English Language Online Programme Content Developer
At a glance
Mid-level Content Creation role at Enzj. Edinburgh · full-time · £38,448–£48,337 base.
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What you'll do
- Guide the assistant toward suitable resources and oversee online materials for the English language portfolio, including Pre-sessional English
- Find content that fits the existing Pre-sessional English programme, then research, write, revise, edit and test it
- Coordinate with the online and Pre-sessional English teams on content choices and programme structure
- Create assessments and work with the quality assurance lead to check materials
- Keep the project team updated and deadlines on track while managing the programme assistant
What you bring
- A first degree in any subject, plus one of the listed combinations of relevant experience, qualifications or pre-sessional expertise
- Strong experience developing online learning materials and content
- Strong understanding of online learning platforms and evidence of teaching international students online
Who this fits
This mid-level role combines hands-on content development with line management of an assistant. You’ll need to work independently as well as with a team, and be ready to meet deadlines. It is full-time and fixed-term for six months, with flexible working patterns such as part-time or job sharing welcomed.
From the employer
Job Title: English Language Online Programme Content Developer
Grade and Salary range: Grade 7, £38,448 to £48,337 per annum
FTE and working pattern: Full-time (35 hours per week), Fixed Term for 6 months
Organisation Name: Global College
Start Date: We are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible
Purpose of Role
Global College has a vision to expand its online English Language provision, to meet the university’s Strategy 2035 aspirations with respect to sustainability and ‘Global Reach’. Student numbers on the Pre-sessional English (PSE) programme have increased to well over 1,000 and the university has made a strategic decision to take the programme completely online, in a project between the Global College and Heriot Watt Online.
We are seeking a well-organised colleague who is able to meet deadlines and work autonomously in supporting the development of materials for Heriot-Watt Global College’s online English Language portfolio including Pre-sessional English.
Summary of Key Duties and Responsibilities
Line manage the English Language Online Programme Assistant.
Lead the online development of materials and content by directing the English Language Online Assistant to suitable resources for use on the online programme.
Be the key link between key stakeholder in the HWU Online and PSE Team.
Identification of English language materials/content aligned with the existing PSE programme
Liaison between the Heriot Watt online team and PSE team leader in selection of appropriate structure and content
Researching, writing, re-writing, editing and ‘testing’ materials/content
Assessment design
Quality assurance – liaison with Global College’s Quality Assurance Lead
Working to ensure deadlines are met and the project team are fully informed
This job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post as directed by the HWU Online Team and PSE Programme Director.
Education, Qualifications and Experience
Essential
A first degree in any field, and one of the following combinations:
Strong experience in online materials and content development.
Strong knowledge in online learning platforms.
Strong evidence of online teaching, specifically international students.
Cambridge DELTA / Trinity DipTESOL
Postgraduate Master’s degree in any field
Significant Pre-sessional experience
Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- TEAP qualification and/or membership of relevant professional body (e.g. BALEAP)
- Experience of pre-sessional English language teaching
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted up to 23:55 (UK time) on 15th of November 2026.
Please must submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CV.
For informal queries, please contact Judith Gorham at judith.gorham@hw.ac.uk
Interview will take place in the week commencing 23rd of November.
We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g., part-time working and job share options.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage you to submit your application promptly.
We recognise that many candidates use AI tools during the application process and are comfortable with AI being used as a supporting aid. However, we want to hear from you, not AI.
Your application should be an authentic representation of your skills, experience and achievements. Applications that appear to have been fully generated by AI may not accurately reflect your suitability for the role and are therefore discouraged.
At interview, candidates will be expected to discuss and provide evidence of the experience, skills and examples included in their application.
Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised, and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.
Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our university community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers https://disc.hw.ac.uk/ .
Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University
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