Education Content Specialist

Posted 30 January 2026
Salary €40,000 - €45,000 | Perm | Dublin | Hybrid
LocationIreland
Job type Perm
Discipline Data
Reference6821

Job description

Education Content Specialist
Are you looking for an opportunity to join a highly respected professional organisation with a strong national and international profile? This Education Content Specialist role offers the chance to contribute to the creation and enhancement of high-quality educational content that supports thousands of professionals throughout their careers.
Working closely with academic, industry and professional stakeholders, the Education Content Specialist plays a key role in developing course materials, assessment supports and study resources that uphold recognised standards and best practice. With a strong culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, this is an opportunity to deliver meaningful work with lasting impact.
The Education Content Specialist sits within a busy, collaborative education team responsible for producing, reviewing and enhancing content across a suite of professional education programmes, with a clear focus on quality, consistency and the overall learner experience.

As the Education Content Specialist, you will be responsible for:
  • Designing and developing learner-focused educational content, including course materials and digital learning resources
  • Collaborating with subject matter experts, authors, lecturers and examiners to deliver projects on time and to quality standards
  • Supporting assessment processes, including learner guidance, feedback coordination and preparation of examination documentation
  • Ensuring programmes align with academic, industry and quality assurance standards
  • Analysing learner engagement and feedback to improve course content design, and learner supports
  • Contributing to continuous improvement, research and development initiatives to strengthen content
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on time and within budget

Skills and experience you will need for the Education Content Specialist role:
  • Proven experience developing and writing educational or training content in a professional or academic setting
  • Experience working with subject matter experts on content development or review
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn educational technologies (e.g. authoring or video tools)
  • Third-level qualification or at least five years’ relevant experience in education development

What’s on offer:
  • Salary:  €40,000 - €45,000 (DOE)
  • Central Dublin City location
  • Hybrid and flexible working options
  • Pension
  • Healthcare
  • Learning and Development supports

What’s next?
Please apply now by sending your CV to fjoyce@alternatives.ie and I will reply to your application in due course


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