About the Role:
At Al Sharkawy Property Holdings Ltd, we believe that strong businesses are built by capable, confident and continuously developing people. As our property, facilities and business services operations grow across Dumfries and the wider region, we are investing in a structured learning culture that supports both individual performance and long term organisational success.
We are looking for a Director of Learning and Development who will lead the design and delivery of our company wide learning strategy. You will work closely with senior leadership, department heads and operational teams to identify skills gaps, strengthen leadership capability and create development programmes that directly support business objectives.
This is not simply a training delivery position. You will shape how employees learn, grow and progress throughout the organisation.
Why Work With Us?
The Environment:
Our office is based in Dumfries, with convenient access to key commercial areas and transport links. We offer a professional, collaborative working environment where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and take ownership of their work.
Strategic Influence:
Learning and development is treated as a core business function. You will work directly with senior decision makers and have the opportunity to influence workforce planning, leadership development and organisational performance.
Business Growth:
As the company expands its property and corporate services operations, you will play a central role in preparing employees and managers for increased responsibility and future growth.
Professional Development:
You will receive support for relevant professional memberships, leadership programmes, industry events and continuing professional development activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Learning and Development Strategy:
Develop and implement a company wide learning and development strategy aligned with business priorities, workforce needs and long term growth plans.
Leadership Development:
Create structured programmes for current and future leaders, including management training, coaching, succession planning and performance development.
Training Needs Analysis:
Work with department heads to identify skills gaps, operational risks and development requirements across property, finance, commercial and corporate support teams.
Programme Design and Delivery:
Design practical and engaging learning programmes using classroom sessions, workshops, coaching, digital learning and blended development methods.
Performance and Career Development:
Support the implementation of career pathways, competency frameworks and development plans that provide employees with clear opportunities for progression.
Learning Evaluation:
Measure the effectiveness of learning programmes through employee feedback, performance data, completion rates and business impact assessments.
Compliance and Mandatory Training:
Ensure that required training is completed and accurately recorded, including health and safety, data protection, equality, professional conduct and operational compliance.
Stakeholder Management:
Partner with senior leaders, managers, external training providers and professional bodies to ensure learning initiatives are relevant, cost effective and consistently delivered.
Budget Management:
Prepare and manage the annual learning and development budget, negotiate with external suppliers and ensure resources are used effectively.
Team Leadership:
Lead and support members of the learning, training or people development function, setting clear objectives and maintaining high standards of delivery.
What We Are Looking For:
Experience:
At least 7 years of experience in learning and development, organisational development, talent management or a related people function, including a minimum of 2 years in a senior leadership role.
Leadership Background:
Proven experience designing and delivering leadership development programmes for managers, department heads or senior professionals.
Strategic Capability:
Strong ability to translate business objectives into practical learning, capability and workforce development plans.
Communication Skills:
Excellent presentation, facilitation and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work with employees at all organisational levels.
Analytical Skills:
Ability to evaluate training outcomes, interpret workforce data and demonstrate the business value of learning initiatives.
Qualifications:
A degree or recognised professional qualification in human resources, learning and development, organisational psychology, business management or a related discipline is preferred.
Professional Membership:
CIPD membership or an equivalent recognised learning and development qualification would be advantageous.
Mindset:
You are commercially aware, organised and people focused. You understand that effective learning must improve performance, support progression and contribute directly to business results.
Pay: £56,900.00-£85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
