Learning & Development Manager (Trainee)

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of all company learning programs including planning, facilitation, record keeping and evaluation.

• Monitor and maintain the required level of spoken English on-board as per company procedures.

• Support and drive leadership development.

• Observe company, government and/or flag state quality standards for program, facilities and administration.

• Diligently monitor and maintain compliance of all regulatory, corporate and other prescribed programs, as directed.

• Ensure thorough record keeping and produce accurate and timely reports, per guidelines.

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the ship's Learning Resource Center and e-learning administration.

• Control, monitor and manage the cost efficiency of the L&D department.

• Support employee engagement programs and welfare activities.

• Collaborate with the HR Director and HR Team to support HR Services to team members.

• Actively participate in, perform and sustain any other special projects/duties as assigned by HR Leadership.

Essential Requirements:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively collaborate across cultures and positions.

• A minimum of 2 years' experience managing a L&D function or operational role at management level with employee training being a key responsibility.

• Relevant undergraduate degree and/or CIPD/SHRM certification.

• Keen attention to detail and strong administrative skills.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite at intermediate level or higher.

• Proactive & reliable; can function with minimal supervision.

• Effective communicator with the ability to present to groups, facilitate meetings and training programs & hold development discussions.

• Credible, reliable and responsible with high ethical standards.

• Consistently positive attitude.

• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous cruise ship and/or maritime training experience preferred but not essential.

Contract:

• 6 months on-board, followed by 2 months of vacation

• Single cabin with private bathroom facilities

• Successful candidates will be placed in a talent pool until positions open across the fleet. (Circa Q4 2026).

*Please note that successful candidates will be required to share a cabin with one other person (private bathroom facilities) for approximately 3 months while training.