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
1. 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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