Learning Technologist

Falmouth University; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a passionate Learning Technologist to enhance learning through digital tools. The role involves supporting academic departments and facilitating engaging learning experiences. Candidates must have strong communication skills, be experienced in educational technology, and be energetic to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include substantial pension contributions, generous leave, and various salary sacrifice schemes.

Benefits

Employer Pension Contribution up to 12%

28 days + 8 days bank holiday

Annual salary increments

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in educational technology is required.
• Strong advocacy for digital learning tools is necessary.
• Must be organised and energetic in a fast-paced role.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging learning journeys in creative subject areas.
• Provide advice on digital technology for learning initiatives.
• Support development of digital tools for student learning.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of open-source learning systems

Experience with digital tools

Experience in a technology-focused environment

Job description

We're now seeking a Learning Technologist who is passionate about raising the profile and reputation of Falmouth University through improving learning and teaching across all Falmouth courses with a key focus on technology, online delivery, digital assessment and interactive learning resources. Digital Learning are a forward‑thinking specialist team within the institution who work in partnership with academic departments to develop services and courses for blended and fully online delivery. The team lead project work in relation to digital learning and provide technical assistance and support to wider Digital projects. This position represents a great opportunity to join an energetic group of creative learning technologists, passionate about enhancing and developing learning and teaching through use of appropriate digital tools.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be committed to facilitating engaging learning journeys within creative subject areas. You will provide clear advice and support in the development and use of digital technology to support institutional learning initiatives and enhance the student‑learning journey. The role requires a highly organised individual who has previous experience of working within educational technology and is a strong advocate of digital learning tools and approaches. This is a fast‑paced role and we're looking for a person who has the energy and commitment needed to ensure the work we do is sector leading.

Skills & Experience

• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of using and administering open‑source learning / content management systems.
• Experience in the use of digital tools to enhance learning and teaching.
• Previous experience of working in a supportive, technology focused environment.

For more than 120 years, Falmouth University has been a hub of creative and technological education and change. We are Cornwall's University, a strong local and anchor institution within its defining rural and coastal community.

This is a permanent, full time, 35 hours a week position across Monday‑Friday. We are able to offer a remote working arrangement for this role, if required, which can be discussed further at interview. If taking up the position remotely, the successful candidate would need to be based within the UK.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional higher education and research, harnessing the fusion of creativity and technology as foundations of the future economy. We use our knowledge and expertise in these disciplines to generate positive and sustainable opportunities for all.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by Falmouth Staffing Ltd, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Falmouth University. Employees of Falmouth Staffing Ltd work alongside Falmouth University colleagues in the delivery of Falmouth's strategic vision and will adopt Falmouth University's HR policies and procedures in full.

Falmouth University welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under‑represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.

Benefits

• Employer Pension Contribution up to 12%.
• 28 days + 8 days bank holiday.
• Annual salary increments (Until top of grade reached).
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay/Adoption Pay.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker).
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Full details on our employee benefits can be found on our careers page.