Imperial College London

About the role

How do we design the learning of tomorrow? As Director of Learning Experience Futures, you will lead Imperial’s mission to create exceptional, inclusive, and future-focused learning experiences. From AI-driven personalisation to immersive technologies, this is your chance to push the boundaries of how people learn.

What you would be doing

You’ll bring together a multidisciplinary team of designers, technologists, and researchers to reimagine learning across Imperial’s portfolio. From executive education to youth programmes, you’ll champion innovation in pedagogy, digital design, and data-driven insight. You’ll lead a vibrant R&D agenda, ensuring Imperial not only delivers transformative experiences but also sets the standard for global learning innovation.

What we are looking for

• Deep knowledge of learning sciences, inclusive design, learning analytics and educational technology.
• Experience leading scalable, human-centered innovation and learning experience development.
• Track record of transforming vision into action, balancing experimentation with operational excellence.
• Curious, creative, agile and collaborative leadership style.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

At Imperial, we believe science is only as powerful as the people it reaches. That’s why Imperial Lifelong Learning is on a mission to transform how knowledge is shared, experienced, and applied across the globe. From executive education to summer schools, from digital-first programmes to immersive lifelong learning, we are building a world-class engine for professional and personal growth.

Now, we’re looking for visionary leaders to help us write the next chapter. Whether shaping strategic partnerships, designing future-focused learning experiences, or connecting learners worldwide through bold marketing, these roles sit at the heart of our mission: turning discovery into impact, and impact into opportunity.

Join us. Together, we can build the future of learning.

This is a full time, open ended role based at the South Kensington Campus.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Heather Haseley, Managing Director, IEL at h.haseley@imperial.ac.uk

Available documents

Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

• download: Director of Learning Experience Futures Job Description.pdf
• download: Employee Benefits Booklet.pdf