The UCL Institute for Global Health (IGH) is at the heart of UCL’s Grand Challenge of Global Health. The Institute’s vision is for a world where international policy on global health is informed by world-class research. IGH aims to support the development of robust solutions to aspects of the world’s major global health challenges through scholarly outputs, education, public engagement, translational research, and ultimately by influencing public policy and professional practice.

The UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences (FPHS) brings together eight academic departments whose common aim is to explore and understand the underlying factors that cause ill-health and innovate to improve health worldwide.

The Faculty is one of the two leading Population Health Schools in the UK and top among Russell Group universities as demonstrated by the Research Excellence Framework 2021 results. UCL is ranked 3rd in the world for Public Health (ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021). We host more than 30 taught programmes, mainly for postgraduate students, and have around 400 students studying towards a PhD qualification.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Learning Technologist to work in close collaboration with academic and professional services staff, taking a leading part in the design, development and implementation of the online education infrastructure and exceptional learning content for a flagship doctoral programme.

The Learning Technologist is a dedicated role to support the new blended Professional Doctorate in Global Health (DrPH). This degree is being developed by the Institute for Global Health, in collaboration with the Faculty of Population Health Sciences, for its launch in the 2027/28 academic year. The DrPH is a well-recognised UK qualification designed to provide advanced public health, research, and leadership training to professionals pursuing careers across academia, public health agencies, and private sector roles.

As the primary digital education specialist, your main purpose is to ensure an innovative, high-quality, and engaging online learning experience for the DrPH in Global Health, alongside other Institute for Global Health degrees and short courses.

You will also serve as a champion for current and emerging educational technologies, providing expert guidance and training to programme staff. This role also involves a close partnership with central UCL teams to ensure consistent and coordinated support, and you will contribute your expertise to wider digital education strategies across the Faculty of Population Health Sciences.

This is a full-time role (i.e. 36.5 hours per week) and it is available from March 2027 for two years.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

Salary range: £44,861 to £55,099 per annum (including London Allowance), depending on experience.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Sean Gainford on s.gainford@ucl.ac.uk

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the IGH HR Team on IGH.HR@ucl.ac.uk.

About you

Qualifications:

Education to degree level or equivalent experience

Experience & Knowledge:

Experience in designing and developing digital learning materials using associated platforms and software packages, including learning management systems, e-authoring tools, video, image, animation, design, and presentation applications.
Experience of using Moodle or other virtual learning environments
Knowledge of how web-based, multimedia, and mobile technologies can be used to enhance learning, teaching and assessment, especially in subject areas related to population health sciences.
Experience providing training and effectively sharing technical knowledge to support others.

Skills and Abilities

A high level of skill in a variety of learning technologies for online learning.
A methodical and accurate approach to work with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders and promote good working relationships.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, some of which are below:

41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
Immigration loan
Relocation scheme for certain posts
On-Site nursery
On-site gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and – for Grade 9 and 10 roles – women.

Read more: UCL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Applicants should also familiarise themselves with UCL’s policies on: Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Personal Relationships Policy.

Our department holds an Athena Swan Silver award in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.