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.