Learning Designer

£37,870 - £43,454 per annum

Please note that we normally appoint at the bottom of the salary range.

Location: Canary Wharf

Are you enthusiastic about contributing to a forward-thinking higher education institution? Is your passion for student success at the core of your professional drive? At the University of Sunderland in London, we are dedicated to prioritising student experience, customer service, academic quality, value for money, and continuous improvement. And now we have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Learning Designer.

ABOUT US AND THE TEAM

The University of Sunderland in London, based at Canary Wharf, boasts a vibrant and diverse community of staff and students. We consider ourselves as an innovative satellite campus and are constantly evolving and have exciting plans for 2025 and beyond

We are currently piloting a four-day working week which allows our colleagues to work 32 hours over 4 days week with no reduction in pay. The pilot is part of our ongoing efforts to create a positive and inclusive workplace that promotes work-life balance and allows our colleagues to thrive professionally and personally whilst maintaining our commitment to delivering high-quality service to all our students. In addition, in early 2025 we will be moving to a new, modern campus building adjacent to our current location offering a bright and spacious learning and working environment. As our community of staff and students continues to grow, this role offers an engaging and fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact on our students.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Digital Learning Team sits within the Academic Development Centre and provides support and guidance for academic staff in the use of educational technology and online teaching and learning design, including training in a wide range of digital tools and platforms. The team also design and deliver digital learning support for students through training programmes as well as delivering a programme of peer-to-peer support through the Digital Coaches.

You will be working with the Senior Digital Learning Manager, to enhance the design of learning along with the use of the Digital Learning platforms at the University of Sunderland in London (UoSiL). Work collaboratively in the development of learning through digital transformation. Provide support to staff and students, helping resolve issues, and providing advice and training on the use of the technologies to aid teaching and learning. Working in collaboration with colleagues to deliver pedagogical innovation and CPD designed to enhance the quality of teaching and learning across the University. Always deliver and champion an excellent student experience and a high-quality service to all stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will have expertise in learning design principles and the application of these principles to digital learning and with a thorough understanding of the Higher Education environment. You will be working with academics, professional services teams and students with a diverse range of needs, so excellent communication skills are essential.

WE OFFER

• The opportunity to join a pilot of a pioneering 4-day-week (32 hours over 4 days)
• Excellent Defined Contribution Pension with additional benefits of life cover and income protection
• Generous annual leave and Christmas closure days on top of Bank Holidays
• Season Ticket Loan
• Access to MyLifestyle benefit platform with plentiful of discounts and offers
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice schemes
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
• Our commitment to training and development
• Our location in Canary Wharf with easy access
• We are accredited Living Wage Employer

If you are ready to seize this exciting opportunity and want to learn more, review the attached Role Profile. To apply, register on our e-recruitment platform and complete the application form.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Caroline Bearpark, Senior Digital Learning Manager via

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 9th November 2025

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we have a sufficient response.

Job Details

Department

University of Sunderland in London - Academic Operations

Location

Unversity of Sunderland in London (Based at Sunderland Campus)

Salary

£37,870 to £43,454 minimum per annum

Hours per Week

32 (worked over 4 days)

Closing Date

Sunday 09 November 2025

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Reference

USL756