About GALLOS
GALLOS invests in and co-builds early-stage (pre-Seed through to Series B) security technology companies (see www.gallostech.io for further detail).
GALLOS has assembled a world-class team with decades of nation-state level security experience as well as deep investment and commercialisation know-how. The GALLOS team supports the companies it invests in by bringing unique security, science, technology, and commercial optimisation expertise, underpinned by highly connected, patient capital at scale.
GALLOS Services
In parallel with growing the Ventures and Build parts of GALLOS, we are also building a GALLOS Services business. GALLOS Services aspires to become a trusted advisor – providing clients with unique perspectives on the security technology landscape, plus helping them secure their digital infrastructure, protect their reputation, and ensure effective security technology delivery. We support businesses, governments and investors with a highly experienced, world-class team, cutting-edge security technology solutions, plus access to the inner circle of security decision-makers globally.
As part of our emerging Services offering, we are developing a market leading Executive Education course. To lead the development of the course programme and content, leveraging the subject matter expertise of our GALLOS team and network, we are recruiting for a around 3 days per week senior consulting role to lead the project for an initial 6-8 months through to Pilot launch, with the potential for an extension.
Role – Senior Training & Pedagogical Consultant
As the Senior Training & Pedagogical Consultant at GALLOS Services, you will work closely with the Director of Services to take the existing DRAFT course outline and transform it into a market leading course and materials to be launched in 2024. Timelines and further detail will be discussed during our initial call with interested candidates.
The key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Manage the Project. Under the direction of the Director of Services, develop a project plan and manage the project from start to finish. This includes overseeing the successful build and delivery of the Pilot course, adjusting the programme as required based on learnings, and potentially overseeing the 2nd course.
- Develop Course Outline & Timetable: take the existing DRAFT outline and core modules and translate it into a launch ready course outline and timetable.
- Develop Course Delivery Formats: based on the profile of likely attendees and their needs, as well as market best practice, utilise creative delivery formats to plan the delivery of the course, including both in-person on-site sessions and on-line delivery of modules.
- Develop Course Materials. Working with our SMEs as required, develop first class course materials, including both hard copy and on-line collateral. Include teaching notes and guidelines for the planned lecturers and guest speakers.
- Selection of Course Speakers. Based on the course outline, work with the Director of Services to identify, select and engage speakers for each module of the course. Ensure they have the required teaching tools, guidelines, and materials in place.
- Staffing of Course. Work with the Director of Services to identify and support the recruit of staffing requirements for the successful preparation for and delivery of the Course. Includes overseeing the launch of the Pilot course and adjusting requirements based on those learnings.
- Digital Learning Platform. Work with the Director of Services to identify and select the most appropriate e-learning platform. Engage with the provider to then tailer the platform to the required GALLOS format, ready for launch.
- Pilot Cohort Learnings: capture all feedback on the pilot course, make changes to the programme, and build improvements into the second cohort.
Required experience and skills
- Demonstrated track record of having designed and delivered successful tertiary / executive / professional education programmes in the UK and / or globally.
- Additional experience in executive education / MBA course a plus
- The proven ability to work with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop world class course content and materials. Including sense-checking with SMEs to refine the product.
- Top level project management and communication skills, including working with various stakeholders towards delivery of project objectives.
- Creativity and skill in developing engaging courses and course materials to inspire and educate senior executives.
- High EQ
Possible additional experience
- International experience, especially in the US
- Experience in working with e-learning platforms
- Network in the executive education sector and higher education.
Remuneration
- To be discussed depending on experience, for around 3 days a week.
Location
- Mostly remote, working UK hours.
- Likely 1 day per week in London office, working with Director of Services.
- Attending face-to-face meetings with SMEs, recruits, and partners as and when required.