Training Consultant

Foreground is expanding its Learning & Development practice and is seeking experienced Training Consultants to support the design and delivery of capability-building programmes across diverse industries. As a contracted consultant, you will represent Foreground on client engagements, shaping tailored learning experiences that develop leaders, strengthen teams and elevate organisational performance.

This role is ideal for professionals with strong facilitation, instructional design or organisational development backgrounds who can operate as advisors, delivering structured, impactful and business-aligned learning solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Design & Development

• Design customised training programmes aligned with organisational goals and capability needs.
• Develop content, materials and learning pathways across leadership, managerial and workforce skill areas.
• Incorporate modern learning methodologies, behavioural science and real-world application.

Facilitation & Delivery

• Deliver high-impact workshops, training sessions and learning experiences for various levels of the organisation.
• Facilitate group discussions, exercises and activities that drive engagement and retention.
• Adapt delivery style to different audiences, cultures and learning environments.

Learning Advisory & Consultation

• Partner with clients to assess skill gaps, learning needs and development priorities.
• Provide recommendations on learning strategy, capability development and long-term upskilling approaches.
• Support clients in shaping learning frameworks, leadership pathways and development journeys.

Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Measure programme effectiveness using feedback, assessments and performance indicators.
• Recommend enhancements to ensure sustainable impact and alignment with client objectives.
• Produce high-quality reports, insights and documentation aligned with Foregrounds standards.

Client Representation

• Represent Foreground professionally, maintaining strong communication and relationship management.
• Provide structured updates, manage expectations and ensure delivery timelines are met.
• Uphold Foregrounds quality standards in all client-facing activities.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years in Learning & Development, training, facilitation, instructional design or organisational development.
• Proven experience designing and delivering training programmes for professional audiences.
• Strong understanding of learning principles, behaviour change models and modern training techniques.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, operate independently and deliver within timelines.

Preferred Attributes

• Background in consulting, advisory or capability-building roles.
• Experience facilitating leadership or manager development programmes.
• Familiarity with blended learning models (virtual + in-person).
• Professional certifications in L&D, coaching or training are an advantage.

Engagement Model

• Contract-based (work may be per-project, per-programme or retainer).
• Remote, hybrid or on-site delivery depending on client requirements.
• Foreground provides project briefs, branding guidelines, programme frameworks and ongoing support.

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