Training Administration Manager – Al-Futtaim Training Centre
Al Futtaim Group
UAE
Ref: HP698-4135
Al Futtaim Group

The Role


The Role


The Al-Futtaim Training Centre was established 22 years ago to train and develop the Group's most valuable asset, its human resources.
The Centre works in partnership with the Group's businesses and also with Group Principals, Suppliers and External Customers. The Training Centre assists its partners with their Training Needs and Customised Programmes which are developed to meet these needs accordingly.
The Centre offers courses in Management, Personal Development, Sales and Marketing, Technical, Language, Communication and Information Technology. It also offers its premises to its customers for their own conferences, meetings and in-house product training sessions and many more.We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Training Administration Manager to work from the Al Futtaim Training Centre in Dubai.
Reporting to the Group Training Operations Manager you will be responsible for:

* Effectively managing and controlling the Training Administration for the Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Joint Ventures and external clients
* Supporting business objectives and development needs for all stakeholders of the Al-Futtaim Group Learning & Development function including Admin Team, Consultants, suppliers, Corporate Services,  Government agencies and AFG regional operations
* Create, implement and continuous improvement of training systems and practices
* Achieving productivity of training participation across the business as per required reporting metrics
* Ownership of facility management inclusive of Admin team performance
* Ensure all current systems and infrastructure for reporting are in place, maintained and are 100% accurate (SAP functionality)
* Provide the relevant business functions with the relevant and up to date Business Information to support operations and promote Group L&D ROI and commercial value
* Implement a Staff Scheduling System and further developments to measure productivity
* Ensure expenditure of Professional fees budget is accurately recorded and equitably distributed amongst AFG divisional businesses
* Ensure all accounting and budget practices are complied with and meet internal audit expectations
* Provide strong communications and information flow to the AFG of businesses
* Support Regional Operations across MENA
* Support Emiratisation and government agencies in adhering to regulations and corporate social responsibility
* Ensure that admin support has the support and infrastructure to support the expansion plans including the tools to the job at the correct time
* Participate and contribute to Organisational Development projects as and when required
* Act as a business support for the General Manager if requested
* Take all Admin related decisions and liaise with team member's especially senior management to compliment the overall business operations which require the use of analytical thinking to solve problems and challenges on a short & long term basis
* To work hours as required to ensure consistency, accuracy and the reputation of the Group L&D function are held in the highest esteem by all key stakeholders

Requirements


Requirements


To apply for the role you should have the following skills and experiences:

* Formal qualifications: Diploma/Degree in relevant discipline (HRM, Business Admin, Information Technology)
* 3 to 5 years as a Training administrator
* Effective Communication, project management, strong people and time management skills
* Customer Service experience would be a distinct advantage
* ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or IT Systems knowledge
* Knowledge of SAP would be advantageous
* Expert knowledge of MS office
* Problem Solving under pressure and tight deadlines
* Tactical Planning and extremely high levels of organization and attention to detail

About the Company


About the Company


Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Group’s continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Group’s belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.

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