Educational Developer

University of Suffolk; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a proactive individual to join their Educational Development and Learning Design team. You will facilitate workshops and support staff development, enhancing digital learning experiences. Ideal candidates are curious problem-solvers with a passion for improving student outcomes. The role includes generous leave and benefits, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Extra day off for birthday

Flexible working policies

Competitive workplace pension

Local amenity discounts

Access to development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff recognition awards

Qualifications

• Experience with educational technologies is an advantage.
• A willingness to learn and take initiative is essential.
• Passion for enhancing student experiences.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate design workshops.
• Support staff development.
• Contribute to innovative projects enhancing education.

Skills

Curiosity

Proactivity

People-focused

Problem-solving

Creativity

Collaboration

Tools

Educational technologies

Data analysis

Pedagogy

Job description

About The Post

Join our creative, collaborative Educational Development and Learning Design team at the University of Suffolk as we reimagine technology-enabled teaching and learning.

About The Team

Our vision is simple: we’re passionate about student success. We work in partnership with staff to transform learning and teaching, empowering students to become engaged, independent, and employable. Joining our friendly, forward-thinking team means working in an agile, supportive environment that values curiosity, innovation and shared success where your ideas can help shape the University’s digital learning future.

Based in the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, our team works closely with academic and professional staff to design engaging, inclusive and sustainable digital learning experiences in Brightspace, our online learning environment. You’ll help facilitate design workshops, support staff development and contribute to innovative projects that enhance learning and digital transformation in education across the University and our partner institutions.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is curious, proactive and people-focused—a problem-solver who enjoys exploring new ideas and technologies. You’ll bring creativity, collaboration and a willingness to learn to every project. Experience with educational technologies, data or pedagogy is an advantage; but what really matters is your enthusiasm for learning, willingness to take initiative and drive to positively impact our student experience.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mary Cornelius, Educational Development and Innovation Manager ([e-mail])

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
• Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions.
• Flexible working, including family friendly policies.
• Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) – with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover.
• Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich.
• Discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports
• Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities
• Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date

Wednesday 26 November 2025

Interview Date

Thursday 4 December 2025

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mary Cornelius, Educational Development and Innovation Manager ([e-mail])

Please see the Job Application Guidance to support your application.

Please be aware that this post is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if the closing date is in the future.

Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a high number of applications for this post, or high-quality applications which demonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.

We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under‑represented groups.