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Head of Digital Flexible Education
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Head of Digital Flexible Education
We are seeking an experienced and influential Head of Digital Flexible Education to work across academic, professional services and senior leadership teams at the university to set standards, support effective practice and ensure HyFlex contributes to student choice, inclusion and success.
Salary range
£64,290 rising to £71,792 per annum
Contract type
Open ended
Mode
Full time
Grade
9
Business Unit
Information Services
Closing date for applicants
20-Jul-2026
Ref No
2443
Documents
- [Candidate Information Pack 26.pdf](Candidate Information Pack 26.pdf)
- [Job Description Pack Head of Digital Flexible Education.pdf](Job Description Pack Head of Digital Flexible Education.pdf)
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At Birkbeck, University of London, we are reimagining how education is designed, accessed and experienced by our students.
Following a major two-year project to develop HyFlex and flexible teaching spaces, systems and support, we are now looking to embed high-quality, inclusive and consistent flexible education across our programmes of study.
We are seeking an experienced and influential Head of Digital Flexible Education to champion this next phase. You will work across academic, professional services and senior leadership teams to set standards, support effective practice and ensure HyFlex contributes to student choice, inclusion and success.
This will require confidence, resilience and sound judgement, with the ability to challenge constructively, bring colleagues together and maintain momentum where priorities or expectations differ.
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As Head of Digital Flexible Education, your main duties will include:
- Providing strategic leadership for HyFlex and flexible learning, setting priorities, standards and expectations across Birkbeck.
- Supporting pedagogical innovation by working with faculty, programme and digital education teams to design inclusive and effective HyFlex learning.
- Working with learning spaces and classroom technology teams to specify requirements and support reliable delivery.
- Improving the student experience by listening to students and coordinating the guidance, training and support they need to participate confidently.
- Building staff capability through development, guidance and support that improves consistency and quality of delivery.
- Evaluating impact, addressing barriers and providing clear recommendations, policy input and assurance to support decision-making.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of flexible education at Birkbeck and help ensure our approaches are sustainable, inclusive and educationally effective.
To succeed as Head of Digital Flexible Education, you will bring a strong understanding of digital education, a track record of delivering strategic change, and the interpersonal skills to build relationships, influence colleagues and work collaboratively across the College.
The post sits in the Digital Education team within Information Services and works closely with senior educational leadership across the University.
If you are ready to lead the next phase of flexible education at Birkbeck, we would welcome your application!
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Salary And Benefits
£64,290 rising to £71,792 per annum, Grade 9 on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated London Weighting Allowance.
Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.
Contract
Permanent, open-ended contract. Full-time (35 hours per week).
Birkbeck supports flexible working, although you must be resident in the UK and live close enough to be able to attend campus at least once per week and when required for meetings or staff support.
To apply, please complete the application form in full; CVs will not be accepted. Candidates must clearly show how they meet all essential criteria to be shortlisted.
Closing date: Monday 20 July, interview date: Tuesday 4 August 2026.
Enquiries
For an informal discussion, please contact Brett Lucas, Head of Digital Education, at b.lucas@bbk.ac.uk
If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding a bronze Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.
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