Content Development Co-ordinator
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £31236-34610 per annum |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Newcastle, NE1 7RU |
| Cwmni: | Newcastle University |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 29164-44043241 |
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We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.
The Role
This is exciting opportunity to join an inspiring education development team in a world class University. We are looking for a creative people centred colleague who will support a variety of education development strategic initiatives with a significant focus on digital education. In partnership with staff and students, you will develop high quality, accessible, engaging and effective digital learning content (including text, images, illustrations, video, audio, quizzes, animations, and other digital learning experiences as required) for online and blended delivery consistent with established practices in the University. A background in digital media, graphic design, film/video, learning technology or a related area would be helpful in this role.
This post is based in the Digital Education Projects Team in the University’s Learning and Teaching Development Service (LTDS). It:
Supports the development of innovative interactive learning resources and online experiences.
Supports projects and core services and helps develop institutional capacity in, and promote the adoption of digital education.
Supports a range of digital education, educational development, and institutional quality enhancement activities.
You will work in a friendly team-based environment – both in an open plan office and online (blended working). For an informal discussion, please contact Ben Steel
- ben.steel@newcastle.ac.uk.
This post is part-time for 29.6 hours per week (0.7 FTE).
Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing as many of the person specification items as you can. To support the shortlisting process, please also provide links to examples of your work demonstrating the range of your skills (this could be photography, video, animation, graphics, design). This can be included in your CV or covering letter. If you are unable to do this, as your examples are internal to your current role, that’s fine, please just indicate this in your covering letter.
Interviews will be held in person on Thursday 16th April.
Key Accountabilities
With guidance from the Team Manager, accountabilities include supporting academic units and staff engaged in delivering and supporting learning, teaching and assessment.
Working with academic teams to create high quality, accessible, engaging and effective digital learning content (including text, images, illustrations, video, audio, quizzes, animations, and other digital learning resources as required) for online and blended delivery consistent with established practices in the University.
Researching, evaluating and developing effective practice and innovative approaches to learning and teaching (including but not limited to digital education) to support the delivery of a high-quality student learning experience.
Contributing to the development, approval and implementation of institutional strategy, policy and practice in relation to digital education and educational development.
Supporting a portfolio of digital education and educational development activities and projects at institutional, faculty, academic unit and programme levels, in line with University strategies and the LTDS Strategic Plan.
Securing copyright permissions (with guidance from the Digital Education Projects Team Manager).
Working in partnership with academic and professional services colleagues across the institution to develop and disseminate innovative and effective approaches to providing an excellent education experience for students.
Contributing to the design, development and delivery of a range of staff development as part of our Learning and Teaching Development Programme.
Supporting the work of steering groups and user groups relating to digital education, and other educational development projects.
Supporting internal/external projects to aid delivery of objectives set out in the University’s Education Strategy and/or the LTDS Strategic Plan.
Any other duties consistent with the post’s grade, as requested by senior colleagues.
The Role
This is exciting opportunity to join an inspiring education development team in a world class University. We are looking for a creative people centred colleague who will support a variety of education development strategic initiatives with a significant focus on digital education. In partnership with staff and students, you will develop high quality, accessible, engaging and effective digital learning content (including text, images, illustrations, video, audio, quizzes, animations, and other digital learning experiences as required) for online and blended delivery consistent with established practices in the University. A background in digital media, graphic design, film/video, learning technology or a related area would be helpful in this role.
This post is based in the Digital Education Projects Team in the University’s Learning and Teaching Development Service (LTDS). It:
Supports the development of innovative interactive learning resources and online experiences.
Supports projects and core services and helps develop institutional capacity in, and promote the adoption of digital education.
Supports a range of digital education, educational development, and institutional quality enhancement activities.
You will work in a friendly team-based environment – both in an open plan office and online (blended working). For an informal discussion, please contact Ben Steel
- ben.steel@newcastle.ac.uk.
This post is part-time for 29.6 hours per week (0.7 FTE).
Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing as many of the person specification items as you can. To support the shortlisting process, please also provide links to examples of your work demonstrating the range of your skills (this could be photography, video, animation, graphics, design). This can be included in your CV or covering letter. If you are unable to do this, as your examples are internal to your current role, that’s fine, please just indicate this in your covering letter.
Interviews will be held in person on Thursday 16th April.
Key Accountabilities
With guidance from the Team Manager, accountabilities include supporting academic units and staff engaged in delivering and supporting learning, teaching and assessment.
Working with academic teams to create high quality, accessible, engaging and effective digital learning content (including text, images, illustrations, video, audio, quizzes, animations, and other digital learning resources as required) for online and blended delivery consistent with established practices in the University.
Researching, evaluating and developing effective practice and innovative approaches to learning and teaching (including but not limited to digital education) to support the delivery of a high-quality student learning experience.
Contributing to the development, approval and implementation of institutional strategy, policy and practice in relation to digital education and educational development.
Supporting a portfolio of digital education and educational development activities and projects at institutional, faculty, academic unit and programme levels, in line with University strategies and the LTDS Strategic Plan.
Securing copyright permissions (with guidance from the Digital Education Projects Team Manager).
Working in partnership with academic and professional services colleagues across the institution to develop and disseminate innovative and effective approaches to providing an excellent education experience for students.
Contributing to the design, development and delivery of a range of staff development as part of our Learning and Teaching Development Programme.
Supporting the work of steering groups and user groups relating to digital education, and other educational development projects.
Supporting internal/external projects to aid delivery of objectives set out in the University’s Education Strategy and/or the LTDS Strategic Plan.
Any other duties consistent with the post’s grade, as requested by senior colleagues.