Learning Technology Advisor

University of East London

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About Us

The Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) plays a central role in shaping the quality, innovation and impact of education at the University of East London. Working as part of the Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor Education and Experience, CELT partners with Schools, professional services and sector organisations to enhance teaching, learning and assessment across the University.

CELT brings together academic development, learning technology and educational innovation to support curriculum transformation and inclusive educational practice. The team works closely with academic colleagues to design and implement evidence informed approaches to teaching and assessment, while also supporting staff development, digital capability and the effective use of learning technologies.

As the University continues to advance its Vision 2028 strategy and careers-first approach to education, CELT plays an important role in supporting the pedagogically grounded use of digital technologies, including technology enhanced active learning, digital collaboration tools and emerging technologies such as AI, AR and VR.

About the Job

We are seeking a talented and forward-thinking learning technology professional to join CELT as a Learning Technology Advisor. This is a central role providing professional support and guidance for learning technology across the University.

Working closely with the Senior Learning Technology Advisor, you will support and facilitate learning technology activity aligned with institutional priorities in curriculum transformation, digital education and technology enhanced active learning. The role is the first point of contact with academics with operational guidance and contributing to technology projects and initiatives.

You will act as an important link between CELT, Schools and IT Services, ensuring that learning technologies are implemented in ways that are pedagogically grounded, inclusive and sustainable.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Delivering targeted training and front line assistance to academic and professional staff to support the integration of core TEL systems, staff development, guidance and resources relating to digital education and technology enhanced learning.
• Contributing to technology enhanced learning initiatives and projects that support curriculum innovation and digital education across the University.
• Providing advice on the pedagogically effective use of learning technologies including the virtual learning environment, Generative AI tools, collaboration tools and emerging technologies.
• Working closely with Schools, CELT colleagues and IT Services to support the implementation and development of learning technologies.
• Contribute to planning, evaluation and continuous improvement relating to digital education and learning technology.

About You

You will bring experience of designing, implementing and supporting technology enhanced learning within higher education or a comparable environment. You will have an understanding of how digital tools and platforms can support effective, inclusive and engaging approaches to teaching, learning and assessment.

You will be confident working with academic colleagues, professional services teams and stakeholders, providing expert advice and helping to translate pedagogic needs into effective digital solutions. You will also have experience of working on projects or initiatives related to digital education and supporting colleagues to develop their digital teaching practice.

As a member of the CELT team, you will demonstrate your knowledge and experience in using learning technology, including supporting collaborative ways of working across teams. You will ensure that learning technologies are implemented in ways that are pedagogically sound, accessible and aligned with institutional priorities.

You will also demonstrate a commitment to inclusive and accessible education and to supporting innovation in teaching and learning within a diverse higher education environment.

Benefits Package

Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. This is a Grade F post with a salary range of £46,472- 51,607 (Inclusive of London Weighting).

We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 25 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.

Equal Opportunities

As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today!

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.

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