Learning Designer - 6 months (FTC)

Job title:

Learning Designer

Department:

Learning, Teaching Enhancement (LTE)

Contract Type:

6-months fixed term contract

Grade:

Grade 7

Salary:

£43,297.57 to £50,562.57 pro rata (FTE) inclusive of London Allowance

Location:

Bloomsbury, Camden, Greater London / Hybrid working

Hours:

35 hours per week

SOAS University of London is a leading Higher Education institution in Europe, specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a strategic plan to renew and revitalise the School, committing to student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving toward a new model of international partnerships responsive to transnational challenges.

About the Role:

SOAS is delivering a two-year transformational strategic project focusing on its online learning programme provision. As part of this work, the Learning and Teaching Enhancement department (LTE) seeks an innovative, collegiate Learning Designer to support a specific element of our work.

Working within the LTE Department, you will work with current module teams to convert previous modules to the new academic calendar as part of our teach out approach. You will champion digital learning, equity and the university's mission for educational excellence, working collaboratively to adapt learning materials, content and Moodle sites to deliver an excellent student experience aligned to our semester calendar. You will own the adaptation process and ensure that all necessary modules are ready for delivery in the academic year. This is a 6 month fixed term role.

As part of the Digital Learning Design team within the LTE, you will contribute to the department's broader work, remain up to date with digital learning practice and approaches, and feed into quality enhancement and assurance. This is generally a staff facing role.

Benefits:

• Generous Holiday Entitlement: 44 days of holiday (30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 5 closure days over Christmas and Easter).
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options to help manage professional and personal commitments effectively.
• Occupational Pension Scheme: Generous pension scheme to provide financial security.
• Learning and Development: Dedicated to your professional growth with diverse learning opportunities.
• Health and Well being Initiatives: Cycle to work scheme, eye tests, season ticket loan to support health and mobility.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity & partner leave and shared parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential EAP for advice and support.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Maintain fitness with discounted gym membership.

How to Apply:

Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement.

Closing Date:

8th February 2026 at 23:59

Interviews:

Week commencing 16th February 2026

Further Information:

Successful candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and the right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

If you have any questions or require assistance with the application process, please contact us via the HR Contact Form SOAS. For more information about the role, please contact Dr Mark J.P. Kerrigan (Head of LTE) at .

For information on how and why SOAS processes personal data about its job applicants, please read the Job Applicant Notice.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.