Innovation and Learning Manager

Queen Mary University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Generous pension scheme

30 days’ leave per annum (pro‑rata for

Season ticket loan scheme

Professional development opportunities

Work life balance and family friendly,

Campus facilities and flexible working

Job summary

Queen Mary University of London is seeking a forward‑looking educator to champion technology‑enhanced teaching and learning. You will design blended content, implement digital pedagogies across programmes, and foster active learning to boost student engagement.

The role drives an integrated training system with workshops and forums, supporting the Academy and education initiatives. You will collaborate with Faculties, Schools, and Institutes, shaping educational priorities, contributing to

Qualifications

• Candidate should have a passion for innovative education and a strong background in pedagogy and digital technologies.
• Experience designing and delivering professional development programmes for educators.
• Ability to inspire and support educators in collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging blended content across academic programmes.
• Integrate digital pedagogies to enhance educational practices.
• Support development of active learning methods to boost student engagement.
• Create an integrated training and development system including workshops, events and forums.
• Contribute to scholarship development and evaluations, supporting initiatives like Queen Mary Academy Fellowships and the Festival of Education.

Skills

Pedagogy

Digital technologies

Professional development

AI in education

Active learning

Communication

Job description

About the Role

In this exciting position, you will play a key role in advancing the University’s strategy, championing technology-enhancedteachingand learning. Your primary focus will be to support and nurture a culture of innovation in pedagogy, making Queen Mary’s distinctive approach a cornerstone of our educational practices. You will work collaboratively with Faculties, Schools, and Institutes to deliver on their educational priorities through comprehensive resources, consultancy, and workshops.

Your responsibilities will include designing and delivering engaging blended content, integrating digital pedagogies across academic programmes, and supporting the development of active learning methods to boost student engagement. You will be instrumental in creating an integrated training and development system, encompassing workshops, events, and forums, all aimed at fostering continuous educator development. You will contribute to scholarship development, evaluating impact, and supporting initiatives such as Queen Mary Academy Fellowships, funded projects, and the annual Festival of Education.

About You

You are a passionate advocate for innovative education, with a strong background in pedagogy and digital technologies. Your experience in designing and delivering professional development programmes and your ability to inspire and support educators are key assets. You thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to contribute to a culture of exploration and excellence at Queen Mary. Yourexpertisein integrating AI and active learning methods in educational settings will be invaluable. You are committed to enhancing student engagement and havea track recordof developing impactful educational strategies. With excellent communication skills and a proactive approach, you are ready to make a significant impact on our academic community.

About the Academy

The Queen Mary Academy supports the delivery of Queen Mary's Strategy 2030 in everything that we do. We contribute to and advise on key initiatives, harnessing theexpertiseof the Academy’s staff.

We collaborate with Faculties,Schoolsand Institutes to address their priorities for education. We enable these teams to enhance their practice and improve outcomes through a range of resources,consultancyand workshops.

We empower individual educatorsto grow, enabling them to achieve their full potential within a supportive environment. Our experienced teamprovidesprofessional development opportunities to build academic skills and develop leadership capabilities, inspiring individuals on their career journey.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• access to a generous pension scheme
• 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term)
• a season ticket loan scheme
• access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies
• campusfacilitiesand flexible working arrangements.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Shoshi Ish-Horowicz, [e-mail]

Expected interview date:Tuesday 29September2026

£54,617 to £60,901 per annum