Learning & Development Manager

Malta

Our client, a well-established group of companies operating across the construction, manufacturing and property sectors is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Manager to lead and enhance employee development initiatives across the organisation.

Working closely with senior management and department heads, you will develop and implement learning strategies that support business growth, improve workforce capability and ensure compliance with industry standards and legislation. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional who enjoys creating structured learning programmes and measuring their impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess learning and development requirements across departments, business units and employee levels.
• Work with managers to identify competency gaps and create development plans that support business objectives and future succession planning.
• Source and evaluate external training providers while identifying opportunities to utilise internal expertise.
• Develop and maintain the company’s annual training calendar, ensuring programmes cover technical, leadership, health & safety, environmental and personal development topics.
• Coordinate all aspects of training delivery, including scheduling, venue arrangements, communication with delegates, trainer liaison and training materials.
• Manage attendance records and maintain accurate documentation for all learning activities.
• Measure the effectiveness of training programmes using recognised evaluation methods and recommend improvements where required.
• Produce regular reports on training activity, compliance, participation levels, budgets and return on investment.
• Ensure all statutory and mandatory training requirements remain current, including monitoring certifications, licences and renewal dates.
• Maintain accurate learning records within the HR information system and ensure confidentiality and data integrity.
• Support compliance with Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and ISO management systems by ensuring appropriate training documentation and audit records are maintained.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development throughout the organisation.

The successful applicant will possess:

• An MQF Level 6 qualification (or equivalent) in Human Resources, Learning & Development or a related discipline.
• At least four years’ experience within Learning & Development, Talent Development or a similar HR function.
• Experience designing, coordinating and evaluating structured training programmes.
• A sound understanding of employment legislation, training compliance and learning best practice.
• Knowledge of ISO management systems and regulated training environments would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and produce meaningful management reports.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence working with Microsoft Office applications and HR systems.
• The ability to deliver training using a variety of learning methods and engage with employees at all levels.
• Familiarity with competency frameworks and psychometric assessments would be considered an advantage.
• Fluency in both Maltese and English.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic L&D professional to join a successful and forward-thinking organisation.

Please contact Ami Baird for full details – ami.baird@ablyresources.com