Learning Consultant
Type : Permanent
Rate : £40,000 - £60,000
Start date: March 2026
Location : London
Set up : Hybrid (1-2 days on-site)
Company
Instinct are working with a Learning consultancy firm aiming to achieve client learning needs. Through designing tailored, bespoke learning solutions they aim to promote learning materials surrounding build leadership, customer service, and organisational skills across teams. Using a people-first approach, they aim to prepare teams for change, define values, refine strategies and streamline operations
Role
The client are seeking a Learning consultant to work autonomously with clients to be able to diagnose gaps in learning surrounding development needs. From this you must be able to design tailored solutions to address gaps in learning and have the ability to deliver high impact person centered solutions. You will take ownership of a growing portfolio of client relationships whilst collaborating closely with internal teams to develop and deliver bespoke learning materials.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Consulting Delivery
- Work directly with clients to discover and diagnose learning and performance challenges
- Design tailored learning solutions aligned to client needs and business context
- Deliver learning interventions across a range of formats (workshops, programmes, facilitated sessions, etc.)
- Work with mid to mid-senior level client groups, including Director-level audiences
Client Relationship & Account Ownership
- Build strong, trusted client relationships and act as a primary point of contact
- Support the growth and expansion of existing client accounts with guidance
- Balance autonomy with collaboration, ensuring alignment with wider business goals
Project & Engagement Management
- Manage aspects of client engagements, including scoping, planning, and delivery
- Demonstrate strong project planning and delivery fundamentals
- Work effectively across internal teams to ensure high-quality client outcomes
Areas of Learning & Development Exposure
Candidates do not need to be experts in all areas, but must be adaptable, coachable, and eager to learn.
We commonly deliver work across:
- Personality profiling
- People, talent, and management development
- Emotional intelligence
- Managing change
- Strategic and creative thinking
- Coaching skills
- Building resilience
- Developing high-performing teams
- Communication, storytelling, and presentation skills
Skills & Capabilities
Core Skills
- Strong consulting and facilitation capability
- Ability to operate autonomously while collaborating closely with internal teams
- Excellent visual storytelling skills (PowerPoint, Canva, or similar)
- Polished, professional presence with senior client groups
- Strong interpersonal skills; easy to work with and a true team player
- Adaptable, coachable, and eager to learn.
Technical & Commercial Awareness
- Technically competent with strong attention to quality and detail
- Solid understanding of learning delivery fundamentals
- Awareness of commercial considerations in consulting engagements
Emerging & Future-Focused Skills
- Interest or working understanding of AI and its application within Learning & Development (desirable, not essential)
Experience Background (Indicative, Not Prescriptive)
- Background in Learning & Development, Organisational Development, Consulting, or Talent Development
- Experience working with external clients preferred
- Exposure to senior stakeholders advantageous
What Success Looks Like
- Trusted by clients as a thoughtful, capable L&D partner
- Delivers high-quality, tailored learning solutions independently
- Manages client engagements confidently and professionally
- Actively contributes to team culture, capability, and growth
If the above L&D job is of interest and you want to know more, get in touch or apply using the form below. You can contact me on 0161 714 0600 or drop me an email
on dan.morley@instinct.co.uk. I can also be found on LinkedIn if you'd like to connect for future opportunities.
