Learning Technologist

UCL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCL Institute for Global Health seeks a Learning Technologist to design, develop and implement the online education infrastructure for a flagship Doctoral programme in Global Health (DrPH). You will work with academic staff to create high-quality, engaging digital content and ensure the programme meets pedagogical standards.

This full-time role, starting March 2027 for two years, offers opportunities to shape online learning across the DrPH and related courses, employing Moodle, e-authoring

Qualifications

• Education to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing and developing digital learning materials using LMS, e-authoring tools, video, image, animation, design, and presentation apps.
• Experience using Moodle or other virtual learning environments.
• Knowledge of how web-based multimedia and mobile technologies can enhance learning in population health sciences.
• Experience training and sharing technical knowledge to support others.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and implementation of the online education infrastructure for the DrPH in Global Health.
• Create high-quality, engaging online learning content and activities.
• Collaborate with academic and professional services staff to support degrees and short courses.

Skills

Learning management systems

e-authoring tools

Video

Image editing

Animation

Design

Presentation software

Moodle

Web-based multimedia learning

Mobile learning tech

Training

Knowledge sharing

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Tools

Moodle

Job description

About us

The UCL Institute for Global Health (IGH) is at the heart of UCL’s Grand Challenge of Global Health. The Institute’s vision is for a world where international policy on global health is informed by world-class research.

The UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences (FPHS) brings together eight academic departments whose common aim is to explore and understand the underlying factors that cause ill-health and innovate to improve health worldwide.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Learning Technologist to work in close collaboration with academic and professional services staff, taking a leading part in the design, development and implementation of the online education infrastructure and exceptional learning content for a flagship doctoral programme.

The Learning Technologist is a dedicated role to support the new blended Professional Doctorate in Global Health (DrPH). This degree is being developed by the Institute for Global Health, in collaboration with the Faculty of Population Health Sciences, for its launch in the 2027/28 academic year. The DrPH is a well-recognised UK qualification designed to provide advanced public health, research, and leadership training to professionals pursuing careers across academia, public health agencies, and private sector roles.

As the primary digital education specialist, your main purpose is to ensure an innovative, high-quality, and engaging online learning experience for the DrPH in Global Health, alongside other Institute for Global Health degrees and short courses.

This is a full‑time role (i.e. 36.5 hours per week) and it is available from March 2027 for two years.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

Salary range: £44,861 to £55,099 per annum (including London Allowance), depending on experience.

About you

Qualifications:

• Education to degree level or equivalent experience

Experience & Knowledge:

• Experience in designing and developing digital learning materials using associated platforms and software packages, including learning management systems, e-authoring tools, video, image, animation, design, and presentation applications.


• Experience of using Moodle or other virtual learning environments


• Knowledge of how web-based, multimedia, and mobile technologies can be used to enhance learning, teaching and assessment, especially in subject areas related to population health sciences.


• Experience providing training and effectively sharing technical knowledge to support others.

Skills and Abilities

• A high level of skill in a variety of learning technologies for online learning.


• A methodical and accurate approach to work with excellent attention to detail.


• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders and promote good working relationships.

Customer advert reference: B02-11268