Overview
Version 1 Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Head of Talent Acquisition - Enterprise Applications (Oracle) @ Version 1
Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.
As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.
Responsibilities
* Training Strategy: Designing and implementing a robust training strategy aligned with transformation goals.
* Training Needs Analysis (TNA): Conducting persona-led analysis, based on the Change impact assessment, to identify and address skill gaps.
* Training Plan & Curriculum: Developing a comprehensive training plan and curriculum tailored to diverse user groups.
* Training Materials: Overseeing the creation of engaging, role-specific training content of different types (as identified by TNA).
* Training Delivery: Managing delivery across virtual, in-person, simulations, drop-in and other formats for varied audiences (train-the-trainer, frequent user training, end user training).
* Scaling & Evaluation: Ensuring scalable training solutions and evaluate effectiveness.
* Team Leadership: Leading a cross-functional training team, fostering collaboration and excellence.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Quality Assurance: Creating and maintaining high standards in training content and delivery.
* Ongoing Learning: Supporting transition to Managed services business-as-usual learning and knowledge retention.
What We’re Looking For
* ERP Expertise: Strong experience with Oracle (or SAP/Workday) training delivery in large transformation programmes.
* Strategic Mindset: You are able to define go-to-market training strategies and design training programmes to maximise value from system implementations.
* Instructional Authority: You know how to apply adult learning principles, develop engaging multi-format content, and deliver across formats.
* Clearance-Ready: You must be eligible for SC Clearance (UK resident for the last 2 years).
Qualifications
* Experience leading training programmes for large ERP transformation platforms, ideally Oracle (SAP or Workday acceptable)
* Bachelor’s degree in Education, HR, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
* Instructional design / training professional certifications (CPTD, APTD, CELP or equivalent) is a plus
* Proven expertise in instructional design, adult learning principles, and digital learning tools.
Why This Role?
* Lead From The Front: You’ll define the learning strategies across high-impact Oracle ERP transformation programmes in the UK.
* Build It Your Way: From Training Needs Analysis to content creation, delivery innovation to BAU knowledge transition—you’ll architect it all.
* Be a Trusted Expert: Define major Training programmes for all user types across both private and public sectors.
* Bid Excellence: Contribute to winning bid responses by delivering compelling training content and strategies that demonstrate capability and innovation.
Why Version 1?
* Award-Winning Culture – 10 years as a Great Place to Work, Oracle Innovation Partner of the Year 2023
* Real Career Growth – Leadership mentoring, structured progression, quarterly reviews
* Profit Share & Perks – Bonus scheme, healthcare, pension, generous leave policies
* Meaningful Impact – ESG, diversity and inclusion, and purpose-driven transformation
* Serious About Learning – Investment in education; certifications, training, and more
Additional Information
* Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance and leadership schemes with a quarterly Pathways Career Development review
* A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role.
* Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our ‘Call-Out’ platform where performance is recognised.
* Flexible remote/hybrid working options; pension, private healthcare, life assurance.
This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office.
Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Consulting
* Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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