Head of Learning Technology

A very well established education institution and a long-standing client of Instinct’s is seeking a Head of Digital Learning to lead the strategic development and delivery of its digital learning ecosystem. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for digital pedagogy, learning technologies, service delivery, and team leadership, working closely with academic and professional services colleagues.

The Role:

This is an exciting and rare opportunity where you will lead on defining and delivering a digital learning roadmap aligned to institutional strategy. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and drive the effective use of technology to enhance teaching, learning, and the student and staff experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a digital learning strategy and roadmap aligned with organisational priorities
• Lead digital education and technology-enhanced learning initiatives across the institution
• Oversee front-line digital learning support, including helpdesk services, training, webinars, and workshops
• Partner with academic teams to embed digital pedagogy and innovative teaching practices into curricula
• Lead the design, piloting, evaluation, and continuous improvement of digital learning platforms and tools
• Ensure digital learning systems meet accessibility, security, and compliance requirements
• Manage multiple strategic projects, including planning, risk, budget, and delivery
• Use data, analytics, and stakeholder feedback to evaluate impact and improve user experience
• Line manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing Digital Learning team
• Collaborate closely with IT and other professional services to ensure system integration and effective processes
• Represent the organisation internally and externally, including supplier management and sector networks

About You:

You will be a recognised digital learning leader with strong technical, pedagogical, and people leadership experience, ideally gained within higher education or a complex learning environment.

Essential:

• Postgraduate-level qualification in digital learning, education, or equivalent experience
• Teaching and learning qualification (e.g. HEA/PGCert/CMALT or similar)
• Strong knowledge of digital learning platforms (VLEs such as Moodle or equivalent, online assessment, lecture capture, e-portfolios, similarity checking tools)
• Deep understanding of digital pedagogy and academic processes (assessment, feedback, learner journeys)
• Proven experience leading digital learning or TEL projects and managing change
• Experience using data and learning analytics to inform decision-making and service improvement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong people management experience, including coaching and performance management

Desirable:

• Senior professional recognition (e.g. SFHEA or equivalent)
• Formal project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2) or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of accessibility, data protection, copyright, and IP
• Experience delivering staff and student development programmes
• Evidence of horizon scanning and sector engagement in digital learning

Aside from a salary of up to £75,000 per annum, this role is also entitled to a very competitive benefits package include attractive pension schemes, employee services, and generous holiday leave entitlement. This is an opportunity to shape digital education at scale and play a key role in delivering institutional transformation.

For more information, please reach out to niamh.woodmass@instinct.co.uk with a copy of your CV and we can arrange a call!