Digital Learning Content Coordinator

Job description

Proud to be Sunderland

The University of Sunderland offers life‑changing opportunities for more than 27,500 students across our campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global partnerships in 19 countries.

We're an inclusive, ambitious and forward‑looking University in a vibrant city that's constantly evolving. We're also entering an exciting new phase with a refreshed vision and strategic ambitions shaped around the changing higher education landscape.

As we move through 2026, we're celebrating being recognised as:

• A top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North‑East for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North‑East for teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)

Your next opportunity

Join our Learner Development team and play a key role in shaping the digital learning experience for students across the University. This is an exciting opportunity to combine creativity, technology and educational practice to develop engaging online learning resources that support student success and skills development. You'll work alongside colleagues across Library and Student Journey services to create innovative, accessible and impactful content, while helping to embed emerging technologies and good practice into learning support. If you're passionate about enhancing the student experience and want to influence how learners engage with digital resources, we'd love to hear from you.

Is this you?

You're a creative and collaborative professional with a passion for digital learning and student development. You enjoy turning complex information into engaging, accessible learning experiences and are confident working with a range of digital tools and technologies. With a proactive approach and a commitment to continuous improvement, you thrive on building relationships, sharing expertise and finding innovative ways to support learners and colleagues. Most importantly, you're motivated by making a positive difference and helping students achieve their full potential.

Why join us?

At the University of Sunderland, we're more than a place of learning, we're a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well-being. We don't just offer jobs, we offer careers that come with support, flexibility, and plenty of perks:

• Up to 44 days' holiday - that's 31 days' annual leave, 5 festive closure days and 8 Bank Holidays!
• Award-winning staff networks that celebrate who you are.
• Lifestyle benefits, with savings on shopping, tech, bikes, and even cars.
• Health and well-being support, from private medical cover to gym discounts.
• Learning and development that helps you achieve your goals.

Ready to Apply?

Before getting started, please download the Role Profile under 'Job Description' so you have everything you need.

Our application questions assess you directly against the essential and desirable criteria for the role. We do not review CVs at this stage, so please provide detailed, evidence-based answers to help us understand your suitability.

Closing date: Wednesday 16th September 2026 (23:59 GMT)

If you have questions about the role, please contact:

For informal enquiries regarding this role, please contact Harriet Davidson, Academic Liaison Librarian (Skills): [email protected]

We may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, don't wait - get your application in early!