Job Description

Are you a Education Development Consultant looking to advance your career? Join our dynamic Centre for Teaching and Learning team at the University of Oxford and contribute to cutting-edge research, teaching, and professional services.

Location:

St Ebbe's St, Littlegate House, 16/17 St Ebbe's, Oxford, OX1 1PT Salary:

Grade 8:

46,735 - 60,907 per annum pro rata)

Contract:

Part Time (0.8FTE), Fixed Term Contract until 20 July 2026

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires," the University of Oxford has been ranked the world's leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you'll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.

An opportunity has arisen within the Centre for Teaching and Learning for an experienced educational development consultant to contribute to key areas of strategically aligned work. The Centre for Teaching and Learning supports the academic development of teaching and learning, aligning with agreed-upon institutional priorities for education and in partnership with students, colleagues in academic divisions, and professional services.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service. One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave. A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle. An excellent contributory pension scheme. Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans. Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role

The role holder will play a key part in advancing the Centre for Teaching and Learning's (CTL) work by taking on key responsibilities in the Advance HE-accredited Scheme, Oxford Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership Scheme. The role holder will bring their experience of leading Advance HE-accredited programmes to contribute to teaching, assessing, and designing learning for in-person and online learning environments across the Associate, Fellow, and Senior Fellow pathways.
The role holder will also be actively engaged in contributing to the CTL (re)designing summative assessment consultancy service (link) and have experience of working with course/programme teams to support them in developing new programmes and/or introducing major changes aligned with institutional course approval processes.

About You

Your strong foundation in educational development within higher education (HE) will enable you to contribute effectively to the Advance HE recognition scheme and (re)designing the summative assessment consultancy service. Drawing on your expertise in the leadership of recognition scheme, you will be able to teach, design and assess across D1-D3 PSF2024 and use your experience of accredited programme leadership to contribute to the Oxford Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership Scheme.

You will have a strong background and scholarship in programme and assessment design, working with course and programme teams to promote innovative and inclusive practices that empower staff to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. You will have experience of aligning your work with course/programme teams to institutional course appraisal processes.

You will have a proven track record of facilitating professional development opportunities for staff, providing inclusive, relevant, and engaging learning experiences. You will have an excellent understanding of diverse approaches to educational development underpinned by scholarship.

You will possess strong organisational and problem-solving skills, balancing multiple priorities and working autonomously with minimal supervision. Your excellent written and verbal communication skills allow you to communicate complex information clearly and effectively. Furthermore, your interpersonal skills enable productive collaboration with colleagues from various University departments and roles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:
A covering letter/supporting statement Your CV The details of two referees
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 21 July 2025
Interviews will take place on 31 July 2025, and will be held face-to-face.