Learning Technologist

University of the West of England; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the South West is looking for a Digital Learning Advisor to join their team. You will collaborate closely with staff to enhance academic and career skills through innovative digital solutions. The role involves guiding colleagues in the effective use of educational technologies, particularly in supporting AI literacies. Candidates should possess strong digital literacy, excellent communication skills, and a background in educational practices. This is a full-time role based in Bristol with flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Retail savings

Opportunities for training and personal development

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of digital learning environments.
• Hands-on experience with a wide range of educational technologies.
• Experience in teaching or training both small and large groups.

Responsibilities

• Advise staff on effective digital technology use.
• Shape innovative digital solutions.
• Support the development of AI literacies for staff and students.

Skills

Digital literacy

Communication skills

Pedagogical principles understanding

Experience with educational technologies

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant educational background or experience

Tools

Blackboard

MS Teams

H5P

Office 365

Job description

Joining our Digital Learning team, you will work closely with our Senior Learning Technologist to play a proactive role in advising staff on the effective use of digital technologies, with a particular focus on academic and career skills development. Working collaboratively across the University, you will help shape innovative digital solutions and develop bespoke open‑access learning objects that enhance the student experience.

A key part of this role will be to support the development of AI literacies for both staff and students. You will guide colleagues in understanding the opportunities and challenges associated with emerging technologies, helping them to navigate ethical considerations and embed the critical, pedagogically sound use of AI within their teaching practice. Alongside this, you will provide expert advice on a wide range of educational technologies - including Blackboard Ultra, Panopto, MS Teams, Xerte, H5P, Mentimeter and Office 365 - ensuring staff are confident and informed in their digital practice.

Please note: while the role has technical elements, training will be provided on the job. The role is more focused on pedagogy, problem‑solving and managing projects.

You will also help oversee the design, maintenance and evaluation of online academic, careers and inclusivity resources, supporting colleagues to create engaging and accessible digital content. This includes delivering one‑to‑one coaching, group training sessions, and student‑focused teaching where appropriate. By building strong relationships across services, faculties and external partners, you will ensure digital learning considerations are well represented and that solutions are aligned with University priorities.

About you:

You will have a solid understanding of the environments in which digital learning at UWE thrives. Organised and adaptable, you will be confident managing a varied workload, balancing day‑to‑day support, documentation, coaching and training - while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards. Your communication skills, both written and verbal, will enable you to engage and motivate colleagues, conveying (sometimes) complex information clearly and with enthusiasm.

Demonstrating comprehensive digital literacy, you will have an in‑depth understanding of the pedagogical principles that underpin effective learning and teaching. You will have hands‑on experience using a wide range of technologies (including Blackboard and Teams) and being able to create media would be an advantage (although training can be provided in this area too).

An interest in supporting staff as they approach AI‑enhanced teaching practices will further strengthen your application. You should be comfortable teaching small and large groups of staff and students online and in‑person. Knowledge of AI in Higher Education would be an advantage, but technical AI training can be provided on the job.

In addition, experience of academic and career skills, would be desirable.

Where is this Role based?

Although based at Frenchay campus, this role will include occasional working at both our City and Glenside campuses. Role holders can also take advantage of UWE’s flexible work approaches.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol, our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We are proud to be part of a dynamic, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision‑making and problem‑solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our stimulating and supportive community where we’ll help you thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under‑represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Mark Shand on 0117 328 6359 or email: [e-mail]

Shortlisting is expected to be completed within 2 weeks of the closing date depending on application volumes. We aim to give candidates at least a week's notice to attend interview.

This is a full‑time, fixed‑term post covering maternity leave from the end of December 2025, working 37 hours per week.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

UWE Bristol is a campus‑based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for 3 days per week, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.

To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of this right, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.

Advice to applicants

We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about this opportunity please complete our application form as soon as possible.

Tell us how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.

Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.