Role Overview
Softcat's Learning & Development team sits within the wider People & Property function and plays a key role in fostering a learning culture that enables employees to reach their potential and drive high performance. This senior interim L&D consultant role focuses on Agile education and early adoption, supporting early awareness, alignment and readiness across IT and the wider organisation on a 9‑month fixed‑term contract.
Responsibilities
* Designing and creating Agile training tailored to Softcat's culture, providing clear, practical introductions to Agile principles and value‑driven delivery
* Creating accessible, engaging learning experiences for both technical and non‑technical audiences, using appropriate delivery methods
* Partnering with stakeholders across IT and the wider business to understand needs, position Agile learning effectively, and manage expectations
* Facilitating inclusive sessions that encourage discussion, adapt to audience needs, and confidently handle challenge or ambiguity
* Developing reusable learning materials and supporting knowledge transfer to ensure sustainability beyond the interim role
* Contributing to Agile adoption during a period of organisational change, taking a pragmatic, outcomes‑focused approach and influencing without authority
Qualifications
* Experience delivering Agile training or education in a business or technology setting, or a strong willingness to build this capability
* Ability to explain Agile concepts in a clear, practical and accessible way for a range of audiences
* Confidence in engaging and supporting both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, with strong communication and facilitation skills
* Comfortable working in evolving environments, managing ambiguity and adapting to changing needs
* Collaborative and culturally aware approach, with a focus on outcomes and openness to different perspectives
Flexible Working
* Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
* Working flexible hours – flexing the times you start and finish during the day
* Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs
Equal Opportunity Employer
If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence.
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