About ARU:
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
About the Role:
As part of Learning Development Services, our Distance Learning Team plays a key role in supporting the strategic development and delivery of digital learning across ARU. The Digital Learning Specialist is central to enhancing our distance learning portfolio, using specialist expertise to design, develop and embed high-quality, accessible digital learning resources. This role supports a range of Distance, Work-Based, Degree Apprenticeship, CPD and short courses, ensuring that pedagogically sound and technically robust content is delivered in line with accessibility standards and institutional goals.
We are seeking a proactive and student-focused individual to join our expanding Distance Learning Operations Team. In this role, you will collaborate with academic and professional services colleagues to design and deliver engaging online learning experiences. You will apply your knowledge of learning technologies, accessibility, and multimedia design to ensure our courses are innovative, inclusive, and delivered on time. Your ability to manage multiple projects, advise on best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement will be key to supporting our growing distance learning community.
You'll have a degree and appropriate level of experience, or be part qualified in a relevant professional qualification appropriate to the specific role.
Informal enquiries can be made to James Hull, Digital Learning Manager, at
Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes:
Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
Job Category
Technical
Vacancy Type
Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Duration
12 months
Employment Type
Full time
Salary From
£38,784
Salary To
£44,746
Location
Chelmsford
Faculty/Prof Service
Learning & Development Services
Ref No
3657
Closing Date
03/10/2025