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GBP 6561 Graduate Digital Learning Developer

University of Exeter Internships
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Job Summary
 
The University of Exeter is seeking Graduate Digital Learning Developers in the Faculty of Environment, Sciences and the Economy and Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. This Enhance Project role is to support the translation of existing face to face and blended learning course content into the online learning environment.
 
This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) Scheme and offers flexible/remote working for graduates based in the UK. This full-time role is available on a fixed-term contract for 23 months. Flexible working arrangements to be discussed at interview. This role can be carried out remotely and there may be occasions when you will be asked to work on site at either Exeter or Penryn campuses.
 
Key Dates
Closing Date:  13/2/23
Interview Date:  End of Feb
Start Date:  Flexible (ASAP)
End Date: 23 months after start date
 
Salary: £22,715 per annum
 
 
Main Purpose of the Role
As a Graduate Digital Learning Developer, you will play an important role in enabling the university to continue to deliver high quality teaching, resources and support to its students, during these unique times. 

Working in College-focused teams alongside Senior Digital Learning Developers and members of the Technology Enhanced Learning and Academic Development teams, you will help the university to translate existing face to face, as well as blended learning course content into the online learning environment. You will also support the user research process and the further development, as well as quality assurance of these online materials, based on feedback.  
This role involves collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders from a range of disciplines, including academic and professional services colleagues, to promote the opportunities of the online learning environment through a comprehensive programme of training. You will support the use of features and functionality within a range of Learning Technologies, as well as share best practice.

Duties and Responsibilities  

  • Support the transition of programmes into blended formats, for example, through adding material into ELE templates, sourcing materials, translating existing or new teaching into online resources, editing transcripts
  • Undertake quality review of modules and improvement of existing blended formats on request.
  • Act as a first point of call for all queries from academics and resolve basic requests relating to blended or online delivery
  • Seek solutions to blended / online delivery requests from academic staff through utilising available resources and contacts
  • Prepare online resources and guidance documents
  • Support the development of academic digital expertise, including creating guidance and direct support for use of new digital tools used in teaching
  • Capture and share examples of best practice
  • Contribute to improvement of existing blended formats and provide feedback
  • Involvement with student engagement projects (e.g. analysing survey feedback, running student digital training, developing ELE pages)
  • Support the development and piloting of new teaching approaches and systems
  • Complete any training as required by your Line Management
  • Provide other general assistance within the faculty as appropriate to the grade and as required.
  • Support assessment
 
This job description summarises the main duties and accountabilities of the post and is not comprehensive: the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties of similar level and responsibility. 
 

Training and Development Opportunities 
 
  • In the first week of work, you will undertake training to prepare you for the role.  You will also be offered further training and development opportunities in line with the work being undertaken.  
  • You will be joining a small group of other graduates also undertaking the same role.  
  • You will have access to a suite of online training courses through the university including presentation skills, negotiations skills and Excel. 
  • Through the university, you will be able to access LinkedIn Learning 
  • You will also be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, career mentoring, work shadow and career consultancy opportunities. 
 
 
The Benefits to You 
 
You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards, and recognition from the University including:  

  • Flexible/hybrid working
  • Generous pension  
  • A holiday allowance of 39 days per year  
  • Totum Card (student discount)  
  • Salary Exchange Schemes such as the Cycle to Work Scheme  
  • Discounted membership to the university's sports facilities including cricket centre, indoor/outdoor pools, squash courts and fitness centres.  
  • The university offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team.   
  • You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide and 1:1 support from the Internships Team
  • You will have access to the university’s Career Mentor Scheme and career consultancy opportunities. 
  • You will be invited to ‘The Graduate Network’ events exclusively for GBP’s 

 
About You (Person Specification)
Essential (E) and Desirable (D)
 
Attainments/Qualifications
  • You should have graduated from a UK-based university in the last three years.
 
Skills and Understanding
  • Strong digital competence in MS office (or equivalent) and internet technologies (E)
  • Ability to rapidly assimilate new technologies (E)
  • Interest in the pedagogy of e-learning and leading-edge web-based course design approaches (E)
  • Able to manage a varied and demanding workload and to work to quickly changing deadlines (D)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. (E) 
  • Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills. (E) 
  • Aptitude for proof reading and producing high quality, accurate work/content. (E) 

Prior Experience
  • Some prior work experience within a collaborative and stakeholder focused environment (E) 
  • Familiar with online learning environments. (E) 
  • Experience of supporting learning. (D) 
  • Awareness of the issues of copyright and digital media. (D) 

Personal Qualities and Attributes
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic. (E) 
  • Work effectively in a team. (E) 
  • Reliable. (E) 
  • Creative approach to problem solving. (E) 

 
About the University 
 
At the University of Exeter we want to make the exceptional happen and have a real and lasting impact on the world around us. We are already firmly at the forefront of universities worldwide and our ambition is to increase that position, particularly as a Global 100 institution. We challenge our talented students to achieve more than they ever thought possible and recruit the very best people from around the world to reach greater heights in research excellence, innovation, and impact. 

About the TEL Team

The Technology Enhanced Learning team support staff in the innovative use of digital technologies and resources, for teaching, learning and assessment. The team comprises of Education Technologists, Education Advisors and Graduate Digital Learning Developers (DLDs) who assist with the design and development of pedagogically driven learning materials and activities.

Exploring the use of digital technologies gives educators the opportunity to design engaging learning opportunities in the modules and programmes they teach, whether blended or fully online. We always try to think about the learning first and the tool to help with that second. We want to ensure that each piece of technology used is a good fit for the pedagogical goal to align with the needs of teachers and learners with the affordances of digital technologies. Throughout our work, the core aim is always to enhance the student experience.
 
We are seeking graduates to work in the Faculty of Environment, Sciences and the Economy and Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
 
Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) Scheme Requirements 
 
  • To undertake a graduate role through the GBP scheme, you must have either achieved your degree or be in your final year at any UK-based university.  
  •  If you are in your final year, your working hours may be reduced to 15 hours per week (for undergraduates) or 6 hours per week (for postgraduates) to ensure you have the capacity to successfully complete your degree. More hours can be completed if your academic agrees and provides written confirmation. 
  • If you do not pass your degree, the GBP role will end early. 
  • You must have graduated in the UK within the last 3 years of your most recent degree (we will consider extenuating circumstances of potential applicants that may have prevented them from undertaking a graduate role within 3 years of graduation). 
  • The University of Exeter is committed to developing an environment which promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity and inclusivity.  
  • Learn about the university’s commitment to the Disability Confident scheme here 
  • You must have the Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the GBP internship evidenced by the ‌Intern Guidance- Proving Right to Work the UK. This can include British citizens, individuals with an EU Pre-Settlement or EU-Settlement Status; and those with a Graduate Route Visa. 
  • All graduates need to reside in the UK whilst undertaking this role. 
 

How to Apply 
 
  • Download and complete the attached Internship Application Form. CVs cannot be accepted. 
  • Guidance and useful tips for completing your application are found on the Internship Application Form.  
  • Refer to the job details contained within the advert when writing your personal statement. 
  • Use the STAR approach to evidence each requirement in the Person Specification.  
  • You should insert the correct reference code on the application form: GBP 6561  
  • Please save your Internship Application Form as ‘your surname - your forename - GBP 6561’   
  • The University is a Disability Confident employer and as such this policy applies to recruitment through the Internship Schemes. Applicants who identify a disability on the application form will be offered an interview if their application demonstrates they meet the essential criteria. Please also include details of reasonable adjustments you may need for an interview or to undertake the role.  
  • You should explain why you would like to work for the employing organisation and why you think you would be a suitable candidate for this role.  
  • Send your completed application (not by OneDrive) to internships@exeter.ac.uk, with the reference code: GBP 6561 in the subject bar of your email, by the closing date. 
 
Further Guidance and Support 

  • (Exeter graduates only) You can refer to the My Career Zone Digital resources on application and interview preparation here.    
  • (Exeter graduates only) If you need support with your application, you can book an appointment with a Careerzone Advisor by emailing careers@exeter.ac.uk (Exeter) / cc-careers@exeter.ac.uk (Penryn). 
  • Unless stated, interview expenses will not be paid. 
  • It is recommended that you check your online presence on social media to ensure it represents you well, as some employers may undertake online research of their applicants.  
  • If you have any questions, you can email the Internships Team at internships@exeter.ac.uk