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The University of Derby is a leader in Online Learning. We provide online degree courses, professional courses and CPD opportunities for those who require flexible study options. Our learners are at the heart of every decision we make, and we are committed to meeting their needs.
The Online Content Production Assistant (OCPA) will support the creation, enhancement and quality assurance of online learning materials for the University’s online courses. Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team alongside Online Content Producers, Learning Designers and academic staff, the OCPA will contribute to building high‑quality, accessible and engaging digital learning content.
This 12‑month role is designed as a full-time developmental role, suitable for a recent University of Derby graduate or current student on a placement year. It provides structured, hands‑on experience in online content production, with increasing autonomy and responsibility over the course of the contract.
Key Responsibilities
· To develop and apply up-to-date and forward-thinking knowledge in relation to online learning.
· Work with academics and interpret their feedback and requests to create online learning that exceeds their expectations.
· To develop and code learning objects, ensuring developments/products are visually engaging assets by producing and sourcing high-quality images and graphics.
· Create high-quality and visually appealing interactions, animations and other types of rich multimedia assets.
· Work closely with the Online Content Producers and learning designers to ensure a quality deliverable.
· To understand and implement User Experience Design (UXD) principles and methodologies in order to deliver an effective student journey.
· To manage development activities in accordance with identified parameters (timescales, quality tolerance, etc).
· To develop and maintain a working knowledge of University systems to ensure solutions can be embedded within standard processes.
·To develop and apply knowledge of usability and accessibility within learning content to ensure effectiveness for a diverse body of students and staff.
· To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably requested by line management to forward the strategy of the University.
Other Information:
Rate of Pay: £13.37 per hour
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Length of Contract: 52 weeks
Start Date: 7th September 2026
Candidate and Skills Requirements:
Essential Criteria
Qualifications:
· A degree or currently studying for a degree
Skills, knowledge & abilities:
· Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing.
· Interest or experience in online learning or education.
· Graphic design skills (for example Photoshop, Illustrator).
· Awareness of accessibility and clear presentation of materials.
· An interest and willingness to learn web development languages and techniques; HTML, XHTML, JQuery, CSS
· Knowledge of virtual learning environments (Blackboard/Moodle/etc).
· An interest and willingness to learn content development and design packages.
· Ability to work independently and produce timely, high-quality deliverables.
Personal Qualities
· Patient, flexible, and diplomatic approach with an ability to work towards tight deadlines.
· Excellent communicator, able to work with people with varying levels of technical knowledge and experience.
· Highly capable team player who can contribute to the wider success of the team.
· Creative and the ability to develop new ideas and innovative solutions to problems.
· Excited by online learning development.