Talent Management - Learning & Development

I am seeking an innovative and forward-thinking Learning & Development Consultant to join a leading organisation within the entertainment and leisure sector in Dubai.

This is an exciting opportunity for an L&D professional who is passionate about transforming the way people learn, bringing fresh ideas, creativity and modern learning approaches to an established learning environment.

Working within an existing L&D framework, you will help evolve and enhance learning initiatives, developing engaging and interactive training experiences that build employee capabilities and elevate the overall learning experience.

I am looking for someone who thinks outside the box, stays ahead of emerging L&D trends and understands how to leverage digital learning, video content, AI and innovative training methods to make learning more accessible, engaging and impactful.

This is a 6 month renewable contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance and develop existing Learning & Development frameworks, introducing fresh ideas and innovative approaches to employee learning.
• Design and deliver engaging learning programmes, workshops and training initiatives tailored to business and operational needs.
• Explore and implement modern learning methods, including digital learning, e-learning, video-based content, AI-enabled tools and interactive training experiences.
• Stay up to date with emerging L&D trends, technologies and best practices, bringing new ideas to continuously improve the learning offering.
• Develop creative learning materials, facilitator guides, presentations and digital training content.
• Identify learning needs and capability gaps, translating these into practical and engaging development solutions.
• Work closely with operational teams and business stakeholders to ensure learning initiatives are relevant, practical and aligned with business requirements.
• Measure the effectiveness of learning programmes, gathering feedback and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support wider employee development initiatives and collaborate with relevant HR and talent teams where required.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of dedicated experience within Learning & Development.
• Previous experience within hospitality, entertainment, tourism, events, leisure or customer/guest experience-driven environments is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience designing, developing and delivering engaging training programmes and learning initiatives.
• A creative and innovative approach to L&D, with the ability to challenge traditional training methods and introduce new ideas.
• Familiarity with modern learning trends, digital learning platforms, e-learning, video-based training and emerging AI tools.
• Experience developing interactive and blended learning solutions for diverse employee populations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work closely with operational teams and business leaders.
• Excellent facilitation, communication and presentation skills.
• A genuine passion for employee development and creating impactful learning experiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Business Administration or a related discipline.

Availability: Preference will be given to candidates available immediately.

We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.

We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to get a deeper understanding of your profile, to discuss the role in more detail and potential next steps.