At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower educators by designing and delivering engaging educational development programmes.
- Company: Join the Queen Mary Academy at Queen Mary University of London.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse community committed to inclusive education.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on higher education while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in educational development and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 51755 - 51755 £ per year.
About the Role
Are you committed to empowering and supporting educators in higher education? Do you have experience in the design and delivery of educational development for academic staff? Are you looking for a new and exciting role where you can develop your career? If so, join us at Queen Mary Academy and help us to achieve our ambition to deliver an outstanding, inclusive, world-class education and student experience.
We're looking for a skilled education specialist with the ability to engage a range of audiences to join the Queen Mary Academy. You’ll play a key role in the delivery of the Queen Mary Academy’s university-wide development portfolio. Reporting to our Academic Practice and Enhancement Manager, you’ll contribute to a wide range of activities, including delivery of our Certificate in Learning and Teaching (CILT) and Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP) and the design and delivery of exciting and engaging courses and workshops. You will also contribute to a range of key strategic initiatives which are fundamental to delivering Queen Mary’s 2030 Strategy. Your role will evolve as the Academy’s work develops, so to succeed you will need to demonstrate a flexible and agile approach. This is an exciting time to join the Queen Mary Academy, as we develop our provision and work to support Queen Mary’s ambitious 2030 Strategy.
About You
You will have experience in the design, delivery and co-ordination of an educational development portfolio for academic staff, with experience of teaching in higher education, including small and large group teaching, face to face and online. You’ll also have experience of delivering provision which meets institutional need and strategy. You will be knowledgeable about effective pedagogy in higher education, with a significant understanding of the UK higher education landscape. We’re looking for a strong communicator, who can build strong relationships with colleagues and engage a range of audiences across a range of platforms, conveying key messages in an engaging and clear manner.
About the Academy
The Queen Mary Academy is a flagship department at Queen Mary University of London. The Academy offers development opportunities to educators at all stages of their career, from teaching assistants through to the professoriate. Guided by the University’s 2030 Strategy and associated enabling plans, the Academy delivers development programmes that enable the delivery of an inclusive educational environment where students and staff flourish and reach their true potential.
Benefits
- The post is based at Department W in Whitechapel.
- It is a full-time, permanent appointment.
- Competitive salaries.
- Generous pension scheme.
- 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part‑time/fixed‑term).
- Season ticket loan scheme.
- Access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities.
- Work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Campus facilities including an on‑site nursery at the Mile End campus.
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointment processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Emily Salines at e.salines@qmul.ac.uk.
Expected interview date: Tuesday 29 September 2026.
£44,288 to £51,755 per annum.
Education and Recognition Adviser employer: Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that champions diversity and innovation in higher education. With competitive salaries, generous leave, and extensive professional development opportunities, employees are supported in their growth while contributing to impactful educational initiatives. Located in the heart of London, the university provides a dynamic environment where technology-enhanced learning thrives, making it an ideal place for those passionate about advancing education through technology.
Contact Details:
Queen Mary University of London Recruitment Team
