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Distance Learning Tutor - Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

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About ARU

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About the Role

Learning Development Services (LDS) play a pivotal role developing academically credible, business relevant distance learning courses, using learning technologies to enhance student experience and to help equip students with the skills fit for 21st century employment. With a truly diverse, international student population, we provide the opportunity and flexibility that students need to be successful in their studies.

Apprenticeship Distance Learning Tutor – Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Apprenticeship with Certificate in Higher Education Level 4 (Part‑time, flexible contract, UK home‑based).

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver online sessions, including workshops and lectures, over a 12‑week trimester to provide deeper insight, discussion, and practical application of course concepts.
• Manage the delivery and support of the module materials that learners access and complete on their own schedule, including posting weekly announcements, facilitating discussion posts, coordinating online activities, and responding to student enquiries via email.
• Support apprentices as they progress through their self‑paced learning materials, ensuring a high‑quality and engaging learning experience.
• Complete marking of first‑attempt and resubmission scripts.

Key Knowledge and Skills

• Processes, data needs and reporting requirements of industry‑recognised environmental and social standards and quality assurance methods, e.g. Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Systems, Sustainability Assessment, Social Impact Assessment.
• Knowledge of ISO 26000, ISO 14001, SDG's, BCorp, Global Reporting Initiative, Business in the Community, Sustainable Accounting Standards Board, Task‑Force on Climate‑Related Financial Disclosures, Carbon Disclosure Project.
• Social Mobility Employer Index, Stonewall Workplace Equality Index.
• Methods of collecting and evaluating data to determine company performance.
• Methods of assessing risk and reporting to stakeholders.

You will have relevant academic qualifications and a minimum of a full postgraduate qualification in the relevant subject area, along with experience of applying skills, methods and techniques in a learning and teaching environment. You will be IT literate, student‑focused with good communication and interpersonal skills. Learning Management System experience would be desirable, but not essential.

Compensation and Contract Details

Hours are set each trimester based on cohort size and module credit value. The delivery rate is £50.26 per hour (including marking). For example, a 30‑credit module with 15–18 students would typically equate to a 78‑hour contract. Course delivery is due to start in February 2026, with the Sustainability and Environmental Performance and Risk Management module scheduled to commence in May 2026. Content development work is contracted separately at a rate of £20.10 per hour. Interviews for this post are likely to be held during the week commencing 26 January 2026.

Application Process

To apply for this role, or if you have queries, please send a CV and covering letter demonstrating your skills and experience to Kayleigh Page: ...@aru.ac.uk. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY ONLINE.

EEO and Inclusion

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short‑listed candidates. We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.