Effective Learning Advisor LEAD; Effective Learning Service

Contract: Open Ended Contract

Hours: 21 hours 30 minutes per week (0.6

FTE)

Salary: Grade 6 (£33,951 - £37,694) per annum

The Learning Enhancement and Academic Development Centre (LEAD) at Queen Margaret University is seeking an experienced and student-focused Effective Learning Advisor
to join our Effective Learning Service (ELS). This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to student success and contribute to the delivery of the University’s Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy.

In this role, you will provide academic skills development to students through workshops, one-to-one sessions, and digital resources. You will collaborate with academic and professional colleagues to design and deliver tailored support for programmes, contribute to transition and induction activities, and help advance widening participation and retention initiatives. You will also play a key role in developing guides and resources, maintaining service records, and evaluating impact to ensure continuous improvement.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience teaching academic skills in the tertiary sector.
• Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Is highly organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied workload.
• Is confident in developing educational materials in multiple formats, including digital.
• Is committed to inclusion and supporting student attainment and retention.

If you join us, you’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative team dedicated to enhancing learning and supporting students to thrive. This role offers variety, flexibility, and the chance to contribute to strategic initiatives that shape the student experience.

For an informal discussion, please contact Vikki Hill at

Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.

Should you wish to apply for the vacancy please visit our vacancies page download the job description and complete an application online.

If you have any queries regarding the application process or require special assistance, please contact Human Resources by email at

We do not meet UKVI sponsorship so cannot progress applications from candidates requiring sponsorship to work in the UK.

Queen Margaret University is committed to equal opportunity for all by providing a supportive, flexible and inclusive working environment, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please have a look at our Diversity, Wellbeing and Inclusion Calendar.

We are proud to hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award which recognises the advancement of gender equality d out more about Athena SWAN here.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, should you require any specific arrangements during the recruitment process please contact Human Resources on

£33,951 to £37,694. Grade 6, per annum