Head of Learning and Development

Job description / Role

Are you a Senior L&D Head looking for an L&D position in Dubai? One of Dubai's leading Groups is seeking a Head of Learning and Development to develop their L&D strategy, grow the L&D function and manage a high performing team to promote a continuous learning environment across a complex business structure with multiple stakeholders and thousands of employees.

Responsible for a growing division, you will also be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing strategic Learning and Development initiatives across the business, with a focus on building people capabilities, career development, succession planning, and leadership programs.
- Enhance and manage the company's performance management process, including process design, material design, development, and training. Ensure that the program drives a culture of high performance.
- Develop collaborative relationships throughout the business and support the growth and strategic objectives of the company.
- Assess and monitor the effectiveness of all learning, development and training initiatives and performance interventions against defined metrics.
- Advance the learning and career development strategy for the Group and oversee its implementation and ensure that the learning plan is aligned to corporate business needs.
- Provide a corporate platform for ensuring meaningful feedback and dialogue about performance and development plans among management and employees at the Group.
- Manage the L&D team, conduct appraisals, set team objectives and manage the department budget.

Requirements

In order to be successful, you must have worked in a Senior L&D position within a multinational organization or a large, complex business.

You Must Have:
- Prior experience in defining L&D strategy.
- Strong team management experience.
- Covered many levels; leadership right down to front line staff.
- Programme design.
- Innovative and know the Global best practices in L&D.

About the Company

Edge Resourcing was established in the United Arab Emirates in 2008. We have taken care in our growth and have kept our corporate values throughout.

Edge Resourcing is led by a specialist team of Recruitment Consultants, each of whom have experience of working in and a sound knowledge of the local market place. We have gradually expanded our horizons and now offer specialist services within the Middle East Retail sector. Our aim is to provide a thorough and honest service to both our candidates and clients, making sure that we only take on work which we feel we can service to the correct level of satisfaction required.

We currently offer professional and tailored contingency and retained search services to the following specialist sectors of the market: Retail Accountancy and Finance Office Support Human Resources Sales and Marketing Legal

Our aim is to continue to position ourselves in the market as one of the most consistent and successful suppliers of manpower. We strive to make things happen and make a difference to your business and career. Success isnt just about putting people into jobs, but about giving you an honest, personal service. Whether you are a client or a candidate, our aim is to find out exactly what it is that you are looking for, rather than push you to settle for your second choice.