Learning and Development Manager

Knight Frank MENA; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the property consultancy sector is seeking a dynamic Learning and Development Manager to enhance employee skills and support career development. The role involves designing and managing training programs aligned with organizational goals, requiring strong interpersonal and strategic thinking skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in learning and development.
• Experience in needs assessments, program design, and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute learning strategies and programs.
• Evaluate individual and organizational development needs.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

As we continue to expand and evolve, we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Learning and Development (L&D) Manager to join our team and lead our efforts in employee development and organizational growth. The L&D Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive training programs that enhance employee skills, support career development, and align with organizational goals. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for fostering a learning culture.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute learning strategies and programs that align to business objectives.
• Evaluate individual and organizational development needs
• Implement various learning methods across the region such as coaching, job-shadowing, and online training.
• Design, source and deliver training programs using a variety of learning platforms including e-learning courses, workshops and other trainings.
• Structure and regularly evaluate competency framework.
• Provide support through promotion rounds, objective settings and appraisals
• Produce training materials, content and resources.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the training programs including scheduling, communication, logistics and vendor management.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make improvements as needed.
• Assess the success of employee development plans and help employees make the most of learning opportunities.
• Plan, execute and evaluate mentorship programs across multiple business lines
• Prepare and present reports on training outcomes, trends, and recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure training programs comply with industry standards and regulations.
• Stay current with L&D trends and best practices to continuously enhance program offerings.
• Help managers develop their team members through career pathing.
• Support with succession planning strategies.
• Track budgets and negotiate contracts for L&D programs.
• Hire and oversee other training and L&D Specialists as required.
• Develop strong relationships with service line leaders, global L&D partners, consultants and trainers.
• Other tasks as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in learning and development related role with demonstrated experience in needs assessments, program design and curriculum development.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems and e-learning platforms and practices.
• Current knowledge of effective learning and development methods.
• Experience in project management and budgeting.
• Ability to collaborate with various global stakeholders and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of regional business culture and regulations.
• The ability to understand and make use of computers and information technology
• Software: Microsoft Office programs to a proficient level.
• Language skills: Fluency in English, written and verbal. Fluency in Arabic or other languages is advantageous.
• Travel: Flexible attitude towards travelling.

About the Company

Founded in 1896, Knight Frank has grown to become the world's largest privately owned global property agency and consultancy. Headquartered in London with 388 offices, employing more than 16,000 people, spanning six continents, Knight Frank provides the highest standards of quality and integrity in global residential and commercial property advisory services.

Knight Frank Middle East provides integrated residential and commercial real estate transaction, consultancy, and management services with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Bahrain, Riyadh, Jeddah and Cairo. The MEA region also comprises the continent of Africa where there are boundless career opportunities via our network in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

For more information about Knight Frank, please visit our website at http://www.knightfrank.ae and watch Our View.