Learning Designer

The Learning Designer will support the Learning and Teaching Technologist in ensuring that academic staff have access to high-quality digital resources and technical support to deliver engaging blended learning experiences. The postholder will be responsible for managing the online library, creating and curating digital learning resources, supporting academic staff in resource development, and ensuring Canvas Courses are accessible and functional for all academic staff and students.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, manage and mentor a team of student success tutors, ensuring consistent, high‑quality support for students.
• Work with our university partner to maintain and develop the online library, ensuring resources are current, accessible, and aligned with curriculum needs across levels 3-7 of LCCA courses.
• Liaise with the Administration department to ensure all Canvas Courses and digital resources are accessible, functional, and organised efficiently for both academic staff and students.
• Assist in auditing blended learning materials to ensure quality standards and alignment with LCCA's pedagogical approach.
• Publish and share the correct digital learning materials in line with the academic calendar.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for academic staff using the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and other digital learning tools.
• Develop, curate, and organise digital learning resources that support the college's Chunked Experiential Learning (CEL) approach and blended learning pedagogy.
• Support the Learning and Teaching Technologist by working collaboratively with academic staff to identify resource needs and support their creation of effective digital learning materials.
• Develop user guides, tutorials, and other support materials to help academic staff navigate and utilise digital resources effectively.
• Assist in the delivery of training sessions on digital resource creation and the use of educational technologies.
• Gather feedback from users on digital resources and implement improvements to enhance the learning experience.
• Stay current with developments in educational technology and digital resource management to inform best practices at LCCA.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in education, educational technology, information management, or related field.
• Experience in digital resource management, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated experience with learning management systems, particularly Canvas.
• Experience in creating digital learning resources and supporting materials.
• Familiarity with blended learning approaches and educational technology tools.
• Experience in providing technical support and training to staff with varying levels of digital literacy.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in educational technology, e-learning, or related field.
• Teaching experience in higher education.
• Experience with multimedia content creation for educational purposes.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards for digital learning resources.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Strong digital literacy and proficiency with a range of educational technologies and resource management systems.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly to users with varying levels of technical ability.
• Problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues effectively.
• Detail‑oriented approach to maintaining resource accuracy and accessibility.
• Collaborative working style with the ability to build effective relationships with academic staff.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to understanding diverse student and staff needs and providing inclusive support.
• Adaptability to emerging technologies and changing educational requirements.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement and access to flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and career progression pathways.
• Employee wellbeing programmes and access to counselling services.

How to apply – application process

Please submit a CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the essential criteria and your approach to student success. Applications should be made via our online careers portal by the closing date. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population, striving to increase the representation of age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, and socio‑economic background of our employees. We’re also committed to providing adjustments to those who may require support with the recruitment process – please contact the LCCA Talent Acquisition Team collegedivisionrecruitment@gus.global.

Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK – if in doubt please visit the following link: Employers' right to work checklist – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licensed sponsor.