Learning Platforms Manager Reference number:JR251162 Location: Home-based (occasional travel required) Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Number of roles: 1 Grade: K6 Salary:£50,000 - £55,000 per annum We are looking for a Learning Platforms Manager to join our team. Role summary The Learning Platforms Manager is a vital specialist role responsible for bridging the gap between curriculum design and the hands-on, practical application of learning. You will be the dedicated owner of our virtual labs ecosystem, and other learning platforms ensuring that our learners have access to a world-class, seamless, and effective practical learning experience. This role focuses on the "how" of lab delivery. While the Curriculum Manager defines what learning outcomes are needed, you will bring that vision to life by building, sourcing, and flawlessly implementing the technical lab environments. A detailed job description can be viewed here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rSt2ZbEA4y72RfaO63mhym8B68fwVqFo/view?usp=sharing]. If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/4nh5y542 [https://tinyurl.com/4nh5y542] What you’ll bring to the role You will be a technical problem-solver with a passion for creating effective, hands-on learning experiences. Your skills and experience will include: * Essential: Proven, hands-on experience managing and developing virtual lab environments, with specific expertise in Skillable (Studio and TMS) highly desirable. * Strong technical proficiency in integrating learning tools, with a deep understanding of LTI standards and experience integrating systems with an LMS * Experience with scripting, APIs, and other technologies used to create and automate virtual lab environments. * An understanding of instructional design or pedagogical principles to ensure labs are designed to be effective and fit for purpose. * Demonstrable experience in managing relationships with external technology vendors. * Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues. * Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple technical projects simultaneously. * Effective communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. What we do Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships, accountancy / tax / finance & banking courses, and professional assessments. For almost 80 years, we've helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals. We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world’s largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart. What we believe in Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower & support, create opportunity, drive results together. Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive. To view our candidate privacy notice click here [https://kaplan.co.uk/about/careers/candidates-privacy-notice]. Our Values We live, breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in, how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success. • Act with integrity • Empower and support • Create opportunity • Grow knowledge • Drive results together What we offer As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: • 28 days annual leave + option to purchase more • Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme • Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family • Private medical, income protection, and life insurance • 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services • Company pension contributions • Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels How to apply To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than Monday 1st December 2025. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist. Additional Application Information Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with our background checking policy. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Our Suitability of Ex-offenders Policy is available on the careers page of our website www.kaplan.co.uk [http://www.kaplan.co.uk]. Application Support If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com [kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com]. Disability Confident Scheme As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role as per the job description and any screening or testing stages. 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