As we navigate the 2026 digital education revolution, we are expanding our capabilities in emerging technologies. We are seeking an operational powerhouse to step into the role of Digital Learning Manager, turning our high‑level digital vision into an inspiring, everyday classroom reality. Reporting directly to the Head of AI & Digital Innovation, you will manage the daily operations of our state‑of‑the‑art Digital Hub, transforming it into a thriving centre of excellence for AI, VR, and immersive tools.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the Digital Hub, supervising deployment, scheduling, and maintenance of high‑value assets such as VR/AR suites and AI workstations.
- Line‑manage the Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) team, setting performance targets, coordinating daily workflows, and supporting their professional development.
- Translate strategic goals into practical, hands‑on staff development sessions, leading the rollout of 2026 technologies and the practical “how‑to” of AI tools and digital pedagogy for teaching staff.
- Maintain the integrity, accessibility, and consistency of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), auditing courses to ensure they meet the institutional Gold Standard.
- Act as the primary link between curriculum teams and the Digital Hub, demystifying complex technologies, identifying support needs, and coordinating a peer‑mentorship network to build a self‑sustaining digital culture.
- Act as the “voice of the data,” collating and analysing user engagement data and feedback to provide evidence‑based insights for senior leadership.
- Work alongside IT technicians to deploy approved software solutions while enforcing institutional standards for digital accessibility and ethical AI use at the classroom level.
Required skills & experience
- Proven leadership experience line‑managing technical or educational specialists such as Learning Technologists.
- Experience working within a Further or Higher Education environment.
- Passionate about emerging technologies with operational understanding of VLE systems, AI tools, and immersive hardware (VR/AR).
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage, motivate, and upskill diverse teaching teams facing heavy workloads.
- Data‑literate, comfortable analysing user engagement metrics to create impactful insights for leadership reporting.
- Hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths, and a degree (or equivalent) in education, IT or digital media.
- Ideally hold a Level 3 teaching or training qualification.
Benefits
- Access to a local government pension scheme with employer contributions from 15.6%.
- Up to 44 days annual leave per year, including closure during the Christmas period.
- Access to on‑site gyms, restaurants and salons.
- Staff health & wellbeing schemes, including an in‑house Occupational Health service.
- Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub offering a broad range of physical, mental, and financial wellbeing resources.
- Full‑time, part‑time and flexible working hours available in many roles.
- Free parking available at all sites.
- Fantastic career development opportunities, including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various industry‑recognised qualifications.
- New FE teachers can apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative.
- Recruitment referral scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made.
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of background, proudly participate in the Disability Confident Scheme, and provide reasonable adjustments. All new employees will undertake a DBS check and other associated checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance.
