Learning And Development Specialist

Role PurposeThe Learning & Development (L&D) specialist will be appointed on a fixed-term, project-based assignment to establish and implement a comprehensive Learning & Development framework from scratch across the Group's entities and geographical locations.Key ResponsibilitiesL&D Framework Development: Establish the Group's L&D function from scratch, including policies, procedures, processes, guidelines and training structures.Training Needs Analysis: Conduct comprehensive training needs assessments across all departments, entities and geographical locations to identify skills gaps and development requirements.Training Strategy & Planning: Develop a Group-wide L&D strategy, annual training calendar, training budgets and implementation roadmap aligned with business objectives.Competency Development: Establish competency frameworks, employee development plans and structured learning pathways for different employee levels.Training Implementation: Design training programmes covering technical, functional, behavioural, compliance and leadership development requirements.Training Providers: Identify, evaluate and coordinate external training providers, negotiate costs and establish a preferred vendor database.L&D Systems & Reporting: Establish training records, tracking mechanisms, reporting dashboards, evaluation processes and relevant KPIs to measure training effectiveness.Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with the Group Head of HR, department heads to ensure consistent implementation of training initiatives.Knowledge Transfer & Handover: Document all established processes, train the existing HR team and ensure a smooth handover of the L&D framework for ongoing management.Candidate ProfileThe successful candidate will be expected to:Established a structured and operational Group-wide L&D framework.Completed training needs assessments and identified organisational development priorities.Developed L&D policies, procedures, competency frameworks and an annual training calendar.Implemented priority training programmes and established reporting and evaluation mechanisms.Successfully transferred all L&D processes, documentation and responsibilities to the existing HR team.Nature of AppointmentThis is a fixed-term, project-based assignment focused on building and implementing the Group's L&D framework rather than managing an ongoing permanent function. The successful candidate must be a highly experienced, self-driven and hands-on L&D professional capable of independently establishing the function, implementing the required processes and ensuring a successful handover to the Group HR team.Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organisational Development or a related field.Minimum 8–10 years of relevant L&D experience, preferably within a diversified or multinational organisation.Proven experience in establishing an L&D function from scratch is essential.Strong experience in training needs analysis, competency frameworks, training design, programme implementation and budget management.Experience managing L&D projects across multiple entities or geographical locations.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, organisational and project management skills.Ability to work independently, take full ownership and deliver agreed objectives within defined timelines.