Learning Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

We’re Recruiting! Learning Technologist

Dumfries – £39,452.01 pro rata, 35 hours per week worked over 40 weeks per year – Fixed Term – 6 months (initially)

Are you tech-savvy, adaptable and passionate about helping others get the most out of digital learning?

Dumfries and Galloway College is looking for an enthusiastic, practical and solutions-focused Learning Technologist

to join our Learning and Teaching Development Team on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.

You’ll play a key role in supporting digital learning across the College, helping staff make effective use of technology in the classroom and online.

What we’re looking for:

• Digital confidence – experience creating, editing or supporting online learning materials and using Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs).
• Technical know-how – confidence with IT, classroom technology and troubleshooting everyday technical issues.
• Problem-solving skills – someone who can think on their feet, take initiative and find solutions to unfamiliar challenges.
• Great people skills – approachable, patient and able to support colleagues with varying levels of digital confidence.
• Flexibility and adaptability – comfortable juggling priorities, working independently and knowing when to ask for support.

Experience with cameras, microphones, lecture capture or recording software would be a bonus, but a willingness to learn and a can-do attitude are just as important!

Why join us?

Whether you’re looking for a new challenge, the opportunity to share your professional experience, a better work-life balance, or simply the chance to give something back, this could be the role for you.

Join us and help people develop the skills, confidence and opportunities they need to take their next step.

We’d love to hear from you.

To succeed in this role, you will have some or all of the following:

• Qualifications or skills and experience at SCQF Level 9
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using MS Office and any job-specific systems.
• Adaptability to evolving digital tools and a willingness to continuously improve digital competencies.

Other Benefits

Ø Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Ø Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)

Ø Opportunities for career progression and personal development

Ø Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits inc. Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Saves and Employee Assistance Programme.

Who we are

Explore our website for more information about the College and who we are. About Us Dumfries & Galloway College

How to apply

If you are interested, please complete the online application form via the Dumfries and Galloway College website by the closing date indicated below.

For further information, please contact Many Wallace, Learning & Development Manager, please visit our website for contact details

Closing Date: Wednesday 18th November 2026

What happens next

Interviews for successful applicants will be held on 25th November 2026.

What else you need to know

If you’re invited for interview, you will be required to evidence your Right to Work in the UK – Right to Work Guidance .

If you’re successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks including the disclosure Scotland check on all criminal offences (spent & unspent) so ensure you are not barred from working with Children or Vulnerable Adults.

All staff are required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.