Learning Design & Programme Manager

Instinct Resourcing; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Instinct Resourcing is seeking a Senior Learning Design & Programme Manager to lead the development of a new Early Talent Data & AI curriculum. This remote position requires a strong background in instructional design and the management of learning development teams.

You will manage the design lifecycle, oversee content development, and ensure high-quality learning assets. A solid understanding of generative AI and strong management skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design high-level Early Talent curriculum for Data & AI.
• Oversee instructional designers across content development.
• Manage timelines, risks, and delivery plans across workstreams.
• Produce launch materials and onboarding documentation.

Skills

Instructional design

Curriculum development

Generative AI

Prompt engineering

Team management

Job description

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
• 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
• 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
• Adapt two existing programmes into an Early Talent format
• Ensure consistency, quality, and alignment across all learning materials

Qualifications

• 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