Digital Innovation Specialist

Luminate Education Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 34,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in England is seeking a Digital Innovation Specialist to enhance their digital transformation efforts. The role involves designing training programs, mentoring staff, and integrating technology into educational practices. Ideal candidates should have a background in digital pedagogy and a passion for using AI tools effectively. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to empowering all students are essential. This position offers a competitive salary with opportunities for professional development and innovation.

Benefits

44 days annual leave

Generous pension schemes

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in developing innovative practices in an educational setting.
• Ability to mentor and coach effectively.
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver dynamic training for staff.
• Mentor colleagues to embed AI and digital practices.
• Spot and test new technology to drive innovation.
• Conduct digital audits and quality assurance.

Skills

Digital pedagogy

Mentoring

Communication

Innovation

Education

Relevant educational background

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Luminate Education Group is recruiting for a Digital Innovation Specialist to join our Digital Innovation team.

Are you a passionate technologist and educator ready to shape the future of learning? This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and play a pivotal role in our digital transformation journey, helping us turn big ideas into reality.

As a Digital Innovation Specialist, you will be at the centre of our intent to keep the group at the forefront of educational technology and AI integration. You will collaborate closely with curriculum departments, SEND, and TLA teams to provide expert digital support. Your focus will be on empowering departments to effectively use digital tools (from virtual classrooms to immersive spaces) to support digital teaching, learning, and assessment for all our students and apprentices.

If you are a curious, energetic individual who can "talk tech" without the jargon and is committed to an ‘Access by Default’ approach, we encourage you to apply! Join us and help develop a culture of digital curiosity across the organization.

If you are interested in learning more about this role contact Martin Wheatley via email ([e-mail]).

What You Will Do

Lead on Training: Design and deliver dynamic training programs and resources that build staff confidence and make digital tools feel like second nature.

Support and Guide: Mentor and coach colleagues to embed new digital practices and AI tools effectively and ethically into their teaching.

Drive Innovation: Spot and test-drive new tech, such as immersive spaces and multimedia tools, ensuring we employ fresh thinking and evidence-based practice.

Champion Accessibility: Act as the voice for ‘Access by Default,’ ensuring every digital tool and pedagogical practice works for everyone.

Conduct Quality Activity: Assist in digital audits and quality assurance activities that inform and shape our group-wide digital journey.

Maintain Professional Credibility: Deliver specialist input, such as guest lectures or workshops within your area of expertise.

About You

A Passion for Digital Pedagogy: A keen interest or background in how digital tools, AI, and immersive technologies can support outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment.

A Proven Track Record: Experience in developing innovative practices and delivering high-quality learning experiences within an educational setting.

Confident Mentoring Skills: A confident and empathetic approach to mentoring, coaching, and professional development.

Expert Communication: The ability to talk ‘tech’ without the jargon, making complex ideas easy to grasp for everyone.

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave: 44 days plus bank holidays; Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme; CPD opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days; Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses; Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane); Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes; Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training.

We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions-Finance, Human Resources, ITSS, Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estates and Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, and you’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.

Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College, Leeds Conservatoire and University Centre Leeds.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.

Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.

• Salary Commencing at £34,019 with progression to £39,424 per annum
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference LUM221/2450
• Contract Type LEG - Permanent - Full Time