Education Learning and Development Lead at Valenture Institute

Key areas of responsibility are, but not limited to:

• Liaise with the Education and Impact Division, Heads of Department, to get a clear view on their hiring needs relative to the organisational goals.
• Collaborate with the Talent Department on screening and evaluation requirements.
• Screen candidates and assess applicants' knowledge, skills, and present shortlisted candidates to Heads of Department or assigned hiring manager.
• Review pre-employment competency tests and videos, and conduct applicant preliminary interviews as required.
• Develop a sustainable candidate lead strategy and maintain a database/bench of qualified professionals to rapidly respond to talent management needs.
• Gain a full working knowledge of each Department to work alongside leadership teams to design effective training programmes.
• Develop, manage and implement learning and development strategy for the Division.
• Assess employee needs for continued professional development.
• Carry out research and incorporate new methodologies for effective development and overall growth.
• Develop and facilitate training initiatives and review and select external training materials as required.
• Update training initiatives on an ongoing basis to ensure they remain relevant.
• Evaluate effectiveness of training and development initiatives.
• Record and report training courses, schedules, and results; and share these with the management on a regular basis.
• Improve organisation attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices that support professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Education or minimum of 5 years related experience.
• Experience managing a team.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Understanding of recruitment processes.
• Experience with (phone and in-person) interviews, candidate screening and evaluation.
• Experience in developing and implementing learning and development initiatives.
• Up-to-date knowledge of effective instructional models and resources.
• Good understanding of organisational growth.
• Familiarity with social media and other professional networks.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated, strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset.
• The ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, strong organisational skills and flexibility to adapt and change priorities with limited notice.
• A creative and entrepreneurial approach, and willingness to innovate and take measured risks.

Benefits

• Family member discount for Valenture Institute
• Remote work
• Voluntary savings Programme

Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, your application is considered unsuccessful at this time.