Learning and Qualifications Developer (Leadership & Management)

Learning and Qualifications Developer (Leadership & Management)

KnowledgeBrief

Start Date: Early 2026

Contract: Fixed‑term, 6 months (potential to extend subject to programme growth)

Working Pattern: Open to part‑time or full‑time applicants. Ideal for candidates combining work with postgraduate study.

Location: Remote/home‑working, with occasional travel to Taunton for in‑person content development days (fully reimbursed).

Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per annum, negotiable dependent on experience (pro‑rata for part‑time)

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd February 2026

Shape the Future of Leadership Development

If you have a strong grounding in leadership and management theory and enjoy transforming research into structured, academically credible learning materials, this role offers a rare opportunity to contribute to our flagship suite of commercial Leadership & Management professional qualifications.

At KnowledgeBrief, we partner with organisations across industries to elevate leadership through emotionally intelligent, evidence‑based learning. Our commercial programmes, aligned to Chartered Management Institute (CMI) standards, provide leaders at all levels with a rigorous, contemporary, and professionally credible development experience.

We’re looking for a Learning and Qualifications Developer who can help us enhance and expand our Leadership & Management offer by developing high‑quality, research‑informed learning content.

Learn more about our values and vision at

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of our Curriculum team, you will work closely with the Curriculum Innovation Manager to develop structured, academically grounded learning materials for our Leadership & Management professional qualifications.

• Developing clear, engaging, and academically credible learning content aligned to CMI Leadership & Management standards
• Synthesising contemporary leadership research, practitioner insights, and academic literature into accessible, practice‑focused learning materials
• Enhancing existing modules to strengthen clarity, rigour, and learner experience
• Applying pedagogical principles to create coherent, scaffolded learning journeys that support assessment readiness
• Collaborating with subject matter experts, quality colleagues, and digital developers to ensure accuracy, coherence, and alignment with programme requirements
• Ensuring all content reflects current leadership thinking, commercial relevance, and professional standards

While apprenticeships may form part of future development, the primary focus of this role is the enhancement of our commercial Leadership & Management qualifications.

This role is particularly suited to individuals currently undertaking, or aspiring to undertake, postgraduate study (MA/PhD) in Business, Leadership, Organisational Development, HRM, or related fields.

What’s On Offer

• Open to part‑time or full‑time working patterns
• Salary dependent on experience (pro‑rata for part‑time)
• 5.6 weeks annual leave entitlement (pro‑rata), plus bank holidays
• Access to wellbeing support through Health Assured
• A supportive, values‑driven culture that prioritises psychological safety, creativity, and continuous learning (Note: Paid winter closure may not apply to fixed‑term contracts and will be confirmed at offer stage.)

Ideal Candidates Will Bring

• Strong understanding of leadership and management theory, with the ability to interpret and apply academic frameworks
• Experience developing learning materials for HE, FE, or professional qualifications (e.g., CMI, ILM, CIPD)
• Relevant qualification in Leadership & Management, ideally CMI‑accredited
• Confidence synthesising academic and industry research into structured, accessible content
• Ability to write clearly, concisely, and engagingly for diverse professional audiences
• Strong research skills and familiarity with credible academic and practitioner sources
• Comfort working with structured templates and maintaining consistency across multiple modules
• Collaborative mindset, openness to feedback, and an iterative approach to development
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Passion for shaping high‑quality professional development programmes

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited by the idea of shaping flagship leadership development programmes, while growing your own expertise in the process, send us your CV and we will be in touch.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Nathan

People Partner

KnowledgeBrief

KnowledgeBrief is an Equal Opportunities employer. All qualified candidates will be considered.