Are you passionate about the future of AI and digital innovation in Creative Industries? The Manchester College and UCEN Manchester are seeking a forward-thinking Specialist Practitioner in AI - Creative Industries (i.e. Curriculum Innovation Specialist) to help lead how we respond to emerging technologies, evolving workforce demands, and the rapidly changing digital landscape within AI.
The Manchester College and UCEN Manchester have been awarded Digital Technical Excellence College Status (DigiTec). This initiative is designed to act as a regional centre of excellence for digital and technical education, supporting economic growth, productivity, and workforce development in priority sectors including AI and Cyber Security.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our new Digital Technical Excellence College initiative as a Curriculum Innovation Specialist in AI - Creative Industries. This is a 3-year fixed term role, working on a part-time (17.5 hours per week), hybrid basis between home and our Openshaw campus.
Working closely with teachers across Further Education colleges in Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Lancashire and Yorkshire, as well as employers and other key stakeholders, you will lead on:
- Professional development for teaching staff
- Sharing best practice across partner colleges
- Curriculum innovation and pedagogical development
- Supporting employers in the Creative Sector to adopt new technologies
- Work with employers in the Creative Sector to co-design curriculum content.
This role is ideal for a forward-thinking industry/education professional who lives and breathes innovation. If you're passionate about AI in Creative Industries and the future of digital skills, and thrive on spotting emerging trends, shaping curriculum and sharing your expertise, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits
We offer an outstanding benefits package to support your work-life balance, career development, and well-being, including:
- 35 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays *Pro rata
- Free breakfast every day to start your morning right (*Openshaw Campus)
- Opportunity to work from home when you're not required to be on-site.
- In-house training programme to help you upskill and advance your career.
- 3 well-being days per year *Pro rata
- Significant pension contribution (LGPS)
- Retail discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Cycle to work scheme.
Why The Manchester College?
The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.
Proudly, The Manchester College is also 1 of only 57 organisations nationally recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award 2025, demonstrating our commitment to investing in our people and their development.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead on a specific specialism within a curriculum area (AI within Creative Industries).
- Develop resources and teaching materials in line with specialism ensuring they are of the highest quality, reflect industry best practice and comply with course guidance/frameworks.
- Design and develop curriculum in line with employer need to ensure current validity with Industry specialism and best practice.
- Use technology to develop and enhance the learning environment both inside and outside of the classroom.
- Participate in the development of internal and external partnerships to disseminate information, share best practice, establish opportunities for collaborative work and enhance the delivery of learning.
- Contribute and develop area of specialism to meet local and national skills and knowledge priorities.
- Provide specialist CPD for staff and students to ensure they are current in their practice.
Full role profile is available when you click Apply.
Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Degree or equivalent
- Current and valid industry specialism qualification.
- English and maths minimum level 2 (Grace C or grade 4 and above)
- Professional Body accreditation (within subject specialism), where relevant.
Safeguarding
The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.
Interview date: Tuesday 18th August 2026. Face-to-face interview onsite at either our Openshaw or our City Centre campus.
The closing date for this job advert is 10/08/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!
