Digital Training Tutor (London campus)

York St John University is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Digital Training Tutor to join the Academic Services Team and London Learning and Wellness team on a maternity cover basis, supporting the growing and thriving London Campus.

Situated in the Export Building at East India Dock, YSJ London Campus sits in one of the capital's most vibrant and diverse boroughs, close to Canary Wharf and at the heart of a dynamic hub of creative, technology, and start-up enterprise. Home to over 3800 students, London campus delivers postgraduate and undergraduate top-up degrees across Business, Health, and Computer and Data Science.

Library & Learning Services supports learning and teaching across the University through the development and maintenance of the University's library collections, and through engagement with students to develop their academic and digital skills. The service also supports the University's research activity, provides accessibility services, and offers expertise in accessibility and inclusive learning to students and staff.

This role provides support across all programmes and levels of study, with a particular focus on delivering the embedded Academic Skills Programme, contributing to Induction and Transition activity, and providing individualised student skills support. Development of the library space is also a key priority. With a student population that is predominantly international, commuting, and mature, the role operates within a distinctive and richly varied campus community.

Responsibilities include:
- Designing and delivering engaging learning opportunities that help students and staff make effective use of digital tools in academic and professional contexts.
- Supporting the development of digital capability, information literacy, assistive technology, and emerging areas such as AI literacy, embedding these skills within the curriculum and wider student experience.
- Primarily supporting students studying Business and Computer & Data Science programmes, many of whom are international students undertaking professionally focused courses.
- Developing high-quality digital learning resources.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to identify needs and improve support.
- Contributing to a culture of inclusive and effective digital learning across the University.
- Contributing to wider University initiatives around inclusive education, accessibility, AI literacy, digital capability, and sustainable futures.

The ideal candidate will:
- Be passionate about supporting student learning and success.
- Enjoy teaching and working with diverse student groups.
- Build positive relationships with academic colleagues and professional services staff.
- Approach challenges with curiosity and a creative problem-solving mindset.
- Be confident learning new technologies and helping others use them effectively.
- Be able to explain complex concepts in clear and engaging ways.
- Want to contribute to an inclusive and student-centred educational environment.

The ability to learn, adapt, and troubleshoot confidently is more important than existing expertise in any particular technology. Candidates who are curious about digital tools, enjoy exploring solutions to challenges, and can explain technical concepts in ways that are clear, practical, and accessible are particularly encouraged to apply.

Benefits include:
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period.
- Disability leave.
- Pension scheme.
- Health Cash Plan after six months service.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists.
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to develop digital skills.
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles.

Please note this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. Applicants must be able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.