Learning Technology Advisor

University of Huddersfield; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (remote + on-campus)

Job summary

University of Huddersfield invites applications for a Learning Technology Advisor in the Academy of Teaching, Learning and Skills (ATLaS). This full-time, permanent role supports academic staff in using Brightspace and other learning technologies, delivering training, and handling enquiries via TOPdesk.

The post reports to the LTA Team Leader within ATLaS. Candidates should hold a degree or equivalent in IT or Learning Technology, with proven VLE support experience and strong communication

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in IT or Learning Technology or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience supporting Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs).
• Experience collaborating with academic and professional services teams to support learning and teaching.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Hybrid working with on-campus duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support and training on learning technologies.
• Deliver training sessions relating to learning technologies and pedagogies.
• Respond to academic staff enquiries via TOPdesk.
• Develop staff capacity in technology-enhanced learning and related solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation

VLE support

Brightspace knowledge

Customer service

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Education

Degree in IT or Learning Technology

Tools

TOPdesk

Brightspace

Job description

Vice Chancellor’s Office

£33,010 - £39,914 per annum

Permanent

37 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Technology Advisor to join the Academy of Teaching, Learning and Skills (ATLaS). This is a full-time, permanent appointment.

You will report to the LTA Team Leader and work closely with a team of Learning Technology Advisors to support academic staff in their use of our Virtual Learning Environment, Brightspace, and other Learning Technologies that the University supports. The role involves providing one-to-one support, delivering training sessions relating to the University’s learning technologies and associated pedagogies and responding to academic staff enquiries via our service management system, TOPdesk. You will play a key role as part of the Learning Technology Team in developing staff capacity in technology-enhanced learning and identifying and implementing appropriate solutions to pedagogical and technical enquiries from academic staff and students.

You will hold a degree or professional qualification in an IT or Learning Technology related subject or equivalent practical experience in academic or educational development. You will have proven experience supporting Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) and collaborating with both academic and professional services teams to support learning and teaching.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and presentation skills, a proactive approach to adopting new technologies, and the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload. Strong knowledge of Brightspace or a similar Virtual Learning Environment system is essential, as is a commitment to customer service, equality, diversity and inclusion, and alignment with the University strategy and values.

We offer an excellent employment package, including hybrid working, blending a mix of remote and on-campus working (dependent on work duties).

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive,supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Leader, Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Athena Swan Silver Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.

Informal enquiries are welcome to Paul Dagg, LTA Team Leader, by email: [e-mail]

Closing date: 19 November 2026.

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£33,010 to £39,914. Grade 6