Graduate Learning Experience Developer

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Penryn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking two motivated Graduate Learning Experience Developers to assist with an international project in curriculum adaptation. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Geology or related fields and possess strong digital skills. This role offers a full-time contract with flexible hours, starting from September 2025 to August 2027. Benefits include generous holiday allowance and professional development support.

Benefits

Generous pension

Holiday allowance of 39 days

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Graduate from a UK-based university, or in the final year.
• Strong interest in e-learning pedagogy and course design.
• Ability to manage a demanding workload under changing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the adaptation and documentation of course materials.
• Assist with curriculum development in a cross-cultural context.
• Work under the guidance of a Project Manager.

Skills

Digital competence in Microsoft365

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Creative problem solving

Education

Degree in Geology or related field

Tools

Moodle or similar virtual learning environments

HTML/CSS

Job description

Job Summary – The Learning Experience and Innovation team at the University of Exeter are seeking two motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Learning Experience Developers. You will support an exciting new project with an international partner university based in the Middle East. This project will involve the international transfer and adaptation of a BSc Geology curriculum from the University of Exeter to the partner. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact academic collaboration, gaining hands-on experience in curriculum development and digital learning in a cross-cultural environment. Working under the guidance of a Project Manager and Senior Learning Experience Developer, you will assist in the adaptation, documentation, and development of course materials to support the effective implementation of the curriculum in its new institutional and geographic context.This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) scheme and offers a full-time contract (36.5 hours per week) from Sept 2025 until Aug 2027. Flexible working hours are available, and you will be based within Geology in the Camborne School of Mines at the Penryn Campus. The expectation is that you will spend three days per week on the Campus. For more information on the GBP scheme, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships.
About You – You should be a graduate who has a degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, Mining, or a related field, a strong digital competence in Microsoft365 (or equivalent) and internet technologies, ability to rapidly assimilate new technologies, and interest in the pedagogy of e-learning and leading-edge web-based course design approaches. You should have excellent interpersonal, communication, planning, organisation, and time management skills, and the ability to present and explain complex technical content to colleagues and staff. You should be familiar with Moodle or similar virtual learning environments, be able to manage a varied and demanding workload and to work to quickly changing deadlines, and have an aptitude for proofreading and producing high-quality, accurate work/content. You should be familiar with online learning environments, have experience of building web content using relevant technologies e.g., HTML, CSS, or e-learning publishing tools, and experience and interest in Geology or Earth Sciences. You should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, have an aptitude to learn and improve skills and work effectively in a team. You should also have a creative approach to problem solving, observe confidentiality, be flexible and have an adaptable approach to work, and be able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness of differences in cross-cultural working.

The Benefits to You - You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University, including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card and Salary Exchange Schemes. The University offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team. You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, and career consultancy opportunities.

Application Closing Date: 17 August 2025
Interviews: To be confirmed

For further information please email [e-mail]

GBP Scheme Requirements
To be eligible to apply and undertake a GBP role the graduate must meet all of the following criteria:
*To undertake a graduate role through the GBP scheme, you must have either achieved your degree or be in your final year at any UK-based university.
*You must have graduated in the UK within the last 3 years of your most recent degree (we will consider extenuating circumstances of potential applicants that may have prevented them from undertaking a graduate role within 3 years of graduation).
*The University of Exeter is committed to developing an environment which promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity and inclusivity.
*At the time of starting employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK and evidence must be provided in advance of the appointment. Candidates should continue to have permission for the duration of the GBP contract. This includes British citizens, individuals with an EU Pre-Settlement or EU-Settlement Status; and those with a Graduate Route Visa.
*All graduates need to reside in the UK whilst undertaking this role.

How to apply
Please apply by completing the Internship Application Form (downloadable here: http://ex.ac.uk/dWp ), following instructions on the form and returning it to The Internships Team at [e-mail] as an email attachment by the closing date: 17/08/2025. We do not accept CVs so please make sure you send a completed application form.