Head of Learning Technology

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Head of Learning Technology

Hybrid: 2-3 days a week on site in London

Full time, permanent

£65,000 to £75,000 per annum

A very well established education institution and a long-standing client of Instinct\’s is seeking a Head of Digital Learning to lead the strategic development and delivery of its digital learning ecosystem. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for digital pedagogy, learning technologies, service delivery, and team leadership, working closely with academic and professional services colleagues.

The Role:

This is an exciting and rare opportunity where you will lead on defining and delivering a digital learning roadmap aligned to institutional strategy. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and drive the effective use of technology to enhance teaching, learning, and the student and staff experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a digital learning strategy and roadmap aligned with organisational priorities

Lead digital education and technology-enhanced learning initiatives across the institution

Oversee front-line digital learning support, including helpdesk services, training, webinars, and workshops

Partner with academic teams to embed digital pedagogy and innovative teaching practices into curricula

Lead the design, piloting, evaluation, and continuous improvement of digital learning platforms and tools

Ensure digital learning systems meet accessibility, security, and compliance requirements

Manage multiple strategic projects, including planning, risk, budget, and delivery

Use data, analytics, and stakeholder feedback to evaluate impact and improve user experience

Line manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing Digital Learning team

Collaborate closely with IT and other professional services to ensure system integration and effective processes

Represent the organisation internally and externally, including supplier management and sector networks

About You:
You will be a recognised digital learning leader with strong technical, pedagogical, and people leadership experience, ideally gained within higher education or a complex learning environment.

Postgraduate-level qualification in digital learning, education, or equivalent experience

Teaching and learning qualification (e.g. HEA/PGCert/CMALT or similar)

Strong knowledge of digital learning platforms (VLEs such as Moodle or equivalent, online assessment, lecture capture, e-portfolios, similarity checking tools)

Deep understanding of digital pedagogy and academic processes (assessment, feedback, learner journeys)

Proven experience leading digital learning or TEL projects and managing change

Experience using data and learning analytics to inform decision-making and service improvement

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong people management experience, including coaching and performance management

Senior professional recognition (e.g. SFHEA or equivalent)

Knowledge of accessibility, data protection, copyright, and IP

Experience delivering staff and student development programmes

Evidence of horizon scanning and sector engagement in digital learning

Aside from a salary of up to £75,000 per annum, this role is also entitled to a very competitive benefits package including attractive pension schemes, employee services, and generous holiday leave entitlement. This is an opportunity to shape digital education at scale and play a key role in delivering institutional transformation.

For more information, please reach out to niamh.woodmass@instinct.co.uk with a copy of your CV and we can arrange a call!

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type
Full-time

Job function
Education, Strategy/Planning, and Information Technology

Industries
E-Learning Providers, Higher Education, and Education

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