Learning & Development Manager - Saudi National

Tahaluf is the largest B2B live and on-demand events organiser in Saudi Arabia by space, attendance, colleagues, and revenue. It is a joint venture between Informa PLC, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and the Events Investment Fund (EIF).

Tahaluf is bold, visionary, and determined to make an impact. Our team fosters a culture of collaboration, creativity, and a little fun, here teamwork rules and work feels as exciting as the events we create. Scaling at this pace also requires exceptional local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to work with a range of government and non-government organisations at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s B2B and B2C large-scale events scene.

Be part of something BIG with Tahaluf’s series of record-breaking events: LEAP and Cityscape - the largest events in the world in their respective fields of tech and real estate; Black Hat MEA - a Guinness World Record holder for the largest CTF competition during the event; and CPHI Middle East - the largest pharma debut event in history, to name just a few. Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector.

Join our ambitious and highly committed team, unafraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. From day one, you’ll dive into large-scale projects under the guidance of a supportive leadership team that will encourage your personal development and open doors to new opportunities.

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Learning and Development Manager to design and develop engaging learning collateral and materials for a company in large scale B2B Exhibitions. Collaborating closely with subject matter experts within the organization, you will translate expertise into effective training content. You will also be responsible for establishing processes, policies, and procedures in consultation with the business, as well as building a comprehensive train-the-trainer program. Additionally, you will provide facilitation guidance and hands-on support to subject matter experts to deliver engaging, impactful training sessions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and design high-quality learning materials and collateral.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather and translate expertise into learning content.
• Develop processes, policies, and procedures in partnership with the business.
• Build and deliver a train-the-trainer program to prepare internal facilitators.
• Provide facilitation guidance, coaching, and support to subject matter experts for training delivery.
• Ensure training methods are engaging, effective and aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage an End to End launch project to execution.
• Talent Management: Mapping out Competencies & Identifying training development plan.
• Stakeholders' Management.
• Manage the entire processes of training curriculum.
• proactive in seeking better business understanding since his/her joining in an organization.
• has the ownership and ability to maintain, implement and execute the L&D strategy

• Saudi National.
• Overall 8 or 7 years of experience, 5 years must in L&D.
• Familiar with multiple learning management systems.
• Managed to build a course before by him/herself.
• Proven experience in instructional design and learning content development.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to build training programs.
• Experience in process and policy development.
• Experience in facilitation
• Knowledge of exhibition management or related fields is a plus.

Core Benefits:  

• Medical Insurance for individual and family
• Annual leave – 25 days
• Remote working on Sundays
• Working anywhere – 1 month every year
• School fees contribution, 40,000 SAR per child per year (up to a max of three children)
• Wellbeing Benefits
• Residency visa including yearly dependent fees
• Individual annual flight allowance for ex-pats

Local Relocation Package*:  

• Paid flight to Riyadh – individual and family
• 30 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from arrival date or a one-off payment of SAR 5,000
• Up to SAR 2,500 reimbursement of shipping goods/excess baggage costs

*If eligible  

We work hard to make sure life at Tahaluf is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. We don't just accept difference, we celebrate it.  We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances and base hiring decisions on relevant qualifications and merit.  We are proud to provide a disability-friendly environment. If you require any support or adjustments to participate in our interview or selection processes, please let us know.