AI & Innovation Learning Leader

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic AI & Innovation Learning Leader to support our journey into the AI-powered future. This critical role will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive learning strategy centered around future skills, initially focusing on Artificial Intelligence and its adoption within our business. You will lead the design, development, and delivery of engaging and effective learning programs that empower our employees to understand, utilize, and innovate with AI technologies. This role is pivotal in driving our firm's AI transformation and ensuring we remain competitive in the industry.

Our HR function partners with all areas of the business to deliver against our core strategic priorities: fostering a culture we care about, providing outstanding career development, ensuring an inclusive working environment, and offering a rewarding deal for all. We promote continuous improvement and embrace innovative ways of working to remain competitive within the rapidly evolving market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive AI, innovation, and future skills learning strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
• Identify key AI skill gaps across the organization and propose targeted learning solutions.
• Stay abreast of the latest AI trends, technologies, and best practices, and translate them into actionable learning initiatives.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of AI learning programs and demonstrate ROI.
• Design and curate engaging and effective AI and future skills training programs, including workshops, online courses, simulations, and hands-on projects.
• Manage the entire learning lifecycle, from needs assessment and content development to delivery, evaluation, and iteration.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and external vendors to develop high-quality learning materials.
• Oversee the implementation and management of learning platforms and tools.
• Manage budgets related to the AI training programs.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and experimentation with AI technologies.
• Promote knowledge sharing and collaboration among employees on AI-related topics.
• Organize and facilitate innovation workshops and hackathons to encourage the development of new AI-powered solutions.
• Work with leadership to integrate AI learning into the company's overall innovation strategy.
• Partner with the People Team leadership, Global Innovation Office, IT, and other business leaders to ensure alignment on AI learning initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels about AI learning opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners and industry experts.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership regarding the progress of AI learning initiatives.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in developing and implementing learning programs, preferably in the field of Artificial Intelligence or related technologies.
• Strong understanding of AI concepts, technologies, and applications.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and other learning technologies.
• Experience working in a global environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered on the basis of their merit alone. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK in the role in question and providing the firm with evidence of that right prior to employment commencing.

Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only if and when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case-by-case basis and take a number of relevant factors into account.