Blue Eskimo
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Head of Programme Development & Delivery

£50K-£60K Basic Salary + Benefits
  • Ref: 3859
  • Permanent
  • Greater London

Were working with a global learning provider to recruit a senior-level Head of Programme Development & Delivery. This pivotal role leads the development, enhancement and delivery of an extensive portfolio of business-focused open programmes, currently comprising 100+ courses delivered worldwide, with a strong footprint in the UK and Middle East.You'll shape the strategy behind portfolio evolution, lead on bespoke programme design for client tenders, and oversee the consistent, high-quality delivery of learning experiencesboth in-person and virtually.

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Responsibilities

  • Lead the ongoing development and evolution of a global open course portfolio.
  • Design bespoke programmes to support client tenders and customised solutions.
  • Oversee market research and competitor analysis to drive portfolio innovation.
  • Manage and refresh existing programmes in response to learner and client needs.
  • Oversee delivery via internal faculty and external facilitators across regions.
  • Source and engage new facilitators where specialist expertise is required.
  • Maintain relationships with accreditation bodies and uphold programme standards.
  • Ensure quality and consistency across both virtual and face-to-face formats.

Skills

  • Strong leadership, planning and stakeholder management skills.
  • Commercial acumen and an interest in global business topics.
  • Passionate about creating learning that makes measurable impact.
  • Understanding of accreditation standards and quality assurance frameworks.

Experience

  • Extensive experience in programme development within learning, training or education.
  • Track record of managing complex, international course portfolios.
  • Experience sourcing, managing or working alongside facilitators and subject matter experts.
  • Familiarity with virtual instructor-led delivery and blended learning approaches.

Education

  • Relevant LD qualifications are desirable.
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Design and develop solutions

Create and manage content
4 – Strategic

(Co-)Creating relevant learning content using sound learning design principles, and ensuring content is aligned with needs analysis and learning solution design and assessment strategy. Editing content when required to maintain, accuracy and relevance.

Design and develop solutions
4 – Strategic

(Co-)Designing and developing learning experiences and solutions that include appropriate formal and informal learning solutions, resources and performance support, ensuring that business, performance and learner requirements are met.

Manage projects
4 – Strategic

Initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing the work of teams on L&D projects to achieve goals and meet success criteria.


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Your recruiter

Nick Jones

Nick had a successful career in L&D before establishing Blue Eskimo – and then building it to be the leading force for recruitment in the sector.

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