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Becta (British Education Technology Agency) are recruiting for a Contract Assistant Technical Officer. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about Information Technology and learning. This is a 1-2 month contract starting ASAP. If you are interested in applying for this position please contact Mark Howard: Mark Howard Business Development Manager Allegis Group Strategic Staffing & Consulting Solutions Government Services Division Suite 8, Westwood House Westwood Way, Coventry, CV4 8HS Tel +44 (0) 2476 460666 [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> www.allegisgroup.co.uk <http://www.allegisgroup.co.uk <http://www.allegisgroup.co.uk> > Assistant Technical Officer NLN Materials Overview The National Learning Network (NLN) Materials are part of a broad initiative to develop the use of e-learning materials for Post -16 Further Education, Sixth Form Colleges and Adult and Community Learning Centres. The NLN commissions development of e-learning materials in the form of discrete learning content to specific standards. An Assistant Technical Officer is now required to join the NLN Materials technical team. Reporting to the Technical Project Manager, the main duties and responsibilities include the following: * Tracking the arrival of new learning content using a bespoke software package. * Downloading zip files and uploading to the BECTA online Content Access Tool * Carrying out initial tests on learning content to ensure functionality both online and when downloaded to CD format * Logging errors identified with any learning content using standard error logging tools * Following up on errors logged to ensure resolution and closure * Providing constructive feedback to suppliers regarding the functionality of their learning content * Monitoring the availability of the BECTA Content Access Tool * Liasing with BECTA suppliers, technical partners and hosting partners regarding the cohort of learning content, its availability and continuing developments * Attending weekly meetings and conference calls * Ensuring the continual provision of high quality e-learning materials via feedback, testing and quality assurance * Assisting technical and other team members in ongoing projects * Any other duties as indicated by the Technical Project Manager Person Specification Criteria Description Essential Desirable Qualifications Degree - Information Technology, Computer Science, Multimedia or similar X Knowledge Interest / experience in quality of e-learning / relevant web technologies X Microsoft Office including Excel X PC and Mac web browsers and operating system platforms X Experience Administration of Virtual Learning Environments, Learning Management Systems X e-learning materials development with an educational institution, e-learning supplier or training and development environment X Understanding of Post -16 education sector X Key Skills * People skills - good communicator * Ability to work under pressure and work to deadlines * Enthusiastic about e-learning * Willingness to learn new systems quickly * Interest or experience in quality assurance * Attention to detail * Prioritisation skills * A team player Becta: British Education Communication technology Agency http://www.becta.org.uk NLN: National Learning Network http://www.nln.ac.uk/materials Laurel Armstrong BECTA National Learning Network Materials team Science Park Millburn Hill Road Coventry CV4 7JJ 02476 797 219 [log in to unmask] ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.mimesweeper.com ********************************************************************** ***************** List information: ***************** Remember - replies go by default to the entire list. Access the list via the web on http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/vle.html To unsubscribe, email [log in to unmask] with the message: leave vle