Learning Technologist (Learning Management System) at Imperial College London

Location: South Kensington Campus – Hybrid (Business School)

Job Summary 

Imperial College has recently approved a Strategic Investment into the provision of a next generation Learning Management System (LMS).

The purpose of the role is to support the successful evaluation, and where it is deemed necessary, selection, implementation and adoption of a new LMS platform that effectively meets the evolving needs of Imperial College London. The role, as part of the wider project team, will play a critical role in driving the project forward, engaging with staff within the Business School and stakeholders across the College. This role is crucial for enhancing the learning experience for  students, streamlining processes and supporting our staff in delivering a high-quality experience for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as non-degree learners. Your primary responsibility will be to gain a comprehensive  understanding of these systems, assess their functionalities, and provide essential insights for the ongoing project. 

Duties and responsibilities 

While you will sit in the IDEA Lab Team  you  will  work  closely  with  the  central college and contributing to user stories. As a key team member, you’ll collaborate with various stakeholders, support product evaluations, and meticulously capture system feedback. To gain a solid understanding of the LMS, you’ll also contribute to the overall administration of the  current LMS used in the Business School.

Essential requirements

• Degree or equivalent, preferably digital technology-related or comparable subject area
• Experience of using digital technology to support education, ideally in a university environment.
• Demonstrable interest and enthusiasm for the use of digital technology in education
• Experience of teaching/training others in the use of new digital systems and/ or software
• Understanding of project management techniques
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to a diverse range of stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail
• Analytical skills, with the proven ability to understand and explain complicated data
• Excellent time and project management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Team player, able to work collaboratively across team boundaries, understanding the needs, objectives and constraints of stakeholders

Further Information

This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment until July 2026 and secondments will be considered. This position is based at Imperial’s South Kensington Campus.

Interviews for this role are scheduled for fortnight commencing 4th March 2024.

Candidates need to complete an online application for this role. For further details please contact: Stephen Vaz, Senior Learning Technologist, Business School – s.vaz@imperial.ac.uk

For technical issues when applying please email recruitment@imperial.ac.uk.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role. Staff working in roles that are suitable for hybrid working will normally be expected to work at least 40% of their time onsite. The opportunity for hybrid working will be discussed at interview.

More information is available on the following web page: Work Location Categories (from 30 September 2023) | Administration and support services | Imperial College London

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Closing date: 12/02/2024