities, assessments, or multimedia content
Ensure content reflects current industry practice, research, and relevant regulations
Respond to feedback and revise materials within agreed timelines
Maintain high standards of quality, accessibility, and inclusivity
Attend planning meetings and contribute to the development process
Ensure alignment with agreed timelines, word counts, and style guidelines
What we’re looking for
Recognised expertise in your subject area (academic, professional, or industry-based)
Experience applying your knowledge in practice
Experience writing for education, training, or professional audiences
Strong understanding of adult learning principles
Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines
Collaborative mindset and ability to work with cross-functional teams
Detail-oriented, with a focus on quality and accuracy
Desirable
Experience developing accredited or assessed learning modules
Familiarity with learning design principles or frameworks
Experience creating content for online or blended learning environments
Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive content practices
Teaching or training experience
Deliverables
Complete, high-quality module content and assessment materials
Supporting resources and referenced content where appropriate
Revised drafts in response to editorial and instructional feedback
Compliance with academic and quality assurance standards
Working arrangements
Reporting to the Programme Leader (or nominee)
Engagement timelines and schedules agreed prior to commencement
Ongoing collaboration and communication throughout the project
What happens next?
Ready to go for it? Click 'Apply', include your CV and tell us why you'd like to become a FutureLearner, and how you’ll nail this role.
Recruitment Process
Please contact [email protected] if you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations to be made to support you through the recruitment process.
Diversity Statement
We value all the great benefits that diversity brings and encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work – At FutureLearn we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.
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Shaping brighter futures
Global University Systems is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education. Our institutions offer the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible, and digital-first learning. Global University Systems’ journey started when Aaron Etingen, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, founded the London School of Business and Finance in 2003 with just four students. Today, we have 31 institutions, over 122K students and over 130 academic partners. We offer a choice of career-enhancing certificates, degrees, and postgraduate-level qualifications, equipping our thriving multi-national community of students for lifelong success.
Offices: 30 Holborn, London, England EC1N 2HS, GB · Berlin, DE · Quebec, CA · Niagara Falls, CA · Dubai, AE
Shaping brighter futures
Global University Systems is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education. Our institutions offer the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible, and digital-first learning. Global University Systems’ journey started when Aaron Etingen, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, founded the London School of Business and Finance in 2003 with just four students. Today, we have 31 institutions, over 122K students and over 130 academic partners. We offer a choice of career-enhancing certificates, degrees, and postgraduate-level qualifications, equipping our thriving multi-national community of students for lifelong success.
Offices: 30 Holborn, London, England EC1N 2HS, GB · Berlin, DE · Quebec, CA · Niagara Falls, CA · Dubai, AE
