Learning Technologist

UHI Inverness is a partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), a partnership of 11 colleges and research institutions located across the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Perthshire.

As the UK’s leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.

UHI Inverness is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job-ready skills to succeed in the workplace. UHI Inverness has locations at Inverness Campus and also the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215 acre site.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated member of staff to join our ICT team as a Learning Technologist, on a permanent basis.

The Learning Technologist will provide expert advice and day to day operational support for technologies and digital platforms for students and staff. The post holder will promote and support new and existing technologies and work with students and staff to embed and benefit from the use of digital tools across the College.

Essential Criteria: 

•   Excellent ICT skills including Microsoft Office applications, web technologies, use of mobile applications and digital media

•   Strong communication, interpersonal and presentations skills

•   SCQF Level 8 or equivalent

Please note: the successful post holder will need to pass a satisfactory PVG Scheme check through Disclosure Scotland prior to commencing employment.

Application Closing Date: 3 December 2023

Shortlisting will take place on 6 December 2023

Interviews will take place on 12 December 2023

If you have any queries about the application process, or to request a manual application form, please contact the Human Resources Department on recruitment.ic@uhi.ac.uk or on 01463 273210.

Requests for feedback following interview are welcomed, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted for interview.

For further information about the role please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.