About us
The UCL Institute for Global Health (IGH) is at the heart of UCL’s Grand Challenge of Global Health. The Institute’s vision is for a world where international policy on global health is informed by world-class research. IGH aims to support the development of robust solutions to aspects of the world’s major global health challenges through scholarly outputs, education, public engagement, translational research, and ultimately by influencing public policy and professional practice.
The UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences (FPHS) brings together eight academic departments whose common aim is to explore and understand the underlying factors that cause ill-health and innovate to improve health worldwide.
The Faculty is one of the two leading Population Health Schools in the UK and top among Russell Group universities as demonstrated by the Research Excellence Framework 2021 results. UCL is ranked 3rd in the world for Public Health (ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021). We host more than 30 taught programmes, mainly for postgraduate students, and have around 400 students studying towards a PhD qualification.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Learning Technologist to work in close collaboration with academic and professional services staff, taking a leading part in the design, development and implementation of the online education infrastructure and exceptional learning content for a flagship doctoral programme.
The Learning Technologist is a dedicated role to support the new blended Professional Doctorate in Global Health (DrPH). This degree is being developed by the Institute for Global Health, in collaboration with the Faculty of Population Health Sciences, for its launch in the 2027/28 academic year. The DrPH is a well-recognised UK qualification designed to provide advanced public health, research, and leadership training to professionals pursuing careers across academia, public health agencies, and private sector roles.
As the primary digital education specialist, your main purpose is to ensure an innovative, high-quality, and engaging online learning experience for the DrPH in Global Health, alongside other Institute for Global Health degrees and short courses.
You will also serve as a champion for current and emerging educational technologies, providing expert guidance and training to programme staff. This role also involves a close partnership with central UCL teams to ensure consistent and coordinated support, and you will contribute your expertise to wider digital education strategies across the Faculty of Population Health Sciences.
This is a full-time role (i.e. 36.5 hours per week) and it is available from March 2027 for two years.
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
Salary range: £44,861 to £55,099 per annum (including London Allowance), depending on experience.
If you have any queries about the role, please contact Sean Gainford on s.gainford@ucl.ac.uk
If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the IGH HR Team on IGH.HR@ucl.ac.uk.
About you
Qualifications:
- Education to degree level or equivalent experience
Experience & Knowledge:
- Experience in designing and developing digital learning materials using associated platforms and software packages, including learning management systems, e-authoring tools, video, image, animation, design, and presentation applications.
- Experience of using Moodle or other virtual learning environments
- Knowledge of how web-based, multimedia, and mobile technologies can be used to enhance learning, teaching and assessment, especially in subject areas related to population health sciences.
- Experience providing training and effectively sharing technical knowledge to support others.
Skills and Abilities
- A high level of skill in a variety of learning technologies for online learning.
- A methodical and accurate approach to work with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders and promote good working relationships.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.
These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
Learning Technologist in London employer: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
UCL's Information Services Division (ISD) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration among over 50,000 staff and students. With a commitment to employee growth, ISD provides extensive benefits including 41 days of holiday, a defined benefit pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge technology areas. Located in the heart of London, UCL promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in higher education.
