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Digital Education Systems Manager

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. 

Are you an experienced and influential professional working at a senior level with a background of delivering digital education systems that are both innovative and sector leading?  Do you have an excellent understanding of the pedagogic opportunities that digital education systems offer? Can you collaborate with colleagues at all levels to support and maintain resilient, fit for purpose and high quality digital education systems? Would you like to join a team at the forefront of sector defining digital education developments at the University of Leeds?  

Reporting to the Head of Digital Education Systems, you will act as the main link between the pedagogical developments and the platforms or systems that underpin this provision.  You will be responsible for liaising internally and externally with a diverse range of colleagues and suppliers including the external suppliers of the major learning platforms. You will be responsible for proactively managing these key relationships and ensuring services are robust and well maintained across a range of internally and externally hosted platforms. You will work with colleagues to ensure that the Digital Education Service delivers on the University’s strategic aims and objectives, and continue to keep Leeds at the forefront of Digital Education in the sector.   

As DES Systems Manager you will be accountable for acting as the business owner for a number of complex business critical student education related platforms and online services. You will be responsible for ensuring that service levels are maintained and any issues or risks are escalated with the relevant internal or external delivery partners.   

You will have the ability to influence and balance strategic and operational priorities, supporting the ongoing design, development and implementation of the service’s direction and strategy. You will be responsible for overseeing successful delivery of complex projects, delivered through multi-disciplinary teams and delivering on the role of business sponsor.    

If you thrive on working in a complex environment, supporting learning systems this is an exciting opportunity for you to make a real difference in a worldclass organisation.  

What we offer in return

  • 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
  • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Farzana Latif, Head of Digital Education Systems

Email: f.latif1@leeds.ac.uk

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Job Details
Location
Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service
Professional Services
School/Institute
Digital Education Service
Category
Professional & Managerial
Grade
Grade 8
Salary
£48,149 to £57,422 p.a.
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Ongoing
Release Date
Monday 24 March 2025
Closing Date
Sunday 13 April 2025
Reference
CSDLS1307
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