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We excel in complex, regulated spaces including health and finance, connecting strategy, tech implementation, and operational services to help clients become more effective, resilient businesses.\nIf you share our values and want to do the best work, for the right reasons, we can offer you the chance to do it on a global scale and play a real role in shaping our exciting journey.\nThe role\nWe are looking for an experienced Learning & Development professional to help shape how Zühlke builds AI capabilities across the organisation.\nIn this six-month role, you will lead the design and development of our Group-wide AI Capability Framework and learning curriculum, helping colleagues understand the AI skills they need for their roles, how to develop them, and how their progress will be assessed and recognised.\nWorking closely with our CTO Office, People & Culture, internal experts and external learning partners, you will translate business needs into structured learning pathways, capability frameworks and meaningful development opportunities.\nThis is a strategic design and programme management role. 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