Senior Lead Instructor – Cloud, Data & AI Location: MediaCity, Salford (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive, based on experience Sector: Digital Skills / Technology Education / EdTech A leading, award-winning technology organisation based in Manchester's MediaCity is seeking a Senior Lead Instructor specialising in Cloud, Data, and AI technologies to join its innovative digital skills division. This organisation is on a mission to drive prosperity by empowering people and businesses through cutting-edge tech education and inclusive training. With multiple recognised brands under its umbrella—including large-scale digital bootcamps, esports and game engine academies, and regional cyber skills programmes—it's a key force in bridging the UK's digital skills gap. The Role This is a strategic and hands-on role within the organisation's digital skills function. As Senior Lead Instructor, you'll be responsible for delivering and developing high-impact training programmes in cloud-based data, big data, and AI technologies. You'll also work closely with corporate clients to design bespoke upskilling solutions aligned to real-world business needs. You'll need a blend of deep technical know-how, practical industry experience, and a passion for teaching. This is your chance to help shape the future tech workforce while working in a vibrant, innovation-led environment. Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging in-person and virtual training on cloud, data and AI technologies to a broad range of learners. Design and update training materials, including labs, presentations, and assessments, aligned with current industry needs. Collaborate with employers to design bespoke learning pathways and upskilling programmes. Mentor and support learners throughout their journey, fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment. Stay current with the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices across cloud, data, and AI. Maintain certifications and ensure training meets the highest quality and compliance standards. Essential Experience 8 years of hands-on experience with data analysis, cloud platforms, big data technologies, and AI. 5 years delivering technical training to professionals and career changers. Must hold a valid Certified Trainer accreditation on a major cloud platform (e.g. AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). Strong grasp of data modelling, warehousing, and cloud-based deployment of machine learning models. Proficient in Python, R, SQL, or similar languages. Skilled in instructional design and adult learning methodologies. Able to create engaging, outcomes-driven learning experiences for a wide audience. As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.