Senior Learning & Development Officer

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Abu Dhabi, ARE
In-Office
Senior level
Agency • Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Lead the learning and development strategy, training calendar, budget, and employee capability programs. Conduct training needs analyses, design and coordinate technical, behavioral, leadership, and compliance training, and develop competency frameworks and learning pathways. Manage onboarding, external training providers, LMS administration, succession planning, coaching, and mentoring. Evaluate training effectiveness, maintain learning records, and report L&D KPIs.
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Senior Learning & Development Officer
Talent Development Program
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Experience: 6–8 years, including at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role

We are seeking a Learning & Development Lead to drive L&D strategy, employee capability development, and leadership programmes aligned with business needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the Learning & Development strategy, annual training calendar, and training budget.
  • Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and identify employee skill and competency gaps.
  • Design and coordinate technical, behavioural, leadership, and compliance training using instructional design principles.
  • Build competency frameworks, learning pathways, and leadership development programmes.
  • Support succession planning, talent development, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Manage employee onboarding, external training providers, and Learning Management System (LMS) administration where applicable.
  • Evaluate training effectiveness, maintain learning records, and report L&D KPIs.


Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
  • 6–8 years of Learning & Development experience, including 2+ years in a senior or leadership role.
  • Strong experience in instructional design, training facilitation, competency development, and leadership development.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, project management, communication, and analytical skills.
  • CIPD, SHRM, ATD, CPTD, or equivalent certification preferred.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Education, or a related field
  • 6–8 years of Learning and Development experience
  • At least 2 years in a senior or leadership role
  • Experience in instructional design, training facilitation, competency development, and leadership development
  • Stakeholder management, project management, communication, and analytical skills
  • CIPD, SHRM, ATD, CPTD, or equivalent certification
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The Company

What We Do

TalentOne is a UAE-based recruitment and staffing partner and a PureHealth asset. It connects skilled professionals with businesses and provides customized workforce solutions, including recruiting, payroll and administrative support, medical licensing, PRO services, and call-center/customer-service staffing. The company uses technology, AI, data analysis, and industry knowledge to make hiring efficient while helping employers build teams and candidates advance their careers.

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