Senior Educational Development Consultant (Academic Skills)

Senior Educational Development Consultant (Academic Skills) Centre for Teaching and Learning, Littlegate House, Oxford Grade 9: £55,636 - £64,228 per annum The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. Department The Centre for Teaching and Learning supports the academic development of teaching at the University by: advising on course and curriculum design enabling the adoption of new technology and digital resources assisting in piloting new teaching methodology. A key theme of our Access and Participation Plan is to provide targeted academic transition and skills support to students from backgrounds underrepresented at Oxford. What We Offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: An excellent contributory pension scheme 38 days annual leave A comprehensive range of childcare services Family leave schemes Cycle loan scheme Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs This is a full-time, fixed-term post, where flexible or part-time working can be considered. About the Role We are looking for an individual to take on significant leadership of the Academic Skills Project as it reaches a critical stage in ensuring the completion of specific work strands and working with the project manager to develop a benefits realisation plan for the project and secure future funding. This senior role will oversee the consultancy service that supports the project across the collegiate university, in line with the project’s theory of change. The postholder will manage team members to deliver the consultancy and the development of new toolkits, guidance, training and development opportunities to support academic skills development at Oxford. About You Your strong foundation in educational development within higher education (HE) will enable you to contribute effectively to the project team and drive enhancements in academic skills development. You will have a proven track record of facilitating professional development opportunities for staff, providing inclusive, relevant, and engaging learning experiences. You will possess strong organisational and problem-solving skills, balancing multiple priorities and working autonomously with minimal supervision. Your excellent written and verbal communication skills allow you to communicate complex information clearly and effectively. Furthermore, your interpersonal skills enable productive collaboration with colleagues from various University departments and roles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Application Process You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. This post may also be offered as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 6 January 2025. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 20 January 2025 and will be held in-person in central Oxford.

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