Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Implementation Manager

Contract Type: Fixed-term with an end date of 31 July 2025

Reporting to the Head of Academic Practice and Skills Development, the VLE Implementation Manager will lead a dedicated team that will focus on supporting the transition to Blackboard Learn Ultra across the entire institution. This transition offers opportunities to further develop the delivery of digitally enhanced teaching across the entire University, enabling the institution to achieve its strategic ambition. 

With a broad, cross institutional remit, the VLE Implementation Manager will be able to translate the project's aims into activities that will deliver enhancement, innovation and other relevant support and services effectively, in line with the digital education strategy, acknowledging the varied demands of a multi-disciplinary institution. The successful candidate will make significant contributions to overall strategic objectives of the project, have a strong pedagogical understanding and a track record of delivering excellence and innovation in learning and teaching or related areas. This will be a challenging and demanding role, requiring excellent teamwork, motivation, resilience and communication skills, personal organisation and flexibility.  

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development. 

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience. 

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