Part-time Creative Digital Learning Advisor (Fixed term)

Bath Spa University; Matlock Bath CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK university is seeking a Creative Digital Learning Advisor to lead immersive technology initiatives that empower creative micro-businesses. This part-time role involves developing learning programs and supporting the community with hands-on workshops. Candidates should have experience in immersive media and strong organizational skills. Competitive salary between £20,370 and £22,616 per annum, pro-rata.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced paid leave

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Transport schemes

Discounts and financial benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in immersive media and creative technology demonstration.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead immersive technologies to design and deliver engaging learning programmes.
• Support micro-businesses in exploring and applying emerging tech.
• Collaborate with university teams and external partners for aligned learning.

Skills

Experience in immersive media

Organisational skills

Project management

Communication abilities

Passion for emerging technologies

Experience in innovation hub

Understanding of funding landscape

Job description

Application Deadline: 16 December 2025

Department: Research & Graduate Affairs

Location: Bath, Somerset - Palace Yard Mews

Compensation: Grade 6 - £20,370 to £22,616 per annum, pro-rata of £33,951 to £37,694

Description

Join The Studio at Bath Spa University as a Creative Digital Learning Advisor and lead immersive technology initiatives that empower creative micro‑businesses and practitioners. This dynamic role blends course development, hands‑on workshops, and tech resource management to support the future of creative digital innovation. (This is a part time, 0.6, 12 month Fixed Term Contract that will be reviewed annually).

About the Role

You will lead immersive technologies to design and deliver engaging learning programmes for our Studio Residents and wider community. In this role, you’ll support micro‑businesses in exploring and applying emerging tech, collaborate with university teams and external partners to create aligned learning opportunities, and facilitate hands‑on workshops and events in immersive media. You’ll also manage our tech‑loan library and help users get the most out of a range of immersive tools.

About You

• Proven experience in immersive media and creative technology demonstration
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities
• Passion for emerging technologies in the creative industries
• Experience in university or innovation hub settings
• Experience in immersive media and creative technology education
• Understanding of the creative and tech funding landscape

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Additional Information

Salary: Grade 6, starting from £20,370 rising to £22,616 per annum (pro rata of £33,951 to £37,694). The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

This is a part time 0.6 FTE role on a fixed term 12 month contract, that will be reviewed annually.

Interview date: 16th December

Due to the nature of this post regretfully we cannot accept applications that do not have the Right to Work/Live in the UK therefore your application will be rejected.

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post‑retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41-46 days depending on the role (Full Time) – more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on‑site nursery, and a sector‑leading enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through an easy‑to‑use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.