VLE Implementation Lead

University of the West of Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Scottish university is seeking a Recruitment Advisor to coordinate the rollout of a new Virtual Learning Environment, ensuring project milestones are met within a tight timeline. The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent experience, strong change management skills, and a proven track record in stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include managing training logistics, content migration, and project tracking. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months. Applications from diverse candidates are encouraged.

Qualifications

• A degree level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in change management or organisational development.
• Experience leading large-scale project implementations, ideally in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery across schools, IT, Registry, and Learning Transformation.
• Manage training logistics and content migration.
• Track project progress and manage schedules.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Degree in relevant subject or equivalent experience

Tools

D2L Brightspace

Job description

Recruitment Advisor at University of the West of Scotland

Learning Transformation

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: 12 months

This role may be eligible for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If visa sponsorship is required, the successful applicant will also need to meet Home Office requirements. If the role is offered on a part-time basis, this might affect eligibility.

Applicants are encouraged to assess eligibility prior to applying. More information on eligibility can be found on the Government website.

Overview and Responsibilities

This pivotal role will drive the successful rollout of UWS’s new Virtual Learning Environment (D2L Brightspace), replacing Aula. Acting as the operational hub, you’ll coordinate delivery across Schools, IT, Registry, and Learning Transformation to ensure milestones are met within a tight 10-month timeline. Responsibilities include managing training logistics, content migration, module set-up, and progress tracking, while aligning technical implementation with academic engagement and institutional readiness. You’ll also support related projects such as the Banner upgrade and Curriculum Management System to ensure seamless integration. Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications and experience

• A degree level qualification in relevant subject or equivalent professional experience in relevant field.
• Experience or training in change management or organisational development.
• Relevant professional accreditation (e.g. CMALT, AdvanceHE, ADKAR, Kotter, Prosci).
• Experience leading or significantly contributing to large-scale project implementations, ideally in higher education and VLEs.
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and relationship management across diverse groups including academic staff, professional services, and students.
• Experience tracking project progress, managing schedules, and reporting on delivery milestones.
• Experience coordinating complex activities involving multiple stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated success in managing competing priorities and delivering to tight deadlines in pressured environments.

About Us

The University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.

UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2024 Young University Rankings)

UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups. UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520

Closing and Interview

Closing Date: Thursday 15 January 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception, where evidence would need to be provided).