Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Data & Analytics (Online Higher Education)

Curio Group; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education consulting company in the UK is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Data & Analytics for an online higher education role. This fully remote position requires a Master's or Ph.D. and substantial experience in designing and teaching curriculum at the tertiary level. Responsibilities include curriculum planning, stakeholder collaboration, content development, and quality assurance to ensure the delivery of effective learning experiences. The role offers flexibility and is project-based.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. required in a relevant field.
• Experience in data governance and applied data science programs.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Participate in curriculum planning workshops.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders for course alignment.
• Support Learning Designers in co-developing learning activities.
• Create assessment tasks and relevant supporting materials.
• Review and assure quality of academic content.
• Incorporate client feedback during the development process.

Skills

Experience teaching or designing content for tertiary-level data governance

Strong industry experience in data governance

Proven curriculum design experience

Familiarity with learning management systems

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Ability to write for diverse learner profiles

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Business Analytics, Data Science, or related discipline

Job description

Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Data & Analytics (Online Higher Education)

About Curio Faculty

Curio, a leading education consulting and learning experience company, works with universities, vocational education providers, schools and companies to drive change through learning. We have led the online learning transformation of many of our clients and partners through a focus on the creation of exceptional learning experiences, through course design and online facilitation. Curio Faculty provides quality education services to universities, vocational education providers, other higher education providers, and corporate partners and not for profits. We are passionate educators who believe in the power of expert content development and online facilitation to deliver exceptional learner outcomes.

Role Overview

Curio Faculty is seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) in data and analytics to support the development of an online module at tertiary level. The module will explore key methods and concepts in data science and analytics, including topics such as data quality, data governance, policy, ethics, regulation and privacy along with the broader data lifecycle. The SME will work closely with Learning Experience Designers, Developers and academic stakeholders to co-create engaging, practice-informed online learning experiences that align with curriculum requirements and recognised qualifications frameworks.

This is a fully remote, contract-based role. Candidates must be based in the UK.

Work Commitment

• Project-based contract
• Flexible schedule, aligned with project milestones and collaboration needs
• Fully remote delivery and collaboration

Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Planning: Participate in workshops to map course architecture, assessment strategy, and the structure of individual learning activities.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders to align course content with practical and academic insights.
• Learning Design Support: Collaborate with Learning Designers to co-develop authentic learning activities and assessments that reflect real-world challenges in data governance.
• Content Development: Write and structure course content based on a pre-approved course map, ensuring academic accuracy and appropriate referencing.
• Assessment Design: Create assessment tasks and rubrics in collaboration with Learning Designers and client/partner academic leads, including development of supporting materials such as case studies or data sets.
• Media Planning: Support the creation of bespoke multimedia content by drafting scripts, prompts, or outlines as needed.
• Resource Coordination: Liaise with university librarians to source and clear course materials; coordinate with graphic designers to develop course imagery.
• Content Sourcing: Identify and integrate contemporary, relevant learning resources to enhance course content.
• Quality Assurance: Review all course components from a subject matter perspective to ensure academic quality and relevance.
• Feedback Implementation: Incorporate feedback from clients and partners throughout the development process to ensure content meets project expectations.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Business Analytics, Data Science, Information Management or a related discipline.
• Experience teaching or designing content for tertiary-level data governance, data management, or applied data science programs.
• Strong industry or professional experience in data governance, including regulatory and ethical frameworks.
• Proven curriculum design and digital course development experience.
• Familiarity with learning management systems and online education best practices.
• Ability to write for diverse learner profiles with a focus on engagement and clarity.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including designers, developers, and academic stakeholders.
• Solutions-oriented, self-motivated, and responsive to feedback.
• Confidence in leading workshops and contributing to collaborative design processes.

Additional Information

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) roles with Curio Faculty are fully remote and offered on a contract basis.
• A current Working with Children Check may be required, depending on the client or partner’s requirements.
• All successful candidates must complete reference checks and qualification verification prior to engagement.

For questions regarding this role, please contact [e-mail] for further information.