Digital Learning Technologist

Permanent

About the Role

• Provide expert advice and guidance to support the effective use of digital learning technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment across the organisation
• Support the development, maintenance, and administration of key eLearning platforms, including Moodle and other digital learning tools
• Work collaboratively with academic colleagues and wider teams to promote and embed best practice in digital learning across both Further and Higher Education
• Deliver training sessions, workshops, and one-to-one support to staff, enabling them to make effective use of digital technologies, including areas such as AI and accessibility
• Contribute to the design and development of high-quality eLearning materials and resources, using a range of digital tools and platforms
• Provide timely and effective technical support to staff and students, ensuring a high level of customer service
• Keep up to date with emerging trends and developments in digital learning technologies, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation

About You

• You will have experience of working within the education sector, with a good understanding of the context of Further and/or Higher Education
• You will have experience of administering Moodle, including user management, course creation, and cohort setup
• You will be confident in designing and developing engaging eLearning content, using a range of digital technologies and authoring tools
• You will have experience using platforms such as Microsoft 365, Teams, and other digital learning technologies, and be able to support others in their use
• You will be proactive in keeping up to date with emerging trends and developments in digital learning, demonstrating a willingness to continuously improve practice
• You will have strong organisational skills, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to support staff and students effectively
• You will have an understanding of safeguarding and its importance within an education environment

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, launching in 2026

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas.  A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

For further information and to apply online please click on the Apply Now button or call the number to the right of this advert to request documents by post.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

It is our policy that we do not notify candidates who have been unsuccessful with their application. Therefore if you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, we regret that you have not been successful on this occasion.