Volunteer Subject Matter Expert (SME)

The Volunteer Subject Matter Expert (SME) will support the development and validation of learning content within the Mobile Digital Youth Hub (MDYH), a five-year youth development programme designed to help young people build digital skills, confidence, employability and future readiness.
Working alongside Instructional Designers, Digital Learning Developers and other project stakeholders, the SME will provide industry expertise to help ensure curriculum content, activities and assessments are accurate, relevant and aligned with current professional practice.
Success in this role means helping ensure that young people are learning the knowledge, skills and behaviours that are most relevant to education, employment, entrepreneurship and real-world application.
Responsibilities
Review competency specifications within your selected area of expertise.
Review learning content for technical accuracy, professional relevance and industry alignment.
Ensure terminology, examples and recommended practices reflect current industry standards.
Identify outdated, inaccurate or potentially misleading information.
Advise on the relevance and practical application of skills within education, employment, enterprise and community contexts.
Review learning activities, projects and assessments for authenticity and real-world relevance.
Help ensure learning progression from beginner to more advanced application is realistic and achievable.
Identify important knowledge, skills, technologies or industry practices that may be missing from the curriculum.
Provide constructive feedback and recommendations to the Instructional Design team.
Participate in content review and validation activities.
Complete final reviews and validation of agreed content following revisions.
Collaborate with Instructional Designers, Digital Learning Developers and other Subject Matter Experts as part of a wider curriculum development team.
QualificationsEssential
Minimum of five years' relevant professional or industry experience in at least one of the programme's curriculum domains.
Strong current knowledge and practical experience within your area of expertise.
Ability to review content critically and provide clear, constructive feedback.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a remote team.
Interest in supporting young people to develop skills, confidence and future opportunities.
Desirable
Experience leading teams, projects, programmes or business initiatives.
Experience mentoring, coaching or developing others.
Experience reviewing, validating or quality-assuring professional, educational or training content.
Knowledge of emerging industry trends and future workforce skills.
Experience within one or more of the following areas:
Digital Skills and IT
Microsoft 365 and Digital Productivity
Creative Media and Content Creation
Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
Cyber Security and Online Safety
Careers, Employability and Entrepreneurship
Leadership, Community Development and Social Impact
Education & Certifications
Relevant professional qualifications, certifications or industry credentials are welcomed but not essential.
Practical industry experience and subject matter expertise are considered more important than formal qualifications.
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Work arrangement
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