Learning Design & Programme Manager – Early Talent Data & AI Programme

CT LD 2205

Posted: 22/05/2026
Competitive day rate / Contract: June 2026 – January 2027 Remote Contract
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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