Job Specifications
Learning Consultant
Full-time (FTC - 12 months)
£47,800 to £52,800
Location: Manchester
Hybrid Working
Are you passionate about empowering people through learning to support digital transformation and change? Do you thrive at the intersection of technology, learning, and change? We're looking for a forward-thinking Learning Consultant to help support in the implementation and adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot, across AQA.
About the Role
As a Learning Consultant, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how our people adopt and embrace the power of AI-driven productivity tools. You'll translate complex technical capabilities into accessible, engaging, impactful learning experiences that drive real behavioural change, digital confidence and digital literacy.
This role is central to our Copilot implementation strategy, ensuring that staff are not only trained, but truly empowered to use Copilot to its full efficiently and potential.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the learning and change partner for the rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot, including Copilot Chat and related AI tools.
Design and deliver blended learning experiences that support digital adoption, including e-learning, virtual classrooms, simulations, and in-person sessions.
Translate technical features of Copilot into learner-centric, practical use cases that resonate with diverse audiences.
Collaborate with Enterprise Technology, Governance Teams, and product owners to align learning with business priorities and strategic goals, defining success metrics and digital adoption success.
Stay ahead of trends in AI, digital learning, and workplace transformation to keep our learning strategy future-ready.
What You'll Bring
Experience in learning design or consulting, ideally within IT or digital transformation environments.
Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, AI tools, and enterprise platforms.
Ability to simplify complex technical content for non-technical users.
Expertise in blended learning methodologies and digital learning tools (e.g., LMS, Articulate, Storyline, Adobe Creative Cloud, System Simulations).
Familiarity with digital adoption platforms and change management principles.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and project management skills.
What's in it for you?
A 35-hour working week.
25 days' annual leave (rising to 30 days), plus bank holidays and additional office closure days over the Christmas period.
Private medical insurance and a competitive pension scheme (combined contributions up to 18.5%).
Access to employee network groups (including LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, disability, ethnic diversity, empowering women, and more).
Opportunities for volunteering, professional development, and wellbeing support.
AQA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone - regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background - is valued, respected, and supported to thrive.
How to Apply
Please submit your most recent CV along with a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role, portfolios and/or case studies would also be welcomed. The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 30th November, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.
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At AQA, we're proud to be the leading provider of accessible qualifications and support services for teachers and students. We set and mark around half of all GCSEs and A-levels taken in the UK every year; we ask the questions that matter, so that every learner can achieve the results they deserve. Teachers and learners are at the heart of everything we do. As an independent education charity, any money we make is reinvested back into research so that every learner receives fair and inclusive assessment. We're always here fo...
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