Teaching and Learning Manager – EIT Food Learning Services

The University of Reading is looking to appoint Teaching & Learning Manager for EIT Food Learning Services. The University has world-leading expertise in agriculture, food and nutrition and is a founding member and Strategic Partner in EIT Food, the world’s largest and most dynamic food innovation community. The University is a partner in EIT Food Learning Services, a first in it’s kind pan-European assessment process for professional training programmes and certification for learners. This assessment service provides an internationally recognised mark of excellence in professional education and training programmes within the agrifood system.

As the Teaching & Learning Manager, you will be expected to bring your extensive experience of education and learning design, particularly in non-formal, informal and workplace-based learning, working closely with the EIT Food Learning Services Programme Manager  (Head Office based in Leuven, Belgium) and the wider EIT Food Education Team who are distributed across Europe, to manage the development and enhancement of professional non-degree education and training within EIT Food.

You will be expected to work with stakeholders from across the EIT Food Ecosystem to ensure that the professional education and training activities which are included in the EIT Food course catalogue meet the highest quality standards expected as defined within the EIT Label for non-degree education and training, meeting a genuine sector need which will enhance the success of ventures stemming from education programmes.

Closing date: 2nd May 2024
Interviews will be held: Tuesday 14th May 2024, from 13:00 onwards

Informal contact details
Contact role: Partnerships Manager
Contact name: Yvonne McMeel
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 6586
Contact email: [email protected]

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying.  There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.