Learning Technology Consultant (Assessment and Feedback) (Fixed Term)

Are you passionate about enhancing student assessment experiences through innovative digital solutions? We are seeking a Learning Technology Consultant to join our Libraries Learning Technology team. Libraries is a diverse department, physical library spaces, and collections, but also service delivery and development of the University's online teaching and learning systems. This role offers an opportunity to impact the University's assessment practices, directly contributing to improved student outcomes and satisfaction.

You will be based on our University Park campus (in Nottingham) but may occasionally need to visit one of our other Nottingham sites. 

What you will do

• Conduct in-depth discovery to uncover underutilised features in Moodle and other learning systems that can revolutionise our assessment and feedback processes.
• Explore third-party extensions and tools to diversify and enrich our assessment feedback mechanisms, making them more accessible and impactful for students.
• Collaborate with academic staff and professional services to streamline assessment workflows to improve efficiency.
• Align technological solutions with our newly developed Assessment Framework to ensure a cohesive and forward-thinking approach to student evaluation.
• Champion the integration of assistive technologies to make our assessment processes more inclusive and user-friendly.

The ideal candidate

• Expert knowledge of digital learning pedagogies and their application in Higher Education
• Expert knowledge working with Virtual Learning Environments, particularly Moodle
• Strong project management skills and the ability to influence stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills to translate complex technical concepts into accessible language

We know many people won't apply for a role unless they meet every part of a job. If you are excited by the opportunities of this role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, you should still apply; you may be the right candidate. 

We recognise that a team with varied backgrounds and experiences produces better solutions for use in teaching and learning on a global campus and a more supportive workplace. We are particularly keen to receive applications from groups who are currently underrepresented within our team, such as people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

What we can offer 

As a university, we are committed to providing employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff. As a university employee, you will have a choice of benefits and rewards, including access to fitness and health facilities, staff discount and travel schemes, a generous holiday allowance (plus additional university closure days) and a pension scheme.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

The post is offered on a full time (36.25 hours per week), fixed term contract until 31 July 2025. Job share opportunities may be considered. 

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Nigel Owen, Associate Director Learning Technology, email: nigel.owen@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.

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