Senior Digital Education Consultant

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. Department The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) supports the academic development of teaching at the University by:

• advising on course and curriculum design
• enabling the adoption of new technology and digital resources
• assisting in piloting new teaching methodology.
We support the most valuable teaching practices at the collegiate University and provide guidance for students and staff as they adopt new practices. We work to empower communities of educators and students to work together to advance Oxford's outstanding personalised teaching for the contemporary world. The Senior Digital Education Consultant will work with colleagues across Oxford, leading digital education consultancy and initiatives that improve the experience of students and staff in line with the strategic priorities of the University. What We Offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working, The University of Oxford is seeking an excellent Senior Digital Education Consultant to join the friendly Digital Education Team in the Centre for Teaching and Learning. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues in academic departments/faculties and across the University (IT Services, Education Policy Support, Libraries, Disability Advisory Service etc.) to design, plan, support and evaluate digital education initiatives. This position is key to enhancing the digital education experience for all students and staff, in line with the University's Digital Education Strategy and broader Strategic Plan. As the Senior Digital Education Consultant, you will work closely with the Head of Digital Education, providing research-informed advice to implement the Digital Education Strategy. You will lead consultancy efforts that support digital education and assessment across the collegiate University. Your role will also involve identifying areas for development, scoping and leading projects, and ensuring that digital education-focused communities and evaluation channels are effective in understanding and addressing the priorities of our users. You will also represent the Centre on relevant University committees, taking professional responsibility for specific aspects of digital education provision, such as evaluating the student experience and digital assessment. This role requires a proactive approach to personal development and the ability to deputize for the Head of Digital Education when necessary.

The ideal candidate for this role will possess significant experience in digital education within higher education. You should have a proactive and collegial approach to teamwork, with strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders in the University and beyond. You should have experience leading consultancy that delivers enhancements to digital education and the student experience in higher education and be able to provide evidence of a research-informed approach to designing, delivering, and evaluating inclusive digital education initiatives and materials. Furthermore, you should be capable of writing a wide range of complex materials for different audiences, such as guidance, committee papers, reports, and materials for online learning. Practical experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating professional development opportunities for staff to develop their digital capabilities and learning designs is necessary. Finally, you should demonstrate experience of leading the work of others, both as a direct line manager and indirectly as you work with partners across the institution to effect change.