I am seeking an innovative and forward-thinking Learning & Development Consultant to join a leading organisation within the entertainment and leisure sector in Dubai.
This is an exciting opportunity for an L&D professional who is passionate about transforming the way people learn, bringing fresh ideas, creativity and modern learning approaches to an established learning environment.
Working within an existing L&D framework, you will help evolve and enhance learning initiatives, developing engaging and interactive training experiences that build employee capabilities and elevate the overall learning experience.
I am looking for someone who thinks outside the box, stays ahead of emerging L&D trends and understands how to leverage digital learning, video content, AI and innovative training methods to make learning more accessible, engaging and impactful.
This is a 6 month renewable contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Enhance and develop existing Learning & Development frameworks, introducing fresh ideas and innovative approaches to employee learning.
- Design and deliver engaging learning programmes, workshops and training initiatives tailored to business and operational needs.
- Explore and implement modern learning methods, including digital learning, e-learning, video-based content, AI-enabled tools and interactive training experiences.
- Stay up to date with emerging L&D trends, technologies and best practices, bringing new ideas to continuously improve the learning offering.
- Develop creative learning materials, facilitator guides, presentations and digital training content.
- Identify learning needs and capability gaps, translating these into practical and engaging development solutions.
- Work closely with operational teams and business stakeholders to ensure learning initiatives are relevant, practical and aligned with business requirements.
- Measure the effectiveness of learning programmes, gathering feedback and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Support wider employee development initiatives and collaborate with relevant HR and talent teams where required.
Requirements
- 5-8 years of dedicated experience within Learning & Development.
- Previous experience within hospitality, entertainment, tourism, events, leisure or customer/guest experience-driven environments is strongly preferred.
- Proven experience designing, developing and delivering engaging training programmes and learning initiatives.
- A creative and innovative approach to L&D, with the ability to challenge traditional training methods and introduce new ideas.
- Familiarity with modern learning trends, digital learning platforms, e-learning, video-based training and emerging AI tools.
- Experience developing interactive and blended learning solutions for diverse employee populations.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work closely with operational teams and business leaders.
- Excellent facilitation, communication and presentation skills.
- A genuine passion for employee development and creating impactful learning experiences.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Business Administration or a related discipline.
Availability: Preference will be given to candidates available immediately.
We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in United Arab Emirates.