Media Manager

Ref: ZR_9643_JOB  ·  Posted on 19 October 2026

Introduction

Our client is looking for an E-learning and Media Manager to lead media and courseware development across multiple MOD sites in the Southwest.

You'll need solid leadership experience within a media or e-learning environment, and DSAT knowledge is essential for this role.

You will be responsible for ensuring governance and quality standards are upheld across the portfolio.

Working Patterns and location – Hybrid – 3-4 days on site per week and travel across other sites in the Southwest is required.

Key responsibilities

·        Lead the media capability function across multiple geographically distributed MOD sites, ensuring consistency in outputs and standards.

·        Own and maintain the enterprise media governance framework, covering quality, standards and technical governance across all programmes.

·        Oversee the design, development and deployment of training media specifications across the portfolio.

·        Develop, improve and maintain media governance procedures, templates, quality documentation and ways of working.

·        Ensure all media and courseware activity aligns with DSAT, the Media QMS, contractual requirements and relevant Defence policies.

·        Lead media technical input into customer change requests and transformation activities, coordinating SQEP resource as needed.

·        Mentor, coach and develop media staff across all levels, from junior developers through to team leads.

·        Monitor quality metrics, lessons identified and assurance activity to drive continuous capability improvement.

Skills & experience

·        Leadership experience within a media, courseware or learning development environment.

·        Strong knowledge of DSAT and MOD training procedures is essential.

·        Experience owning and improving media governance frameworks, QMS and quality assurance processes.

·        Proven ability to implement and standardise processes across geographically distributed teams.

·        Experience working within matrix organisations and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions.

·        Knowledge of media tooling including Adobe Creative Cloud, Articulate 360, 3DS Max, Blender or similar.

·        Familiarity with LMS, VLE and Defence Information Systems for managing and delivering learning content.

·        Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across internal teams and customer organisations.

Additional benefits

·        25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.

·        Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 8% company contribution).

·        6 times salary 'Life Assurance'.

·        Flexible Benefits scheme.

·        Discretionary Bonus scheme.

·        Enhanced family friendly policies.

·        37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays

·        Canteen facilities are available in some sites.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

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