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University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted top in the International category in the prestigious 2023 Whatuni Student Choice Awards.
We were also awarded silver in the University of the Year category. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students.
UCB has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked sixth in the 2022 Guardian League Tables and named the runner-up in the Times University of the Year 2022 and the Times University of the Year 2022 for Teaching Quality.
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative and enthusiastic innovator of e-learning technology to collaborate with academic departments to design and develop e-learning resources, enhancing the digital learning experience of students at University College Birmingham.
As a member of our DICE e-learning team, you will share our passion for e-learning and take a proactive role in promoting and developing the effective application of the university's VLE (Canvas), its associated integrations (such as PebblePad and Panopto) and other digital e-learning tools (Articulate RISE/Storyline and similar).
This will include working closely with academic staff and other university departments to develop technology-enhanced learning practices appropriate for classroom, blended and online modes of learning.
About you
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A good understanding of technology-enhanced learning.
- Experience of e-Learning software.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
This role is based mainly onsite, with some opportunities for hybrid working. So if this is you then apply now!
Benefits
- Generous allocation of annual leave
- 26 days' paid leave per year
- 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employer Contributions - 20.9%
- Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
- Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
- Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
- Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
- A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology and cycle.
- Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
- Free on-site gym membership
Closing date on Friday 21st July 2023 at midday.
About us
UCB is an equal opportunities employer.
You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don't already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work.
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Education Support Officer, Application Developer, Systems Developer, E-Learning Officer, E-Learning Support Officer, E-Learning Specialist, Learning & Data Officer, may also be considered for this role.
