£54,354-£58,981 per annum (raising to £54,790-£59,533 on 1 March 2025)
Please note that we normally appoint at the bottom of the salary range.
Location: Canary Wharf
Are you enthusiastic about contributing to a forward-thinking higher education institution? Is your passion for student success at the core of your professional drive? At the University of Sunderland in London, we are dedicated to prioritising student experience, customer service, academic quality, value for money, and continuous improvement. And now we have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Senior Digital Learning Manager.
ABOUT US AND THE TEAM
The University of Sunderland in London, based at Canary Wharf, boasts a vibrant and diverse community of staff and students. We consider ourselves as an innovative satellite campus and are constantly evolving and have exciting plans for 2025 and beyond!
We are currently piloting a four-day working week which allows our colleagues to work 32 hours over 4 days week with no reduction in pay. The pilot is part of our ongoing efforts to create a positive and inclusive workplace that promotes work-life balance and allows our colleagues to thrive professionally and personally whilst maintaining our commitment to delivering high-quality service to all our students.
In addition, in early 2025 we will be moving to a new, modern campus building adjacent to our current location offering a bright and spacious learning and working environment.
As our community of staff and students continues to grow, this role offers an engaging and fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact on our students.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Digital Learning Team sits within the Academic Development Centre and provides support and guidance for academic staff in the use of educational technology and online teaching and learning design, including training in a wide range of digital tools and platforms. The team also design and deliver digital learning support for students through training programmes as well as delivering a programme of peer to peer support through the Digital Coaches.
You will lead on the implementation and enhancement of all aspects of digital learning, collaborating with staff and students and supporting pedagogical innovation. You will develop and implement digital learning strategies which increase digital fluency across the staff and student bodies, including designing and delivering training which enhances learning and teaching across the University and supports the progression of our graduates into successful careers.
To be successful in this role, you will have expertise in digital learning and education technologies with a thorough understanding of the Higher Education environment. You will be working with academics, professional services teams and students with a diverse range of needs, so excellent communication skills are essential. You will also need to be adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities and have excellent project management skills.
WE OFFER
- The opportunity to join a pilot of a pioneering 4-day-week (32 hours over 4 days)
- Excellent Defined Contribution Pension with additional benefits of life cover and income protection
- Generous annual leave and Christmas closure days on top of Bank Holidays
- Season Ticket Loan
- Access to MyLifestyle benefit platform with plentiful of discounts and offers
- Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice schemes
- Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
- Our commitment to training and development
- Our location in Canary Wharf with easy access
- We are accredited Living Wage Employer
If you are ready to seize this exciting opportunity and want to learn more, review the attached Role Profile. To apply, register on our e-recruitment platform and complete the application form.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Rachel Humphreys, Principal Lecturer (Academic Development) via rachel.humphreys-1@sunderland.ac.uk
Closing Date: Midnight, 10 March 2025
Interviews expected to be held: w.c 24 March 2025
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we have a sufficient response.