Regional Learning & Development Officer British Embassy Brussels

An exciting development opportunity has become available in Brussels for an experienced learning and development professional to work as part of a vibrant global team within the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).

This position is a full time fixed term contract as a Regional Learning & Development Officer (RLDO). The RLDO will be responsible for partnering with Embassies to meet L&D needs for all staff, based in Western and Northern Europe and the Baltic States. The role requires extensive travel to support learning by delivering soft skills and management training for all levels of staff.

Applications should be sent with full C.V. and covering letter (under 200 KB) to the attention of the Recruitment Officer, CSB (brussels.recruitment@fco.gov.uk). Existing members of the locally engaged staff should inform their Head of Section if they respond to this notice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help Embassies identify L&D needs through strong account management;
• Support in designing programmes to meet needs using a variety of methods and resources;
• Deliver on soft skills and management development programmes throughout the region; this will involve travel up to 60% of the time;
• Conduct overall learning needs analysis to ensure learning and development needs are met;
• Contribute to the design and development of training curriculum;
• Evaluate course feedback to determine effectiveness of training sessions with regard to course content and training delivery;
• Keep up to date on trends, ideas and innovations to continually assess and improve training methods and materials;
• Conduct Investors in People (IIP) health checks and internal reviews to support best management practice;
• Consistently model best practice in all aspects of work.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

• At least three years training delivery experience. Ideally in management development, soft skills and/or coaching within a corporate environment. Other sectors like education, vocational skills, or others will be considered;
• Knowledge of learning and development processes including learning needs assessment, learning evaluation and delivery methods;
• Ability to deliver effective learning through a variety of communication channels i.e. face to face and virtual;
• Outstanding verbal, presentation and written skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills for influencing at all levels within the organisation;
• Self-motivated, independent and effective team player;
• Ability to lead by example and foster mentoring relationships;
• Excellent computer skills; specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Desirable Skills

• Any knowledge of European languages would be a plus, specifically Dutch and French;
• Recognised coaching qualification.

Gross monthly salary: €2736.57

Applications with a full CV and supporting statement (under 200 KB) in English should be sent to the Recruitment Officer, CSB British Embassy, ave d’auderghem 10, 1040 Brussels
(brussels.recruitment@fco.gov.uk). The closing date for applications is 16th March 2012 and interviews will be held in Brussels on Monday 26th March.

Please note only applicants called for interview will be contacted and any costs associated with the interview will not be reimbursed. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Belgium.

The British Missions in Brussels are an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or physical disability. We aim to reflect the diversity of society.