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Digital Education Systems Lead

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Education & Teaching
  • Leeds

AI generated summary

  • You should have a passion for digital education systems, lead teams, provide expert advice, and engage with staff and students to improve teaching and learning experiences.
  • You will lead teams to deliver digital education systems, provide expert advice, identify improvements, and collaborate with various university stakeholders to enhance digital tools.

Requirements

  • Are you passionate about Digital Education systems and the educational benefits that they can offer staff and students? Would you like to play a key role in a team that is focused on driving innovation in digital education systems with an aim to improve the learning and teaching experience?
  • As a Digital Education Systems Lead you will be a key member of the Digital Education Service Systems Team. You will lead task or system-focused teams working on the delivery of one or more digital education systems to provide expert advice and guidance, identify opportunities for improvements and maintain close working relationships with suppliers. You’ll work alongside colleagues within the Team, the wider Digital Education Service, as well as other University services such as Student Education, IT and the Library to deliver functional enhancement projects and services for digital education systems. You will also work with key stakeholders within Organisational Development and Professional Learning, Digital Education Academic Leads and Faculty colleagues to engage staff and students in the use of new and existing tools.
  • Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions.
  • What We Offer In Return
  • 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) –that’s 42 days a year!
  • Generous pension scheme plus life assurance.
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
  • And much more!
  • To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
  • Farzana Latif, Head of Digital Education Systems
  • Email: F.Latif1@leeds.ac.uk
  • Further details:
  • Candidate Brief

Responsibilities

  • As a Digital Education Systems Lead you will be a key member of the Digital Education Service Systems Team. You will lead task or system-focused teams working on the delivery of one or more digital education systems to provide expert advice and guidance, identify opportunities for improvements and maintain close working relationships with suppliers. You’ll work alongside colleagues within the Team, the wider Digital Education Service, as well as other University services such as Student Education, IT and the Library to deliver functional enhancement projects and services for digital education systems. You will also work with key stakeholders within Organisational Development and Professional Learning, Digital Education Academic Leads and Faculty colleagues to engage staff and students in the use of new and existing tools.

FAQs

What is the job title of the position being advertised?

The job title is Digital Education Systems Lead.

Where is this role based?

This role is based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.

Is there an option for flexible working arrangements?

Yes, the university is open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

What type of systems will the Digital Education Systems Lead be working with?

The Digital Education Systems Lead will be focused on digital education systems aimed at improving the learning and teaching experience.

Who will the Digital Education Systems Lead work closely with?

The Lead will work alongside colleagues within the Digital Education Service Systems Team, the wider Digital Education Service, and other university services such as Student Education, IT, and the Library.

What is the main goal of the Digital Education Systems Lead?

The main goal is to drive innovation in digital education systems and identify opportunities for improvements that enhance the learning and teaching experience.

Is sponsorship available for this position?

Yes, this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

How many days of holiday do employees receive?

Employees receive 26 days of holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom, totaling 42 days a year.

What kind of pension scheme is offered for this position?

A generous pension scheme plus life assurance is offered.

Are there any health and wellbeing benefits available?

Yes, there are discounted staff membership options at The Edge, the university's state-of-the-art campus gym.

Is personal development support available for employees?

Yes, access to courses run by the Organisational Development & Professional Learning team is available.

How can I get more information about the position?

You can contact Farzana Latif, Head of Digital Education Systems, via email at F.Latif1@leeds.ac.uk for more information.

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