Learning Consultant Full-time (FTC - 18 months) £47,827 to £52,800 Location: Manchester Hybrid Working Are you enthusiastic about empowering people through learning to support digital transformation? Do you thrive at the intersection of technology, learning, and change? At AQA, we are seeking a dynamic Learning & Development Consultant with a strong IT focus to lead the design and delivery of learning solutions across our full suite of organisational systems - from Microsoft 365 to bespoke platforms and enterprise tools. About the Role As a Learning Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how our people adopt and embrace the power of AI-driven productivity tools. You will translate complex technical capabilities into accessible, engaging, impactful learning experiences that drive behavioural change, digital confidence, and digital literacy. This role is central to our Copilot implementation strategy, ensuring that staff, not only trained but truly empowered to use Copilot to its full efficiently to its full potential. Key Responsibilities Act as the learning and change partner for the rollout of IT and digital transformation initiatives. Design and deliver blended learning experiences that support onboarding, system rollouts, digital capability building and digital adoption, including e-learning, virtual classrooms, simulations, and in-person sessions. Translate technical content into clear, engaging learner-centric experiences for a diverse range of learner's moment of need. Collaborate with Enterprise Technology teams, SME's, Governance Teams, and product owners to align learning with business priorities and strategic goals. Managing learning initiatives from scoping through to evaluation, ensuring measurable impact. Facilitate workshops, engaging with our Digital Mentors to conduct learning needs analysis to ensure solutions are relevant and impactful. Stay ahead of trends in AI, digital learning, and workplace transformation to keep our learning strategy future ready. Mentor and coordinate the Digital Mentor group to gain their insights and use them to drive adoption. What You will Bring Experience in learning and development, 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 and project 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 31 August, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. First stage interviews will take place remotely on 11th and 12th September, second stage interviews will take place in our Manchester office on 15th and 16th September. PRO22