Senior Instructional Designer

External Job Description

About EDGE Group

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

About The Role

The Instructional Designer is responsible for developing high-quality training materials and learning

content in line with the programme curriculum and Systems Approach to Training (SAT) methodology.

Responsibilities

Content Development:

Design and develop lesson plans, training materials, presentations and learner resources aligned

to approved curriculum and learning objectives.

Instructional Design Application:

Apply instructional design principles and SAT methodology to ensure e1ective learning

structure, sequencing and delivery.

SME Collaboration:

Work closely with subject matter experts to translate technical and operational content into

structured training materials.

Assessment Development:

Support the design of assessments, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes and performance

standards.

Content Standardisation:

Ensure all materials are developed in line with approved templates, formatting standards and

quality requirements (e.g. ESAT compliance where applicable).

Content Management:

Maintain version control and organisation of training materials, ensuring updates are tracked

and implemented.

Qualification

Higher education qualification in relevant field of study

Degree in education, instructional design or related field preferred

Experience in instructional design, curriculum support or content development

Experience in military or defence training environments, Experience on large-scale training programmes

SAT or equivalent certification

Why Choose EDGE?

Working at EDGE comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependants, and education allowances for your children.

But the real investment goes further than compensation. Through our own learning academy and digital learning platform, there are extensive opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Add to that the freedom to innovate, strong career guidance, and the chance to work alongside world-class talent from across the globe, and EDGE becomes a place where you can keep growing, keep learning, and keep turning bold ideas into something real.

Candidate Privacy & Equal Opportunity Statement

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.

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