Learning and Development Manager

We are looking for a curious, technology savvy Learning and Development professional with strong hands-on knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-enabled ways of working. This is a key requirement for the role. The successful candidate will be confident exploring and applying AI tools and emerging technologies to create innovative training programmes, improve learning experiences, and make learning and business processes more efficient. They will bring a genuine curiosity about how technology and AI can transform L&D and will be comfortable experimenting with new approaches and translating them into practical solutions.

The role’s core mission is to cultivate a culture of excellence and integrity by ensuring every Quantexan is equipped with the necessary skills and compliant knowledge to excel in their role. This position is critical in mitigating risk, enhancing company-wide competence, and directly contributing to our growth and retention goals through adherence to our obligations. A key part of this mission is to prepare our workforce for an AI-driven future by building critical AI capabilities, embedding AI-enabled learning practices, and creating a culture of continuous learning, curiosity, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance Training Strategy: Define and lead Quantexa’s comprehensive compliance training strategy, with a specific focus on customer contract obligations, onboarding, data privacy, security, and other regulatory requirements.
• Proactive Collaboration: Proactively collaborate with Legal, Contract Management, Information Security, and other functions to identify potential competence and compliance gaps, particularly in light of our strategic focus on public sector and government contracts.
• Learning Design and Development: Design, develop, and implement engaging, tech-enabled, and scalable learning solutions that ensure understanding and adherence to all compliance requirements.
• AI Transformation and Skilling: Develop and execute a company-wide AI upskilling strategy to build AI literacy and capabilities at all levels of the organization. Design, create and deliver targeted AI training programs, from foundational knowledge for all employees to specialized skills for technical roles. Actively research, pilot, and integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into learning solutions, leveraging deep knowledge of how modern LMS platforms and Large Language Models (LLMs) can disrupt traditional L&D, drive efficiency, and create more effective, personalized learning experiences. Partner with leaders across the business to identify AI-related skill gaps and opportunities for transformation. Champion a culture of curiosity and experimentation with AI, encouraging employees to explore new tools and approaches.
• Tracking and Reporting: Establish and manage a robust system for tracking, reporting, and auditing training completion.
• Expertise and Coaching: Act as the go-to expert for compliance and AI-related learning, sharing expertise to help others develop their skills.
• Continuous Improvement: Define and own the process for continuously evaluating and improving the effectiveness of all compliance, onboarding, and AI training programs.

Accountability

This role is accountable for the end-to-end ownership of the company’s compliance and AI training frameworks. This includes being the primary owner for assessing training needs related to contractual and legal obligations, designing and maintaining the curriculum (including the integration of modern technologies), and operating the system for tracking and reporting on compliance adherence to mitigate business risk. Crucially, this role is also accountable for the successful development and implementation of the company's AI upskilling strategy.

Expected Results

• A documented and implemented compliance training framework that is reviewed and updated annually.
• A measurable reduction in compliance-related risks and audit findings attributed to knowledge or skill gaps.
• Achieve and maintain a 95%+ completion rate for all mandatory compliance training across the business within specified deadlines.
• A live, accurate dashboard and quarterly reporting process that provides visibility of compliance training status to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Successful design and rollout of a company-wide AI skills curriculum, resulting in a measurable increase in AI literacy and capability across the organization.
• AI-driven efficiency gains demonstrated through a successful pilot or implementation of an AI tool/process that reduces administrative overhead or improves learner engagement in compliance training.
• Positive feedback from participants and stakeholders on the quality and effectiveness of all training programs.

Our perks and quirks. What makes you Q will help you to realize your full potential, flourish and enjoy what you do, while being recognized and rewarded with our broad range of benefits. We offer:

• Competitive salary & Company bonus
• 25 days annual leave (with the option of buying up to 5 days, and rolling over up to 10), plus national holidays + your birthday off!
• Pension scheme with a company contribution of 6% (when you contribute 3%)
• Private Healthcare, including dental & optic cover
• Life Insurance and Income Protection
• Regularly bench-marked salary rates
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, or Shared Parental Leave
• Well-being days
• Volunteer Day off
• Work from Home Equipment
• Commuter, Tech and cycle to work schemes
• Free Subscription to a meditation, relaxation and sleep app
• Continuous Training and Development
• Spend up to 2 months working outside of your country of employment over a rolling 12-month period with our 'Work from Anywhere' policy
• Team Social Budget & Company-wide Socials

Our mission. We have one mission. To help businesses grow. To make data easier. And to make the world a better place. We're not a start-up. Not anymore. But we've not been around that long either. What we are is a collection of bright, passionate minds harnessing complexities and helping our clients and their communities. One culture, made of many. Heading in one direction - the future.

It's all about you. We want you to feel welcome, valued, and respected - because it's your individuality and passion that make you Q. We see that, and we celebrate it. That's why we're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, continuously improving to ensure everyone belongs. Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know - we're happy to assist. No matter your race, beliefs, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, or abilities—whoever you are—if you're a passionate, curious, and caring human eager to push the boundaries of what's possible, we want to hear from you.