Why London Business School
London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location.
The Role
12 month Fixed Term Contract
Help shape exceptional digital learning experiences
London Business School are looking for an Education Technologist to join us on a 12 month fixed term contract.
This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and technically confident professional who enjoys working with stakeholders, improving systems and supporting high-quality learning delivery at scale.
You will support the annual rollout of courses on Canvas, providing guidance, technical support and training on the effective use of the platform to enhance learning, teaching and assessment. You will also support attendance monitoring systems and processes and contribute to a range of education technology projects.
This role requires a collaborative approach, strong technical and communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly in a complex environment with a wide range of stakeholders.
Main Responsibilities
- Support the annual course rollover process on Canvas, including integration with the School’s student administration system.
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Set up programme and course areas in the LMS, ensuring they meet Degree Education standards and structures.
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Carry out quality checks on courses prior to publication.
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Provide specialist input into the design and setup of assessments, learning activities and programmes in line with best practice.
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Support the operational administration of attendance monitoring systems and processes.
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Work closely with Programme Offices, Central Services, Subject Areas and other School teams to coordinate VLE/LMS builds and course material uploads.
Who we are looking for
- Proven experience working in Higher Education administration or a similar environment.
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Experience with VLE/LMS platforms such as Canvas, Blackboard or Moodle.
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Awareness of SharePoint and use of Microsoft Teams.
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Experience working with HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
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Understanding of the challenges involved in implementing educational technologies in Higher Education or similar organisations.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with experience managing a wide range of stakeholders.
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Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
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Good project management skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with the capacity to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
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Data literacy and understanding of data management.
What you can expect from us
- Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year!
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Generous pension package, 14.5% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
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Free onsite gym and swimming pool
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Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
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Enhanced cycle to work scheme
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Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
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Up to 5 days paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill.
At London Business School, we support Smart Working - a hybrid approach designed to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance while delivering the best outcomes for your role and the needs of our customers. All roles require a minimum of two days on campus each week to foster a vibrant, collaborative community.
For this role specifically, you will be expected to be on campus 2 days per week.
We operate with ‘core hours’ – 10:00-15:00 – to maximise opportunities for connection and collaboration across teams during the working day. Outside of these hours, you may still be required for meetings or collaboration based on your role and customer needs. Additionally, we offer Protected Time - a flexible, one-hour slot, within the working week dedicated to your learning and development, wellbeing, or focused, quiet work
Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging
We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard.
Candidates needing sponsorship should assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by evaluating their circumstances against the relevant criteria before applying
Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.
