Head of Learning Technology & Innovation

Head of Learning Technology & Innovation

Location: Hybrid Working (UK)

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Shape the Future of Digital Learning

Are you passionate about transforming learning through technology, innovation and AI?

We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Learning Technology & Innovation to lead the next phase of our digital learning journey. This is a unique opportunity to drive strategic change across a growing apprenticeship and training organisation, leading the implementation of a new Learning Management System (LMS) while shaping the future learner experience through technology, data and digital innovation.

As a key member of the leadership team, you'll work across Operations, Quality, Curriculum, IT and Data functions to create a modern, scalable and engaging learning environment that improves outcomes for learners, employers and colleagues alike.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the implementation, integration and optimisation of a new LMS platform across the organisation.
• Drive the transformation of learner and coach journeys, simplifying processes and improving user experience.
• Develop a future-focused digital learning strategy aligned to organisational growth plans.
• Enhance curriculum delivery through innovative learning design, blended learning approaches and technology-enabled solutions.
• Identify and implement AI and digital tools that improve learner engagement, operational efficiency and reporting.
• Lead learning technology governance, standards and best practice across the business.
• Integrate systems and learner data to improve visibility, reporting and performance management.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external technology partners.
• Develop a roadmap for future innovation, ensuring the organisation remains at the forefront of digital learning and educational technology.

About You

You'll be a strategic thinker with the ability to turn vision into action, bringing experience of leading technology-enabled transformation within education, apprenticeships or workplace learning environments.

Essential Experience

• Leading LMS implementation and/or learning technology transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of digital learning, learner experience and learning technologies.
• Experience redesigning learner journeys, curriculum delivery or operational learning processes.
• Strong project and change management skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Experience using data and reporting to drive decision-making and performance improvement.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement and learner success.

Desirable Experience

• Apprenticeship LMS or ePortfolio systems.
• Apprenticeship funding, compliance and learner review processes.
• AI-enabled learning technologies and automation tools.
• FE, apprenticeships or work-based learning sectors.
• Learning design, blended learning and digital pedagogy.
• Cross-functional business transformation programmes.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact at organisational level. You'll have the autonomy to shape learning technology strategy, influence how thousands of learners engage with their programmes, and help create a more innovative, efficient and digitally enabled learning experience.

You'll join a business that values:

• Innovation and continuous improvement
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Accountability and ownership
• Simplicity and efficiency
• Developing people and celebrating success

Ready to Lead the Future of Learning?

If you're excited by the opportunity to combine learning technology, digital transformation, AI innovation and learner experience in a senior leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us redefine how learning happens.