Learning Technologist

Reference number: JR240610

Location: Remote, with access to Leeds office. UK

Working pattern: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles: 1

Salary: £27,825 per annum

We are looking for a Learning Technologist to join our team.

Working within the Learning Technology team, the Learning Technologist (LT) will actively support the use of learning platforms and applications seeking to improve the student and staff experience. They provide support to staff and students, helping resolve issues, and providing advice and training on the use of technologies.

This role focuses on the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and technical support of the virtual learning environment (VLE) and multiple other learning technology applications. You will assist in the duplication of online modules and content uploading. You will take great care to ensure that our learning materials are accessible. You will provide helpdesk support for our staff and students resolving issues quickly and thoroughly, escalating when necessary.

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential Skills

• Experience of technical administration of online platforms, especially Moodle.

• Experience of library services in an educational organisation.

• The ability to professionally communicate methods and practices effectively and coherently to third party audience groups.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, supportive and professional style.

• Consistently self-motivated with on-going ability to take appropriate initiative, manage multiple tasks, establish work priorities, and balance competing priorities and deadlines to a high standard.

• The ability to work with limited direction from the Learning Technology Manager regarding appointed specialist areas (library focus).

• A willingness to learn the use of new platforms.

• An awareness of the importance of accessibility in online learning.

• Computer literate with excellent understanding and knowledge of current web technologies, trends, and developments.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

• An undergraduate degree (or equivalent experience).

Desirable Skills

• Basic HTML and CSS knowledge.

• Familiar with recognised web usability and accessibility standards.

• Familiar with recognised e-learning technical standards, e.g., SCORM, ensure they are adhered to where appropriate.

• Prior experience working in post-secondary education.

What we do

Kaplan Open Learning is one of the world’s largest and most experienced providers of online degree education. We currently work with two UK partner Universities to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. Our students complete their studies through online learning using our interactive virtual classroom with rich multi-media resources which provide a gateway to a learning community supported by a dedicated academic and professional services team.

Our mission is to continue to transform students’ lives and careers by delivering and expanding our suite of innovative, industry led and career enhancing higher education programmes.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave*

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

• Medicash Health Cash Plan

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 19th August 2024. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Additional Application Information

A sponsorship licence is a legal requirement for employers seeking to hire individuals from outside the UK or those who require a work visa to work in the country. Unfortunately, Kaplan Open Learning do not possess this licence at this time.

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments

At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.