AI Workshop Lead

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Machine Learning instructor with working knowledge in training, tuning, deploying, and monitoring classical and deep Machine Learning models. You will have a combination of both deep technical skills and significant experience applying this in an industry setting, and ideally 1+ year of experience in learning & development, coaching or education.

Technical Expertise

• Postgraduate qualification in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of AI, machine learning, deep learning, and probabilistic modeling.
• Proficient in Python, PySpark, data modeling, and microservices.
• Experience in MLOps, AI lifecycle management, and LLM orchestration on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Familiar with DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Terraform, AWS CloudFormation)

Industry Experience

• Hands-on experience with cloud-based AI/ML solutions and Responsible AI practices.
• Skilled in real-world ML applications and their societal impact.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders at all levels and lead AI/ML projects

Teaching & Communication

• Experienced in technical training, mentoring, and coaching.
• Teaching qualification or industry recognition (e.g., FHEA) is a plus.
• Public speaking, industry engagement, and GitHub contributions are desirable
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to work across teams, lead cross-functional projects, and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong written and on-camera communication and presentation abilities, adept at engaging and motivating learners
• Demonstrated skills in applying business case principles and articulating the business value related to relevant innovations
• You are passionate about delivering the best learning opportunities and supporting others on their development journey
• You align closely with our values and can share examples of how you have demonstrated them

What the job involves

AI Workshop Lead you will be responsible for delivering high-quality curriculum and mentoring learners, guiding them professionally and will be involved in continuous improvement of relevant learning products. You can expect to cover learning products such as AI & Machine Learning Fellowship and support delivering Machine Learning-related content in higher-level apprenticeship programmes such as Advanced Data Fellowship and AI Data Specialist.

The [Employer hidden] coaching team is a diverse mix of industry experts, educators, and academics, working together to build the future of work. You will be part of this team, reporting to a Delivery Lead who will guide your development.

As an instructor, you will be responsible for the delivery of our technical content and supporting our apprentices in upskilling in these technical areas through workshops and drop-in sessions. You will help apprentices develop the appropriate Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours throughout their programme.

• Confidently facilitate delivery sessions of our technical learning content, ensuring the session delivers against learning objectives within the allotted time
• Adhere to the Coach Quality framework to ensure a consistent level of quality for every session and a consistent experience for every apprentice
• Create a vibrant, inclusive, and motivating environment that drives apprentice learning, engagement, and overall satisfaction
• Moderate assignments in line with mark schemes to ensure quality and consistency while providing feedback and feedforward for apprentices to develop their technical and durable skills continually
• Maintain an owner's mentality, whether assigned a learner or in support of other coaches, being proactive in taking action, sharing feedback, or providing support to ensure the progress and success of learners
• Regularly liaise with coaches to align on apprentice interventions to ensure successful completion of the programme
• Coordinate with cohort coaches and operations members to align on apprentice development and progress
• Utilise resources & learning opportunities provided by [Employer hidden], stay up-to-date on knowledge, learning, and product updates, to ensure you are equipped to support your apprentices
• Build & maintain credibility with your apprentices by utilizing a mixture of professional experience, program/domain/industry knowledge, and client context in your interactions
• Create a compelling narrative about [Employer hidden], our mission, and the pillars of our offering, and help apprentices connect to it through the duration of their apprenticeship, and beyond
• Advanced Programmes only: undertake regular specialized Higher Education CPD to own your own development of the degree apprenticeship experience

Company Benefits

• Working from abroad
• Free access to Wellhub's Starter, Basic and Bronze plans (free gym + more)
• M-Powered long weekend to refresh and recharge
• A focus on wellbeing with access to Spill therapy support and Employee Assistance Programme
• 24 days holiday, 3 winter shutdown days plus 1 life event day and 2 volunteer days
• Full Medical Insurance coverage through Bupa, and your medical history is disregarded
• Life Insurance coverage through AIG. This benefit pays out 3x your base salary to your beneficiaries
• Our Cycle to Work scheme enables bike ownership with up to 42% savings
• Tech scheme: you can purchase new electronics, including accessories, up to £1,000, and spread the cost through 12 interest-free monthly repayments
• Workplace Nursery benefit is provided by Enjoy Benefits and is there to help employees with the cost of childcare at a nursery setting

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