University of the Built Environment
Digital Capabilities Lead
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Digital Capabilities Lead
Full time (35 hrs/wk), permanent
Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home
Salary range £40,000 to £45,000 pa plus benefits
At the University of the Built Environment, our digital campus is central to how we teach, support and inspire our students. With significant growth and development planned over the next five years, we're looking for a Digital Capabilities Lead to help shape the future of digital learning across the University.
You'll lead the development of digital skills and confidence across our Academic and Professional Services teams, ensuring colleagues can make the most of our evolving digital environment. Working closely with a team of digital learning specialists, you'll design and deliver innovative resources, workshops and initiatives that enhance digital practice, support our TEF ambitions, and enhance the student experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, build strong partnerships across the University, and help create a culture of digital excellence.
Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:
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- Lead initiatives that enhance digital confidence, competence and innovation across academic and professional services functions, in line with the University’s Competency Framework
- Develop learning pathways tailored to different staff roles, professional groups and levels of digital maturity
- Evaluate the effectiveness of programmes and interventions using evidence-based approaches
Our main requirements:
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in digital learning, educational and learning technologies or a related field
- Previous use of educational technologies, digital and online learning environments to support learning and learners
- Experience of planning, developing and delivering learning interventions using a range of face-to-face, online and blended approaches
- Advanced digital skills, including strong expertise in the use of Microsoft 365, AI, and specialist digital learning and assessment platforms
At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.
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We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.
To view the full job specification and to apply, visit our careers site.
Vacancy closes on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 17:00.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
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