Manager, Instructional designer (8 month contract) - global role in a virtual working environment

Grant Thornton International Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services network is seeking a Manager, Instructional Designer for an 8-month global contract. This role focuses on instructional design for leadership development, requiring strong project management and communication skills. The position supports a collaborative culture and involves working across multiple time zones. Ideal candidates will have experience in delivering L&D programs and engaging with senior stakeholders.

Benefits

Flexible Leave Policies

Support for Work-Life Balance

Remote Work Equipment

Qualifications

• Proven success in delivering projects and/or L&D programs.
• Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project management and document design for leadership programs.
• Conduct assessments to identify leadership development needs.
• Collaborate with internal and member teams for timely deliverables.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Planning

Organizational Skills

Relationship Building

Cultural Awareness

Communication

Project Management

Agile Mindset

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Job description

Manager, Instructional Designer (8-month contract) - Global Role in a Virtual Working Environment

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Grant Thornton is one of the world's leading professional services networks, with member firms in 150 markets, 76,000 people, and global revenues of $8bn. Our member firms offer audit, tax, and advisory services to privately owned companies, publicly listed companies, public sector, and not-for-profit organizations, both domestically and internationally.

Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL) serves as the umbrella legal entity for the global network. It sets strategic direction, connects member firms, fosters global communities, and protects the brand and reputation. GTIL and its member firms are committed to sustainability and aim to positively impact clients, people, markets, and communities, aligning with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our Go Beyond Network Strategy 2025 envisions becoming 'the most valued network in the profession.'

In today’s world, embracing change and welcoming diverse opinions to challenge conventional thinking is essential.

The Instructional Designer Manager will oversee project management, document design, provide insights, analysis, and recommendations to colleagues within GTIL and member firms, focusing on instructional design for leadership development programs.

This role spans various specialist areas, including culture, diversity, coaching, leadership, and learning projects. Culture is our network’s key differentiator and strategic enabler, beginning with leadership and aligning with our strategic focus. The role supports our goal to develop an adaptive, agile, collaborative, and entrepreneurial culture that fosters trust and sustainable growth.

This is a temporary global role (8-month contract) requiring coordination across multiple time zones and flexible working hours.

Main Responsibilities

• Instructional design, document creation, project management, and contribution to leadership programs.
• Design, develop, and document leadership programs for professionals at all levels.
• Conduct assessments to identify leadership development needs.
• Create processes, learning modules, communications, research papers, reports, and supporting documents for the P&C team.
• Analyze, interpret, and provide recommendations based on project data.
• Implement projects on leadership, culture, and organizational effectiveness aligned with network strategy.
• Collaborate with internal and member teams to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables.

Location

UK/Europe

Person Specification

• Effective stakeholder engagement supporting GTIL’s convening role.
• Proactive in enhancing P&C deliverables to maximize value.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong relationship-building and cultural awareness skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are a plus.
• Proven success in delivering projects and/or L&D programs.
• Experience with Articulate Storyline.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Agile mindset, positive response to change, innovative, and globally minded.
• Experience liaising with senior stakeholders.
• Previous experience in a global professional services environment with international stakeholders.

Joining Grant Thornton International offers many benefits, including working with a diverse, global virtual team. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture and support for work-life balance, including flexible leave policies.

We believe work is about what we do, not where we do it. Our digital tools and collaborative spaces enable effective remote work, and we provide necessary support and equipment for effective home working.

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• General Business and Information Technology

Industries

• Accounting

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