Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different™ brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated signature dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience. Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments. Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

　　Jumeirah Group’s newest resort Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab will lead a new generation of Group’s ultra-luxury portfolio. Nestled at the tip of a peninsula at the heart of Dubai’s largest private beach, with design influences of a futuristic superyacht, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab will feature 303 rooms, 84 suites, and 82 serviced residences set amid private landscaped gardens. It encompasses specially integrated wellness and leisure destinations and an impressive line-up of signature restaurants, including a new concept comprising 4 restaurants in 1. With all rooms offering a panoramic vista over the Arabian Sea, this statement property will mark a new epoch for Jumeirah Group.

　　About the Job:

　　An opportunity has arisen for a Director to join the Learning and Development team at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

　　Supporting to set up the function and role during Pre-Opening phase.

　　Working closely between the Hotel and our Residences to support any operational needs

　　Provide learning and development service and support to leadership within the business unit

　　Drive compliance with Jumeirah HR processes related to Learning and Development in a way that is consistent across the business unit

　　Oversee and action the Learning and Development budget to maximize the business unit’s return on investment in our colleagues while controlling expenses to remain within the budget for the discipline

　　Evaluating individual and organizational development needs as well as assessing the success of development plans to help employees make the most of learning opportunities in line with Learning and Development strategy and initiatives

　　Stay abreast of the latest developments in learning trends, changes in learning theory, and developments in learning technologies

　　Work closely with various leaders across the organization to deploy programs aligned with the spirit of Jumeirah, culture, strategic imperatives, upskilling requirements, and e-learning

　　Guide and coach Departmental Trainers to ensure consistent departmental training that meets the needs of the business unit while executing on brand and LQA standards

　　Manage and deliver various Learning and Development projects associated with apprenticeship program, intern and graduate hires, nationals upskilling programs, induction and onboarding program

　　Implement various learning methods and strategies (e.g. coaching, job-shadowing, online training, and management/leadership programs)

　　About you:

　　The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

　　Ideally Pre-Opening experience, experience on setting up any related systems or structures in the role | department.

　　Able to work with tight deadlines and under pressure due to intensive preopening phase.

　　Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Human Resources Development, OD, Business, Hospitality Management or related discipline.

　　2 years of experience in managing Learning and Development delivery for international audiences across multiple functions

　　2 years facilitation experience

　　Strong capability in Microsoft Office applications

　　Fluent in Business Level English – written and spoken

　　Ability to lead and develop individual team members

　　About the Benefits:

　　We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package including dental coverage, flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.