Research and Development Lead

Lifetime Training, part of the Lifetime Group, is one of the UK's largest training providers, delivering innovative learning strategies through industry-experienced trainers, curriculum experts, and leading edge technology.

Working for Lifetime Group isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to be part of a supportive and progressive culture that is focused on enabling people to fulfil their potential.

What we offer:

•    25 days annual leave (rising with service)
•    Additional day leave for your birthday
•    Holiday purchase scheme
•    Flexible working & flexi time options
•    Early finish for the end of your week
•    Health cash plan
•    Virtual GP
•    Curated wellbeing package
•    Enhanced sickness pay
•    Company match pension up to 5%
•    Life assurance
•    Enhanced family benefits package
•    Religious bank holiday swap
•    Long service recognition and reward
•    Quarterly reward and recognition awards

What will you be doing? 

Leading research, development, and innovation in teaching, learning, and coaching practice across the organisation. The R&D Lead maintains deep awareness of educational evidence, best practice, and sector developments, applying these to shape teaching models, test new approaches, and support continuous improvement. The role’s initial priority is to complete and embed the review of Lifetime’s teaching model, then lead ongoing experimentation and iteration to enhance learner outcomes.  

What will you bring to the role?

• Strong grounding in teaching, learning, and assessment in FE, apprenticeships, or a comparable training environment.  
• Proven ability to interpret educational research and translate it into practical, applied approaches.  
• Experience contributing to teaching model design, pedagogical frameworks, or instructional improvement.  
• Comfortable running pilots, evaluating impact, and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.  
• Skilled communicator able to simplify complex ideas and influence change across teams.  

It would be great if you had: 

• Academic background or formal study in education, pedagogy, or related fields, or equivalent professional experience.  
• Experience working with curriculum design, coaching development, or learning innovation.  
• Knowledge of Ofsted EIF expectations and how pedagogy contributes to learner outcomes.  
• Curious, analytical, and creative thinker motivated by improving teaching craft and learner experience

A diverse, inclusive and equitable workforce.

As a group, we're committed to broadening the equity, diversity, and inclusion of our workforce and creating a sense of belonging for all. In this way we will better represent those who learn with us and our partners to greater understand and fulfil their needs.

By listening to our emerging diverse workforce, we will agree future goals and priorities as a community. This in turn will help secure a sustainable future for the Group, benefiting not just us but also our partners and those who learn with us

Your experience is invaluable to us, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable recruitment environment for all candidates. We welcome any feedback on how we can enhance our approach to an inclusive process, please feel free to share your ideas with us here:  Your feedback

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