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 2. 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 3. 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 4. 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 DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed