Position: AI Training and Adoption Consultant
Location: Main Campus, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 2+ Months
Working Hours: 8 hours per day
Pay Rate: £454.15 Per Day
Job Reference: OR99645
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced AI Adoption & Training Consultant to lead the design and delivery of an enterprise-wide AI training and adoption programme. This role focuses on enabling staff across Professional Services and student-facing teams to effectively adopt Microsoft AI tools (especially Microsoft Copilot) into their daily workflows. You will assess current AI maturity, design role-based learning pathways, and deliver engaging, practical training sessions that support long-term behavioural change and digital capability uplift.
Key Responsibilities
Discovery & AI Readiness
- Assess organisational AI maturity and identify adoption barriers
- Analyse existing AI use cases and training gaps
- Define user personas and learning pathways for different staff groups
Training Design & Development
- Design structured AI training programmes focused on Microsoft Copilot
- Develop role-based learning journeys and training frameworks
- Create training assets including:
- Slide decks
- Hands‑on exercises
- Prompt libraries
- Job aids and quick reference guides
Training Delivery & Adoption
- Deliver live training sessions (on campus and virtual where required)
- Facilitate hands‑on workshops and guided AI labs
- Provide coaching and support to key teams and stakeholders
- Promote safe, practical, and effective AI usage in real work environments
Capability Building & Handover
- Develop documentation and adoption playbooks
- Train internal staff (train‑the‑trainer approach)
- Support long‑term AI capability within the organisation
- Contribute to sustainable adoption frameworks across departments
Person Specification
Must Have
- Proven experience designing and delivering organisation‑wide training programmes
- Strong expertise in Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft AI tools
- Experience creating role‑based training and structured learning pathways
- Ability to translate business requirements into training solutions
- Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience working end-to-end from discovery to training delivery
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Nice to Have
- Experience assessing AI maturity and digital adoption readiness
- Prior experience in Higher Education or public sector environments
- Familiarity with Moodle or similar VLE platforms
- Experience in change management or digital transformation programmes
- Experience developing enterprise AI adoption frameworks
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent professional experience in IT, Training, Digital Transformation, or related field
Desirable
- Certifications in AI, Microsoft technologies, Learning & Development, or Instructional Design
- Microsoft‑related certifications (Copilot, Azure AI, Microsoft 365)
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Copilot (Advanced / Expert level)
- Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Training design tools (PowerPoint, eLearning tools, content authoring tools)
- Learning platforms (Moodle or similar VLE systems)
- Prompt engineering and AI workflow design tools
Experience Required
- Proven experience delivering enterprise‑scale training programmes across multiple teams or organisations
- Experience in AI adoption, digital transformation, or technology enablement projects
- Experience delivering workshops, coaching sessions, or structured training programmes
- Experience producing training materials and reusable learning content
Certifications
- Microsoft certifications (desirable but not mandatory)
- AI / Digital Learning / Instructional Design certifications (preferred)
Additional Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Ability to work with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, or travel for training sessions
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