Learning and Development Manager

Job description / Role

We are looking for a NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKING Learning and Development Manager to support the overall business strategy and help the business grow through it employees and Learning & Development initiatives. Furthermore, the role is to develop and enhance the business’s talent and evolve the company’s future leaders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
- Plan departmental/functional training budgets, forecast costs and delegate numbers as required by organisational planning and budgeting systems.
- Assess relevant training needs for staff individuals and organisation, in consultation with departmental heads, including assessment methods and measurement systems entailed.
- Stay informed as to relevant skill and qualifications levels required by staff for effective performance, and circulate requirements and relevant information to the organisation as appropriate.
- Produce organisational strategy and plans to meet training and development needs, and manage training delivery, measurement and follow-up as necessary.
- Design training courses and programmes necessary to meet training needs, or manage this activity via external providers.
- Identify, select and manage external training and accreditation bodies, agencies and providers necessary to deliver required training to appropriate standards.
- Organise training venues, logistics, transport, accommodation as required, to achieve efficient training attendance and delivery.
- Plan and deliver training courses personally where necessary to compliment that provided externally or internally by others.
- Arrange for the maintenance of all necessary equipment and materials relating to the effective delivery and measurement of training.
- Ensure all training activities and materials meet with relevant organisational and statutory policies, including health and safety, employment and equality laws.
- Monitor and report on activities, costs, performance, etc. as required.
- Develop self, and maintain knowledge in relevant field at all times.

SALARY:
Between AED 25,000 – AED 30,000 per month depending on your experience

Requirements

- Open and approachable management style.
- Able to inspire and leads others to achieve challenging results.
- To work as an individual and to be a team player. Confident, articulate and clear communication skills with all level of employees.
- To develop good working relationships with colleagues and other internal departments.
- Motivational with a positive attitude at all times.
- Confident public speaker.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Email.
- Numerically and grammatically accurate.
- Thrives in a fast paced, results-oriented environment requiring a high degree of flexibility whilst retaining business disciplines.
- Verbally articulate.
- Previous experience of managing training in multiple countries.

Desirable:
- Understanding of learning needs analysis.
- Creation of training programs.
- Worked as an L&D Manager for a Construction or Engineering company.

They are an international business with a diverse range of projects in the sectors they serve, they can offer opportunities and experiences that few others in the industry can match.

They have the strength and vision to tackle projects that others say are impossible. They use their entrepreneurial spirit to challenge preconceived ideas and to discover new approaches and methodologies. Their determination means that they unlock and deliver value that remains hidden to others.

The company has been delivering landmark property and infrastructure assets for more than 50 years. They are a leading international contractor with a focus on sustainable growth.

They are at their best creating large-scale and complex landmark buildings, commercial structures and infrastructure projects. Forward-thinking and focused, they build sustainable futures and enrich communities.

Their contracting heritage is in construction – forged in Australia – with ensuing growth in the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Canada. They are expanding this legacy, applying their expertise and strength to the Engineering and Infrastructure sectors. Through 50 years of business experience they recognise unique opportunities in property and infrastructure. They respond decisively, harnessing the expert skills and capabilities of their team to create positive, sustainable outcomes for the people they work with, the community and the environment.

About the Company

Mission:

To establish a 'Best practise' for the recruitment industry in the Middle East.