Head of Birkbeck\'s Immersive Learning Centre

Are you ready to help shape the future of teaching and learning at Birkbeck, University of London? Do you have experience in virtual reality, immersive learning, and teaching in educational or business contexts?

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Birkbeck is looking for a talented, passionate, and proactive Head of Immersive Learning Centre to manage our Immersive Learning Centre (ILC), funded by OFS. You will oversee the Centre's facilities and services, help shape its development, and integrate Immersive Learning (IL) into our future educational strategies. The position offers a salary of £63,402 to £70,801 per year, is full-time, permanent, and includes flexible working arrangements.

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This exciting role involves building relationships with academic and senior management staff, establishing networks from scratch, designing and implementing processes and systems, managing equipment and budgets, and promoting the ILC.

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You will also explore partnerships, coordinate research, and support Birkbeck staff and students in developing IL content, projects, and programmes, embedding IL into teaching practices across disciplines to enhance learning experiences.

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Initially, you will manage a senior technician and collaborate closely with the Digital Education team and the wider Information Services colleagues.

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Ideal candidates may be working in an academic VR/AR/IL role, have experience in learning technologies focused on this area, or come from industry seeking a career change.

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Birkbeck, located in Euston, central London, is a dynamic university serving a diverse student body. We have invested significantly in technology to support flexible teaching. This role requires substantial on-campus presence and flexibility for evening teaching, open days, and events.

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If you are passionate about making learning more accessible and supporting Birkbeck's future, apply today for the Head of Immersive Learning Centre position.

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Salary and benefits: £63,402 rising to £70,801 per annum, Grade 9 on the London Pay Scale, including a consolidated London Weighting Allowance.

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Benefits of working at Birkbeck: competitive salary, pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working, generous benefits in the HE sector, and a central London location.

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Contract: Full-time, permanent (35 hours/week). Application forms must be submitted for consideration. Flexible and remote working are offered, with on-campus presence required for events and teaching.

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Closing date: Monday 9 June 2025. Interview date: Tuesday 24 June 2025.

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Enquiries: For more information, contact Brett Lucas, Head of Digital Education, at b.lucas@bbk.ac.uk.

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For technical issues with the portal, contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk with your name and job reference. Only online applications are considered. Visit www.birkbeck.ac.uk/jobs for details.

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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Birkbeck is committed to diversity, holding an Athena SWAN award and supporting Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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