Learning Resource Coordinator: Actify

Learning Resource Coordinator

16-32 hours per week (FTE0.5-1.0)

Term: Fixed until end of March2027 (opportunities for ongoing employment dependent on funding)

Salary: £26,000-£28,000 based on experience

Business Area: Learning & Training

Reports to: Head of Learning & Training

Location: Agile (Minimum one office day per week)

Background

Actify is a social enterprise that provides training and technology for the sport and physical activity (PA) sector that increases knowledge and impact.

We bring together a unique combination of skills and expertise in sport,PA,play, education, health and digital technology that enables us to connect people with the information they need to achieve the best outcomes possible.

Our training helps organisations develop and deliver person centred, outcome focused sport and PA programmes.

The Actify platformand related support services, enable sports and PA organisations to host and manage a range of digital content that help their audiences achieve their outcomes.

We develop our products and services collaboratively with stakeholders from policy, funding, research and practice to ensure our work is responding to needs and interests from across the sector.

As a social enterprise we are focused on working towards long term social change and equality, with all profit being reinvested in achieving our mission and not landing in shareholders pockets. This doesn’t mean we aren’t a serious business, we are entirely focused on being the absolute best and most efficient we can be, it just means that all those involved in the company are doing something excellent and helping make the world a slightly better place.

Job Summary

The Learning Resource Coordinator plays a key role in the Learning & Training team, supporting the design, development, and delivery of high-quality, evidence-based learning resources and training.

You will work closely with colleagues, partners, and practitioners to co-create a range of sport and physical activity learning and delivery resources that are practical, accessible, and informed by the needs of priority population groups. This role is ideal for someone who is creative, organised, and detail-oriented, with a passion for developing engaging learning experiences that make a real-world impact.

You will contribute to a range of projects, including the research and production of learning and delivery resources, the development of new training packages and ongoing improvement of existing resources. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven team, with strong opportunities for learning, development, and progression.

Responsibilities

Resource Development & Quality Assurance

  • Develop high-quality, evidence-based sport and physical activity learning and delivery resources

  • Produce engaging and accessible content in a range of formats (e.g.written, digital, blended learning)

  • Ensure all content aligns with Actify’s standards for quality, inclusion, and relevance

  • Review and update existing resources to maintain accuracy and impact

Co-production & User Insight

  • Workwithpartners,practitioners,andcommunitiestoco-producelearning and delivery content

  • Support consultation activities to understand the needs of target population groups and the workforce

  • Ensure lived experience and practitioner insight are reflected in all outputs

Project Delivery

  • Contribute to key Learning&Training projects,including the development of new resource packages (e.g. priority groups such as children aged 0–5)

  • Support the coordination and delivery of training pilots, workshops, and learning activities

  • Help manage timelines, outputs, and deliverables across multiple projects

Learning Experience & Engagement

  • Design content that is practical, easy to use, and supports application into practice

  • Contribute to achieving high levels of learner satisfaction and completion

  • Support the development of tools and approaches that enhance learner engagement

Knowledge Sharing & Collaboration

  • Support the creation of opportunities for knowledge sharing across the sector (e.g. communities of practice)

  • Work collaboratively withthe Digital Innovation team to ensure content is effectively delivered through the Actifyplatform

  • Engage with Network& Partnerships team to ensure learning is connected to wider sector activity

Monitoring, Evaluation & Improvement

  • Support the collection of feedback and data to ssess the quality and impact of learning

  • Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying whatworks and where content can be strengthened

  • Help track progress against Learning & Training goals and project deliverables

Requirements

Resource Development Skills

  • Experience in developing learning and delivery resources, training materials, or educational resources.

  • Creative & Detail - Oriented

  • Ability to produce clear, engaging, and well-structured content with strong attention to detail.

  • User-Focused Approach

  • An understanding of how to design content that meets the needs of different audiences, including practitioners and priority groups.

Collaboration

  • Comfortable working with partners and stakeholders to co-create content and gather insight.

ProjectCoordination

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and contribute to project delivery within agreed timelines.

DigitalSkills

  • Confident using digital tools and platforms to create and manage content.

Evaluation

  • Able to gather and use evidence, feedback and data to improve resources and learning experiences.

Communication

  • Excellent written and verbal British English, with a clear and accessible style.

Values Alignment

  • A genuine commitment to Actify’s mission to build a more active and equal society.

What will you get out of this role?

Benefits include:

  • 32-hour full-time working week to support work-life balance

  • 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus Christmas closure

  • Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution

  • Flexible and agile working

  • Working as part of a small, collaborative, and purpose-driven team

  • Access to a wide range of learning, training, and development opportunities

  • The opportunity to contribute to improving health and wellbeing across Scotland

How to apply

Please complete the application form by the 24th of May. There are 4 sections in the application:

1. About you

2. Your experience

3. Values and culture

4. Current Employment and references

Some sections will only take you a few minutes to complete and others will require more time and consideration.

Interviews will take place week commencing the 8th of June. Further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

Date published: 13 May 2026
Date updated: 13 May 2026

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