Learning Design & Programme Manager – Early Talent Data & AI Programme
Location: Remote – UK candidates only
Contract: June 2026 – January 2027
The Client
Our client is a specialist learning and capability organisation focused on designing and delivering high-impact digital learning programmes across enterprise and early talent.
The Role
This is a senior Learning Design & Programme Management role responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of a new Early Talent Data & AI curriculum.
The role sits across curriculum strategy, instructional design leadership, content development oversight, and programme delivery management. You will be responsible for shaping the high-level learning architecture, managing instructional designers and SMEs, and ensuring all content is designed, developed, and quality assured to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
Curriculum & Programme Design
• Design a high-level Early Talent curriculum for Data & AI
• Define learning outcomes using structured, backward design principles
• Translate complex technical subject matter into structured learning pathways
Instructional Design Leadership
• Oversee instructional designers and SMEs across content development
• Manage the full learning design lifecycle from scoping through to launch
• Ensure all learning assets meet instructional and technical quality standards
AI & Content Innovation
• Apply AI tools and prompt engineering principles to support learning design
• Translate pedagogical requirements into AI-executable content rules and workflows
• Leverage generative AI to support content development and optimisation
Programme Delivery & Management
• Manage timelines, risks, and delivery plans across multiple workstreams
• Oversee QA, review cycles, and stakeholder sign-off processes
• Produce launch materials, onboarding documentation, and delivery handover packs
Programme Adaptation
• Adapt two existing programmes into an Early Talent format
• Ensure consistency, quality, and alignment across all learning materials
Essential Experience
• Strong background in instructional design and curriculum development
• Experience applying backward design and measurable learning frameworks
• Experience managing SMEs and instructional design teams
• Strong understanding of generative AI, prompt engineering, and workflow automation tools
If the above E-learning job is of interest and you want to know more, get in touch or apply using the form below. You can drop me an email at charlie.tolley@instinct.co.uk.-
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