Position Overview & Specifications
Grade 5 (£25,285 - £28,929 p.a.)
This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
Do you want to join a growing team dedicated to enhancing the learning experiences of our students? Are you passionate about supporting colleagues in using digital technology in teaching at a world-leading university?
The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.
We are looking for a digitally focussed professional to join the Digital Education Enhancement function to help ensure that students benefit from an outstanding educational experience, underpinned and enhanced by innovative sector-leading digital resources, pedagogies and technologies.
In this rich and varied role, you will work in one of our Faculty-based teams to support innovative solutions to enhance the on-campus learning experience in partnership with key stakeholders and team members, including the development of interactive learning objects and multimedia.
This role will also involve providing trusted front-line support, using your expertise to troubleshoot issues and offer guidance and advice, and collaborating with others to deliver digital enhancement projects.
The successful candidate will have a technical aptitude to pick up and advise upon a variety of learning technologies quickly. We are seeking someone with experience of using learning technologies to create high-quality learning experiences with a creative approach to problem-solving. You will also have the ability to persuade, influence and build trust with others.
What we offer in return
- 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Kate Nicolson, Faculty Digital Education Manager (FMH, FBS)
Email: k.a.nicolson@leeds.ac.uk
or
Johanna Fenton, Faculty Digital Education Manager (ENV, EPS)
Email: j.fenton@leeds.ac.uk
Location: Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service: Professional Services
School/Institute: Digital Education Service
Category: Administrative and Clerical Support
Grade: Grade 5
Salary: £25,285 to £28,929 per annum
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Ongoing
Release Date: Monday 22 May 2023
Closing Date: Monday 05 June 2023
Reference: CSDLS1237
Further details:
- Candidate Brief