Digital Learning Resources Developer

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university library service in Cambridge is seeking a Digital Learning Resources Developer for an 18-month fixed-term role. You will develop high-quality, accessible online resources to enhance digital literacy among students. You should have experience in education, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This role offers a generous leave allowance, parental leave benefits, and professional development opportunities, with a salary range of £33,951 to £39,906.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Exceptional parental leave

Discounts on major retailers

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and delivering quality teaching in any setting.
• Experience with digital materials or online learning.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote digital learning resources.
• Facilitate development of subject-specific digital resources.
• Improve user experience of accessing library resources.

Skills

Developing high quality online resources

Digital literacy skills

Communication skills

Engaging with diverse audiences

Education

Experience in education or relevant fields

Tools

IT knowledge

Job description

# Digital Learning Resources Developer (Fixed Term)Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 18 months in the first instance.**The role:**This new role is an exciting opportunity to build on and enhance the digital learning provision across Cambridge University Libraries and Archives. Through developing high quality, accessible online resources, you will be able to assist students in developing critical digital and information practices and confidence for their academic studies, and to engage effectively with the breadth of materials we have within the Libraries and Archives.**As Digital Learning Resources Developer you will:**- Develop, review and promote accessible online learning resources on a range of digital and information literacy skills, including critical awareness of emerging technologies..- Work closely with expert colleagues across the Libraries and Archives to facilitate the development of subject-specific digital resources.- Improve the user experience of accessing resources, including our pre-arrival resource CamGuides, delivering a cohesive, inclusive resources hub.- Build relationships with a range of people, including students, library staff, academics and other educators across the University, to ensure library skills provision fits well with other content providers.**What we are looking for:**- A confident, knowledgeable educator, with experience of developing, delivering and assessing high quality teaching in any setting.- Experience of working with digital materials or online learning, and relevant IT knowledge.- An ability to engage proactively with a range of people, and to communicate effectively and persuasively in different environments.- An ability to work with independence and initiative, managing a complex, diverse workload to agreed deadlines.- Previous work experience in a library or information service is desirable, but not essential.**What we offer:**- Generous annual leave allowance of 36 days (inclusive of public holidays)- Exceptional parental leave (including maternity, paternity / co-parent, adoption and shared parental leave).- Discounts on major retailers.- Professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships and access to a variety of training courses.For informal enquiries please contact Helen Murphy, Associate Director, Head of Arts and Humanities Libraries and Education Lead, at [e-mail] closing date: 15 February 2026, with interviews being held 25 February 2026.For further details please refer to the Further Particulars.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Please quote reference VE48539 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.### Department/location### Salary£33,951-£39,906### ReferenceVE48539### Category### Date published20 January 2026### Closing date15 February 2026