Leadership Academy Course Programme Manager

Job Title: Leadership Academy Course Programme Manager

Salary: The starting salary is £47,060, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.

The salary is broken down as £44,132 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £52,652 Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: Central London locations - Marlowe House, NSY and other locations across the MPS

We are looking for a Course Programme Manager to join the New Leadership Academy, a key part of A New Met for London – our commitment to building a strong, capable, and confident cohort of leaders across the organisation.

This role leads the creation of engaging, structured, and measurable learning experiences using recognised instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles. As a learning design specialist, you’ll ensure all programmes meet national standards and licensing requirements, collaborating with internal and external partners to deliver excellence in leadership development.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Training Needs Analyses (TNA) to identify learning gaps, define performance objectives, and align training with organisational goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, SMEs, and business leaders to validate needs and ensure training solutions meet strategic priorities.
• Design structured learning curricula with clear Training Objectives (TOs), Enabling Objectives (EOs), and Key Learning Points (KLPs).
• Apply learning taxonomies to define learning levels and structure content effectively.
• Develop and implement robust assessment strategies aligned with learning objectives.
• Design training programmes tailored to learner profiles, content complexity, delivery methods, and operational context.
• Produce detailed lesson specifications and plans to ensure consistent, measurable delivery.
• Create engaging leadership development programmes for emerging and experienced leaders.
• Apply instructional design models (ADDIE, SAT, DSAT) and adult learning principles to deliver impactful, sustainable learning.
• Develop Training Quality documentation, including Train the Trainer packages and instructional quality assurance processes.

To apply for this position, you will need the following skills and experience.

Knowledge:

• Broad understanding of learning technologies and their application.
• Knowledge of aligning leadership training initiatives with wider organisational objectives.
• In-depth understanding of leadership programme evaluation methods.

Skills:

• Proven expertise in Training Needs Analysis (TNA), instructional design, and curriculum development using TOs, EOs, and KLPs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and align learning outcomes.
• Skilled in applying learning taxonomies (e.g. Bloom’s) to structure objectives and design impactful leadership development programmes.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, with excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Detail-oriented, quality-focused, and driven by a creative, growth-oriented mindset.

Experience:

• Proven ability to manage multiple complex training projects in fast-paced environments.
• Extensive experience in leadership training and instructional design using methodologies such as ADDIE, SAT, or DSAT.
• Strong background working across departments and building effective relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Experienced in regulated industries with a focus on training compliance and quality assurance (QA) in adult learning environments.
• Familiarity with policing, emergency services, defence, or other uniformed services.

Benefits:

You’ll also enjoy the kind of great benefits that you’d expect from one of London's largest employers. These include:

• An annual leave entitlement of 28 days, gradually increasing with your length of service
• A civil service pension arrangement, with a choice between the Alpha and the Partnership pension schemes
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working conditions
• Career pathways with progression opportunities

How to apply

To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply now" button below. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and Personal Statement.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 25th November 2025.

Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 1-2 weeks after the vacancy has closed.

Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 1-2 weeks after the hiring managers review.

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