Head of Learning Technology

£60,000 to £80,000 per annum

Hybrid: full-time, 3 days a week on site in London

Permanent

Applications close Friday 27th June 2025

Instinct is working with a long-standing and prestigious education client who are looking to recruit for a Head of Learning Technology. This is a newly-created, pivotal role within a long-term, high-impact transformation programme that’s redefining how the institution delivers global online and distance education.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead on and shape the digital foundation of a major academic initiative, working at scale, with senior backing, and a clear mandate to innovate. The organisation currently has a strong commercial education arm which works to deliver top-quality global programmes to thousands of students in nearly 40 countries. With impressive revenues and a wide global reach, the institution is now embarking on an ambitious rebuild of its distance learning infrastructure—and this role will play a central role in defining what that looks like. The programme includes:

A full technology discovery phase
A strategic decision around whether to buy new, build, or integrate new learning technologies
A phased systems implementation
Full go-live scheduled for September 2029

This role will be starting at the infancy stage of this transformation, and the successful post-holder will have significant influence on the eventual direction selected. The redesign of the digital ecosystem will include the review of:

Learning management systems (LMS)
Student record systems
CRMs
Assessment platforms
Learning analytics tools
Systems for academic integrity, accessibility, and compliance

Responsibilities will include:

Working with cross functional teams including those in academia, operations, and technology to define system needs
Leading on the overall tech strategy and roadmap
Leading the discovery and selection of systems and tools
Overseeing procurement and implementation stages
Building and managing your own team
Managing strategy around integrating with the university’s core IT systems
Ensuring full compliance with GDPR, accessibility laws, and international education standards

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience leading digital transformation or systems delivery at scale (e.g. education, edtech, public sector, commercial training, or global platforms)
Strong understanding of enterprise system procurement, development, and integration
Ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
Familiarity with compliance frameworks including data protection, accessibility, and international regulation
Experience in or exposure to transnational education is a plus

Aside from a salary of up to £80,000 per annum, the institution also offers a range of excellent benefits. For more information, please register your interest by submitting your CV.

We’re expecting a high level of interest in this role and will do our best to respond to everyone. However, please note that it may take a little longer than usual to get back to all applicants. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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