Job Description
The University of London
The University of London is one of the largest and most diverse higher education institutions in the world. With a mission to transform lives through knowledge, it delivers high quality academic programmes, brings benefits to society through its research in the humanities and social sciences, and leverages intellectual connections through public engagement.
The Role
The University of London is a leading provider of online, distance learning. In 1858, we made our degrees available to study anywhere in the world. Today, we have more than 45,000 students in over 190 countries, studying on 100+ degrees, diplomas and certificates.
The University of London Worldwide is responsible for the design, development and delivery of our distance learning programmes and is seeking to appoint a permanent Product Innovation Manager to join the newly created Product Innovation team (part of the Online Education Directorate).
You will be excited by new innovations in online education and be interested in developing further your knowledge of new educational technologies, both current and frontier. You will have an enquiring mind and be keen to consider and explore how new tools and technology can be best used to enhance the student experience and improve programme performance.
Alongside this passion however, you will also be able to balance the commercial and practical elements of these ideas, especially in terms of scalability, operational suitability and their applicability to multiple and international audiences.
A charismatic communicator, who is able to establish good relationships quickly, you will support the Senior Product Innovation Managers and the Associate Director: Product Innovation by liaising with operational and academic teams to scope out initial thoughts and feasibility.
Drawing together these elements, you will work with the team to draft up early stage ideas and concepts and help set up pilot initiatives to test and measure benefits.
While much of your work will be in collaboration with other team members, you must also be able to work independently on smaller projects and be able to manage your time effectively to meet multiple deadlines.
For a full role profile, please refer to the job description below.
Further information
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application and CV (by clicking ‘apply for job’ at the bottom of this page) before the closing date at midnight on 7th October 2022.
The University will be unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.
The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, the majority of employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will be required to attend on specific days for training or team meetings.
The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description.
Pursuing excellence in education and equal opportunities.