Sr. Talent Development Specialist (Training & Development)

Virgin Voyages; Plantation (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Voyages seeks a Senior Talent Development Specialist to deliver high-impact learning experiences, build leadership capability, and create structured development pathways for all levels. The role focuses on enterprise programs, classroom and digital delivery, and measuring impact to reflect Virgin Voyages' brand and standards.

Based at VVHQ in Plantation, FL with a hybrid work model and Collaboration Days on site. Travel to ships or corporate initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience designing and facilitating engaging workshops for all levels, from ICs to senior leaders.
• Experience leveraging digital platforms (LMS, LinkedIn Learning) to build structured development pathways.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging instructor-led, virtual, cohort-based, and peer learning experiences.
• Lead end-to-end deployment of enterprise learning programs and ensure seamless planning and execution.
• Design instructor-led workshops with measurable outcomes using adult learning principles.
• Partner with Instructional Designers during development of eLearning, videos, simulations, and blended learning.
• Mentor and coach facilitators to uphold standards and elevate learner experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Learning & Development, Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field

Tools

LMS

LinkedIn Learning

Job description

The Gig: The Senior Talent Development Specialist delivers high-impact learning experiences that build the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for business success. This role leads the delivery of enterprise learning programs, designs instructor-led workshops, measures learning effectiveness, and ensures every learning experience reflects Virgin Voyages' brand, culture, and learning standards. The role focuses on building leadership capability, strengthening role-based skills, and creating structured development pathways for individual contributors and leaders at all levels. This gig is based at VVHQ - our swanky Virgin Voyages Head Office in Plantation, FL where we follow a hybrid work environment. We can't wait to 'sea' you in person during our Collaboration Days, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, while you enjoy Mondays and Fridays' as remote days.

What You'll Be Up To

Learning Delivery & Facilitation

• Facilitate engaging, learner-centered instructor-led, virtual, cohort-based, and peer learning experiences.
• Lead the end-to-end deployment of enterprise learning programs, ensuring seamless planning, coordination, communication, and execution.
• Adapt facilitation techniques to meet learner needs while maintaining established learning objectives and facilitation standards.
• Serve as the lead facilitator for enterprise learning initiatives and high-profile learning events.
• Mentor and coach facilitators, providing feedback to uphold Virgin Voyages' facilitation standards and continuously elevate the learner experience.

Learning Design & Development

• Design instructor-led workshops that improve business performance by defining measurable performance outcomes and applying evidence-based adult learning principles.
• Develop experiential learning activities, facilitator guides, participant materials, and post-event strategies that reinforce behavior change.
• Partner with Instructional Designers as the subject matter expert during the development of eLearning, videos, simulations, and blended learning experiences.
• Support with content reviews and quality assurance audits to ensure digital learning experiences accurately reflect business processes, learning objectives, and Virgin Voyages standards.
• Refine workshop design on an ongoing basis using learner feedback, facilitator observations, and performance data.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Implement and maintain learning measurement strategies that evaluate learner experience, knowledge acquisition, behavior change, and business impact.
• Analyze learning data, participant feedback, and operational metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintain instructor-led learning materials within assigned program areas, ensuring content remains accurate, current, and aligned with business needs.
• All other duties assigned

Superpowers Required

• Bachelor's degree in Learning & Development, Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in HR, leadership, or talent development
• Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end development initiatives for defined employee groups (e.g., managers, emerging leaders, or new hires).
• Experience designing and facilitating engaging workshops for all levels from individual contributors to senior leaders
• Experience leveraging digital platforms through LMS and third party platforms (like LinkedIn Learning or similar) to build structured development pathways.
• Deep knowledge of adult learning theory, performance-based learning models, and behavior change principles, with practical application in workshop design
• Working knowledge of change management principles as applied to learning and development initiatives
• Proficiency across multiple learning modalities — instructor-led (virtual and in-person), cohort-based, and blended — with the ability to build in reinforcement beyond the initial session
• Ability to create psychologically safe, inclusive learning environments that maximize participation, discussion, practice, and application
• Ability to define and measure program impact
• Strong executive presence, with the ability to facilitate discussions confidently across all levels of leadership, up to and including senior leaders
• Able to travel as needed to facilitate on ships or corporate initiatives

What Matters to Us

At Virgin, your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. We want you to bring it to our hangout spot and help make the place even better. So, we won’t be surprised to hear that when people talk about you they say you are clever, on top of it, able to think ahead, intuitive, passionate and someone people respect and enjoy working with because you make things happen. Virgin Voyages is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified, eligible applicants regardless of their sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity. Our greatest strength comes from our ability to come together as unique individuals -- we seek to always embrace and celebrate our differences, providing an inclusive workplace environment that allows you to be your best self. Virgin Voyages is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Virgin Voyages via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Virgin Voyages HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Virgin Voyages. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Virgin Voyages as a result of the referral or through other means. "I'm often asked what it is that makes Virgin different. The simple answer is — our people." Sir Richard Branson We couldn’t agree more. Our Crew are at the heart of everything we do. They bring the passion, personality, creativity, and care that make Virgin Voyages feel different from anything else at sea. We came together to build the kind of cruise company the industry had never seen before, and doing things the usual way was never really the plan. No stuffy formalities. No cookie-cutter experiences. No that’s just how it's always been done. Just bold ideas, genuine hospitality, and plenty of personality. That takes people who are curious, collaborative, and ready to make an impact. People who care deeply about what they do, bring their own perspective, and are not afraid to question the expected or shake things up when there is a better way. Most of all, it takes people who want to show up every day and be the reason someone smiles. Whether you join us Shipboard or Shoreside, you’ll be part of a Crew that looks out for one another, brings our brand to life, and believes great work can still have a little personality. If you’re looking for predictable, we’re probably not it. But if you want to be part of something bold, people-first, and genuinely different, welcome, you’ll fit right in.