Senior Learning and Development Lead

The UK Data Archive is seeking to appoint to the new position of Senior Learning and Development Lead, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing researcher skills and compliance across social science discipline.

The UK Data Archive is the lead organisation of the UK Data Service, a national data infrastructure funded by the ESRC through the UKRI to acquire, preserve, and disseminate social sciences data, and to provide support, guidance and training for the development of skills in data management, curation, and use.

You will take ownership of reviewing, developing and delivering high-quality training resources aligned with the new pan-UKRI policy. You will ensure the UK Data Service Research Data Management Learning Hub covers guidance for the full spectrum of social science data types, from qualitative interviews to experimental and nationally representative surveys and opinion polls.

Your expertise will guide the creation of practical, user-friendly training materials such as written guidance, interactive modules, case studies, videos, and templates, supporting researchers to manage and share data in line with best practices. You will be supported by an experienced internal team and engage strategically with internal and external stakeholders, including UKRI and other data services, to validate and refine training content.

About you:

• Expert knowledge of research data management.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering training or educational resources.
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage with a variety of audiences.
• Excellent ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

A full list of duties and applicant requirements can be found within the job pack.

This post is full-time and fixed-term until 31 March 2026 due to funding.

This post involves access to Government systems, information or data and will be subject to the staff vetting process. Further information can be found in the job pack.

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Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

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