Digital Learning Advisor

Job Description

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY

Digital Learning Advisor (Ref. No. A108)  
Part-time (21 hours, 3 days per week) – fixed term until 30^th June 2026 
Aberdeen City Campus or Fraserburgh Campus 
Salary: £38,442.62 - £41,444.26 pro rata per annum 
Actual Salary: £23,065.57 - £24,866.56 per annum 

 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with a high level of technological skill and a strong attention to detail.   

The successful candidate will support & train staff in using digital technologies, create and deliver learning activities and will have a strong awareness of innovations & technologies in learning & teaching. An understanding of teaching & assessment processes & guidelines and have an understanding as to how curriculum teams can be supported to enhance the learner experience via the use of technology is beneficial to the role.  

If you are a highly effective team player who actively supports colleagues in developing their specialist digital expertise and is able to champion the use of the VLE and other digital technologies, we want you to come and join our team.

To apply, you should hold a Degree in a relevant subject area and experience of data input, using a Windows environment and knowledge of D2L Brightspace or VLE platform is essential. 

 

NESCol is a disability confident employer. We offer a variety of working options in line with business requirements and place great importance on staff wellbeing. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

 

The closing date for applications will be 30^th November 2025

Interviews are planned for Friday 12^th December in-person at Aberdeen City Campus or via Microsoft Teams. 

 

Interested? Want to know more?

For more information on this vacancy please email jobs@nescol.ac.uk, or call Human Resources on (01224) 612244.

 

Person Specification

PERSON SPECIFICATION

(criteria marked * are desirable, all others are essential)

 

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Degree or equivalent (SCQF Level 10) in a relevant subject area;
2. Evidence of continuous professional development.
3. *Recognised teaching qualifications
   

EXPERIENCE

1. Experience of data input;
2. Experience of using D2L Brightspace or similar LMS/VLE software;
3. *Experience of using a content management system;
4. *Experience of using specialist software/tools to develop online materials and interactive assessments
5. Experience of working as part of a team to achieve shared objectives.
6. *Experience of delivering teaching/training

KNOWLEDGE

1. Familiarly with a Windows environment;
2. Familiarity with D2L Brightspace or similar learning platforms and associated new technologies relating to teaching and learning;
3. *Familiarity with cataloguing;
4. *Familiarity with content management systems/digital repositories;
5. Experience of producing electronic materials for use in a VLE;
6. An awareness of how curriculum teams can be supported to enhance the learner experience via the use of technology;
7. Knowledge of new innovations and technologies in learning and teaching;
8. An understanding of teaching and assessment processes and guidelines;
   
   

SKILLS

1. A high level of digital literacy and technological skill;
2. Strong communication skills (both written and oral);
3. An ability to explain complicated issues in a simple manner;
4. A strong attention to detail;
5. Effective interpersonal skills;
6. An ability to work to deadlines;
7. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills