Learning Designer

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Are you experienced in developing high-quality learning content? If you enjoy the challenge of working in a fast-paced team and want to apply your expertise in pedagogical and instructional / learning design principles to online learning, this role could be for you.

The University of Leeds is one of the top 100 universities in the world and top 10 in the UK. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries, over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities, and more than 281,000 alumni in 190 different countries. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe. 

As we embark on an ambitious 10 year strategy, we are looking for a digitally-focussed learning professional to support the design and development of online courses within a supportive team of digital education specialists.

As a Learning Designer (also known as Lead Instructional Designer) within the University’s Digital Education Service you will work on the development of high quality, professional and innovative learning content for online courses on external platforms, including FutureLearn, Coursera and the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

You will work closely with colleagues, subject matter experts from within the University, and external clients. You will have a positive, proactive and flexible approach to your work, with the ability to work alone as well as part of a team. You will need strong communication and organisational skills and the ability to contribute to the development of online, blended or professional learning courses in a fast-paced project-focussed environment.

What we offer in return

25 days holiday plus 15.5 Bank Holidays and days that the University is closed (including Christmas).

A pension scheme with a generous contribution from the University.

Health and Well Being – State-of-the-art gym, pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, sports halls.

Self-Development – Access to a courses run by our Logik Centre including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.

Student Discount Card – All staff are eligible for the Student Discount Card.

Shopping – discounts across various retailers and access to discount vouchers.

On-site childcare with Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre.

Travel - Cycle to work scheme. Car Share scheme, Discount bus tickets. Interest Free Railcard Loan.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Simon Carrie, Digital Education Manager

Email:  [email protected]  

Please note: If you are not a British or Irish citizen, from 1 January 2021 you will require permission to work in the UK. This will normally be in the form of a visa but, if you are an EEA/Swiss citizen and resident in the UK before 31 December 2020, this may be your passport or status under the EU Settlement Scheme.

Location:  Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Professional Services
School/Institute:  Digital Education Service
Category:  Administrative and Clerical Support
Grade:  Grade 6
Salary:  £27,511 to £32,817 p.a.
Post Type:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Ongoing
Release Date:  Friday 17 September 2021
Closing Date:  Friday 08 October 2021
Reference:  CSDLS1145
Downloads:  Candidate Brief