Learning Technologist - Cambridge Education Group : Job Details

We are looking for a new Learning Technologist to join our new Campus Services centre in partnership with the University of Hull!

As a Learning Technologist, you will contribute to the successful delivery of a range of Master’s programmes, supporting staff and students in effective use of learning technologies to enhance the teaching and learning experience.

The role involves working collaboratively with colleagues across the academic and professional services teams to provide practical advice, guidance and training on relevant learning technologies for both synchronous and asynchronous delivery of content. The post-holder will support staff and students with use of learning technologies, including VLEs, lecture capture technology and relevant online and digital tools, and will promote the effective application of Technology Enhanced Learning across the programmes.

The successful candidate will also provide colleagues with technical support during teaching, helping to troubleshoot where necessary, and supporting the academic team to select and utilise appropriate and effective digital tools, platforms and applications for teaching and learning purposes.

The role will be on a full-time, permanent basis at the University of Hull London Study Centre.

Please note that interviews for shortlisted candidates and any potential job offers may be in place before the application end date. We recommend that, if interested in any of the roles, you apply as soon as possible.

What you will be doing as a Learning Technologist:

• To support the academic team with setup and maintenance of the VLE
• Contribute to the development of online training guides and related learning resources
• Provide learning technology support for enhancement of course content and delivery
• Collaborate with the academic team for Technology Enhanced Learning projects and initiatives
• Keeping up to date with developments in learning technologies relevant to learning and teaching in HE
• To provide basic, on-site technical support for both students and staff and where necessary, escalate problems to the central IT team
• Support with maintenance of relevant technical equipment / hardware for course delivery

Key specifications we will be looking for:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification level (essential)
• Demonstrates high level of fluency in written and spoken English (essential)
• Relevant teaching or training experience in relevant area (essential)
• Relevant experience of using learning technologies for learning and teaching (essential)
• Experience of working with a range of learning technologies in both user and administrator capacities (desirable)
• Experience of working in UK further education or higher education (desirable)
• Proficient in use of learning technologies relevant to teaching, learning and assessment (essential)
• Strong general IT skills, particularly the use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook (essential)
• Literate in Microsoft cloud products such as SharePoint and Office 365
• Demonstrates cross-cultural awareness and understanding (essential)
• The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work under pressure (essential)
• Ability to carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision and thrive both on own initiative and as part of a team

What does Cambridge Education Group do?

Whether students choose to study at one of our centres with OnCampus or Castel or complete an online programme through CEG Digital or iheed, Cambridge Education Group promises to help students Achieve More with expert tutors, innovative high-quality content, premium facilities, and the personal service our students deserve. Our students are central to everything that we do.

We offer a wide range of options across our portfolio of global centres, each with its own unique features and qualities, enabling us to meet our students' demands as required.

About our partnership with the University of Hull

The University of Hull London Study Centre is an exciting new HE centre launching in 2024. The centre will be based in Bloomsbury, on historic Gower Street. The centre will offer a range of postgraduate programmes.

The University of Hull London Study Centre is a partnership between the University of Hull and Cambridge Education Group. Academic delivery staff are employed by Cambridge Education Group and have access to a wide range of support and development from the University of Hull.

The University of Hull has been changing the way people think for 90 years. Our motto, Lampada Ferens, translates as 'carrying the light of learning’, and over the years, we’ve shared that light with thousands of people from across the world. As England’s 14th-oldest university, we have a proud heritage of academic excellence, and a history of creating and inspiring life-changing research. And we have no plans to stop helping to build a better world. The University of Hull has achieved the highly valued TEF Gold standard for its teaching. The university’s Business School holds AMBA and AACSB accreditation.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance cover
• Perkbox (includes hundreds of discounts)
• Salary sacrifice car leasing Scheme from Tusker; Cycle to Work scheme; Technology Purchasing Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - giving caring and compassionate support to all staff, as well as dedicated Mental Health & Wellness Champions
• Discounted rates on Master’s degrees with CEG Digital Partner Universities (25% off)

Pension - Royal London salary sacrifice pension scheme currently 5% employee minimum contribution and 3% CEG employer contributions.

Holiday - Enhanced holiday of 25 days plus U.K bank Holidays.