Learning Technologist

About the University

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. 

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

The Digital Learning and Online Content (DLOC) team is part of the Provost Learning and Teaching Department and has responsibility for delivering excellence in Digital and Online Learning at the University. The Digital Learning Development Team has responsibility for the continual enhancement and assurance of Digital Learning & Digital Practice across the institution as guided by the University Digital Learning Baselines.

The DLOC team has recently been named as a winner of a 2024 Catalyst Award for Diversity, Equality, Inclusion & Belonging. The award recognises the notable work of the University in fostering a digitally accessible environment.

About the Role

As a Learning Technologist you will work in partnership with stakeholders to deliver digital learning enhancements to improve the student experience, exemplifying excellence in digital curriculum development, working to support the University's objectives for the adoption, application, and evaluation of appropriate digital learning technologies for learning, teaching and assessment. 

This is a full time role and is a fixed term contract for 9.5 months.

The anticipated interview date is Tuesday 6th May 2025.

About You

You will have in-depth knowledge of digital learning and of promoting and embedding the use of technology to enhance the student learning experience. You will have a proven track record of teaching and/or conducting training workshops in the application of learning technologies; ideally in a Higher Education (HE) context. 

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. 

Additionally, we value resilience, flexibility, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment. Your motivation, patience, and ability to remain calm under pressure will ensure you excel in this role.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)Local Government Pension SchemeSuite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailersDiscounted onsite gymHoliday purchaseCycle to Work schemeA flexible working environmentA commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Jon Walmsley, Digital Learning Development Manager via j.walmsley@derby.ac.uk.

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Please visit our website for more information.

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Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here.

Closing Date: 27 Apr 2025

Area: Management, Professional and Specialist

Salary: £37,756 to £40,920 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £51,878 per annum).