Senior Digital Learning Designer CATE

UWE Bristol is one of the largest universities in the Southwest and a major employer in the Bristol region. We have an opening for a Senior Digital Learning Designer (SDLD) in our innovative Digital Learning Team, supporting the College of Arts, Technology and Environment (CATE). As a team, we are committed to enhancing the student experience through a high-quality, digitally enabled, inclusive environment.

The SDLD plays a key role in shaping digital learning within the college, leading on student-centred and inclusive learning design. They provide expert pedagogic advice, guidance, and co‑design support to ensure digital learning meets the needs of academic staff and students.

Bridging strategy and practice, the SDLD leads initiatives and projects that enhance digital education. They work closely with the Digital Learning Manager to translate institutional and college priorities into best‑practice learning experiences. Collaboration is central to the role, working alongside SDLDs across all three colleges to drive innovation and inclusivity.

Our Digital Learning Team is a driving force behind UWE Bristol’s vision for education. We’re looking for a proactive and innovative individual who can shape digital learning culture and lead meaningful change across the university.

The Digital Learning Team is part of Education Services  vision is that we enable every UWE student to achieve their personal learning and career goals through working effectively in partnership to integrate our expertise and resources in digital learning, career development and academic skills seamlessly into their programme learning experience.

• Ensure that learning environments, both physical and digital, are effective, accessible and inclusive including discovery and resourcing provision that gives students access to the information and careers resources they need.
• Encourage and support the utilisation of cutting-edge educational technology and resources to enhance learning.
• Develop and deliver academic and career development skills resources and learning experiences that enable our students to achieve their goals.
• Support to academic teams in the design and delivery of programmes and learning including digital learning, learner development and employability and enterprise skills.

• Ambitious:
  You have a drive to excel and take our Digital Learning team within your college to new heights.
• Inclusive:
  You embrace diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone within your college feels valued and supported.
• Innovative:
  You are a forward‑thinker, always seeking creative solutions and pushing boundaries.
• Collaborative:
  You thrive in a team environment, fostering cooperation and knowledge sharing.
• Enterprising:
  You have an entrepreneurial spirit, always seeking opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Growth Mindset:
  You are open‑minded, motivated, and a strong problem solver.
• End‑User and Pedagogy Focused:
  You prioritise the user experience and pedagogical effectiveness.

Join us in creating a workplace culture where people feel valued, included, and supported to be their best. Shape the future of Digital Learning at UWE Bristol and make a difference to students’ lives.

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 36,000 students and 4,200 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward‑thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

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