Learning and Teaching Administrator

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe, specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East.  SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the school, which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Role:

The Learning and Teaching Enhancement department (LTE) is seeking an innovative and entrepreneurial administrator to support our work. This role will provide administrative support to our teams, including Learning Technology, Study Skills, Learning Design, and Educational Development. The postholder will champion an impactful student and staff experience as part of the university’s mission of educational excellence. Additionally, they will act as the first point of contact for queries about Moodle, Turnitin, Panopto, and related tools at the Digital Learning helpdesk. A central aspect of the role will be building and fostering an inclusive and responsive service, developing resources, delivering processes and working in partnership to embed LTE and its services across the school.

This is a staff- and student-facing role and requires five days per week on-site, based in the Study Skills Learning Lounge.

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

About the Department:

The Department of Learning and Teaching Enhancement (LTE) provides expertise and leadership in learning, teaching, and assessment. Offering a range of services to support staff to transform the student experience, and tailored learning support for students. The department empowers others to adopt pedagogical practices that enhance learning and teaching across SOAS, including digital pedagogies, assessment strategies, curriculum design, and online learning. The team engages in evidence-informed and student-centred approaches, and works in community with academic and professional services departments, and the wider student body, to foster spaces for collaboration, empowerment and reflection.

Closing date:  19 December 2025                  

Interviews to be held: 19 January 2026

How to apply

Further information

If you have any questions or require assistance with the application process, please contact us via the HR Contact Form at SOAS. If you would like to know more about the role, please get in touch with Dr Mark J.P. Kerrigan (Head of LTE) on mk157@soas.ac.uk.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.

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