Head of Content Development, London OR Birmingham

Head of Content Development, London OR Birmingham Talent pool

Academic - HE - Management - Academic HE

Title

Head of Content Development, London OR Birmingham

Contract type

QA HE Ltd Permanent

Job advert

Head of Content Development (digital learning)
QA Higher Education, London OR Birmingham Based, Hybrid Working

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for digital learning and academic excellence? QAHE is seeking a dynamic Head of Content Development to lead our Content Development Team in creating high-quality, innovative teaching and learning materials for blended learning programmes.

As a key member of the Learning & Teaching Faculty, you'll manage content creation workflows, collaborate with academic leaders, and ensure our materials meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and creativity.

A key part of the role will be leading & motivating our team to ensure all deadlines are achieved.

Here's some of what you will be doing: (please click through to read the full JD):

• Lead and manage the Content Development Team and associated third parties.
• Oversee the creation and publication of teaching materials to meet programme deadlines.
• Develop and optimise content development processes and project workflows.
• Collaborate with academic staff to design engaging, pedagogically sound content.
• Line manage team members and support their professional development.
• Report to the Deputy Dean and contribute to strategic planning.

Bring your experience:

Essential Experience:

• Proven leadership in content development and project management
• Expertise in designing multi-modal academic content
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience in higher education (desirable)

Knowledge & Skills:

• Pedagogical expertise and digital learning innovation
• Proficiency in content authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360), Microsoft 365, and project management apps
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and emotional intelligence

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (essential)
• Teaching qualification or HEA Fellowship (essential)
• Postgraduate qualification in education or edtech (desirable)

What we'll do for you:

Being a learning business, we understand the importance of your learning and development. We will provide you with the best development opportunities to excel in your role and further develop your skills to reach your potential.

A little more about QA Higher Education:

We aim to provide outstanding higher education accessible to all, including students preparing for undergraduate study, working professionals, and career changers. Our courses range from foundation programmes to postgraduate degrees in various subject areas, delivered in city centre locations.

What We'll Do For You!

At QA Higher Education, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a basic DBS check.

Vacancy location

London or Birmingham (Hybrid working)