Digital Learning Lead

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

1/10/2025

More than you expected

Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 people in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

Digital Learning Lead

Open to most GTUK locations + hybrid working

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. The Digital Learning lead role sits in our Learning Innovation team. This team is focussed on enhancing and transforming the design and delivery of learning across the organisation. Collectively, we encompass industry technical experience with expertise in education, technology, and creativity to deliver engaging, effective, and innovative learning.

A look into the role

As a Digital Learning Lead within our Learning Innovation team, you will:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Digital Learning Strategy aligned to the latest trends and technologies; ensuring our firm remains at the forefront of innovation
• Use instructional design best practices, AI tools, graphic design, and video production skills to create engaging and inclusive digital learning content
• Design, develop, and deliver engaging and interactive eLearning content using appropriate authoring tools and platforms
• Conduct needs assessments and gather feedback to continuously improve eLearning offerings
• Manage content lifecycle & governance to ensure our learning remains relevant, effective and compliant with Continuing Professional Development requirements
• analyse content performance, create reports, and leverage data-driven insights to continuously optimise learning content and make informed decisions about future content development and updates
• Lead and manage digital learning projects, collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and digital vendors
• Act as a subject matter expert on digital learning best practices and technologies
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of digital learning initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for improvement
• Manage relationships and tenders with external digital learning vendors, including LMS, content and tool providers, handling escalations, maintaining ongoing communication, and ensuring they meet service expectations and SLAs
  
  
  

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Digital Learning Lead, the minimum criteria you’ll need is:

• Proven creativity and innovation in designing digital learning experiences
• Extensive experience in digital instructional design
• Proficiency with e-learning development tools such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate 360 and Camtasia
• Proven record of championing and implementing the use of digital learning curricula
  
  
  

It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• Good knowledge of SCORM and web technologies (HTML5, Java script, CSS)
• A global mindset and the ability to work effectively across diverse cultures, languages, and geographies
• Strong knowledge and experience of learning theories, assessments, and evaluation methods, and a thorough understanding of Adult Learning Principles
• Ability to analyse and assess learning needs and outcomes
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong collaboration skills to work with SMEs and other stakeholders
• Visual design skills and ability to storyboard
• Experience of managing learning design teams
  
  
  

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.