Learning & Development Specialist - Senior
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About the Role
ALEC Holdings seeks a Senior Learning & Development Specialist to design and deliver blended learning programs, facilitate training sessions, and optimize the LMS. The role collaborates with managers to address skill gaps and mentors junior team members.
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Responsibilities
- Design and deliver blended learning programmes (classroom, virtual, e learning) aligned with business goals
- Create content and learning materials tailored to operational, behavioural, leadership, and compliance needs
- Facilitate high impact training sessions across leadership and soft skills areas
- Conduct pre and post training assessments to measure knowledge retention and application
- Track learning outcomes using models such as Kirkpatrick's and recommend improvements
- Prepare periodic reports on learning effectiveness, participation, and ROI for leadership review
- Contribute to the optimisation of the Learning Management System (LMS), including course development, content updates, and data integrity
- Identify and integrate suitable digital learning tools and content providers
- Collaborate with line managers, HR Business Partners, and functional leaders to identify and address skill gaps
- Act as a learning consultant to advise on development solutions for team and individual needs
- Mentor and support junior members of the L&D team, guiding quality of delivery and facilitation
- Promote a culture of continuous learning by championing internal knowledge sharing, mentorship, and self directed learning initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in People & Culture, Education, Psychology, or Business, and/or equivalent demonstrated experience
- Professional certification in L&D (e.g. ATD, CIPD, or equivalent)
- 5+ years' progressive experience in Learning & Development or Corporate Training
- Strong command of learning facilitation techniques, including experiential and virtual methods
- Proficiency in LMS platforms (e.g. Darwinbox, SuccessFactors, Moodle)
- Proficient in MS Office and LMS platforms
- Competence in content creation and instructional design tools such as Canva, Synthesia, Easygenerator, CapCut, Adobe Captivate and MS PowerPoint
- Familiarity with learning metrics and evaluation frameworks
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Training in instructional design, adult learning theory, or facilitation
- Exposure to digital learning systems and blended learning formats
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Your Role
- Design and deliver blended learning programmes (classroom, virtual, e learning) aligned with business goals
- Create content and learning materials tailored to operational, behavioural, leadership, and compliance needs
- Facilitate high impact training sessions across leadership and soft skills areas
- Conduct pre and post training assessments to measure knowledge retention and application
- Track learning outcomes using models such as Kirkpatrick's and recommend improvements
- Prepare periodic reports on learning effectiveness, participation, and ROI for leadership review
- Contribute to the optimisation of the Learning Management System (LMS), including course development, content updates, and data integrity
- Identify and integrate suitable digital learning tools and content providers
- Collaborate with line managers, HR Business Partners, and functional leaders to identify and address skill gaps
- Act as a learning consultant to advise on development solutions for team and individual needs
- Mentor and support junior members of the L&D team, guiding quality of delivery and facilitation
- Promote a culture of continuous learning by championing internal knowledge sharing, mentorship, and self directed learning initiatives
Skills and Competencies
- Strong command of learning facilitation techniques, including experiential and virtual methods
- Proficiency in LMS platforms (e.g. Darwinbox, SuccessFactors, Moodle)
- Proficient in MS Office and LMS platforms
- Competence in content creation and instructional design tools such as Canva, Synthesia, Easygenerator, CapCut, Adobe Captivate and MS PowerPoint, and openness to learning new tools that support individuals to design and develop content
- Familiarity with learning metrics and evaluation frameworks
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Training in instructional design, adult learning theory, or facilitation
- Exposure to digital learning systems and blended learning formats
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in People & Culture, Education, Psychology, or Business, and/or equivalent demonstrated experience
- Professional certification in L&D (e.g. ATD, CIPD, or equivalent)
- 5+ years' progressive experience in Learning & Development or Corporate Training
What We Offer
- The chance to contribute to some of UAE most iconic projects.
- A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
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