Learning & Development Function Head

One of the best-known hotel chains in Turkey, The Marmara Collection are actively involved in tourism since 1978. The Marmara Collection, boast a total of 7 hotels (The Marmara Taksim, The Marmara Pera, The Marmara Şişli, The Marmara Antalya, The Marmara Bodrum, The Marmara Manhattan, The Marmara Park Avenue), 2 residences (The Marmara Suadiye & The Marmara Pendik), 1 wine factory Vinkara Wines and the most prestigious event venue in the country Esma Sultan Mansion.

“Innovation” is the key word for The Marmara Collection, where a philosophy “not static, but dynamic” is fully internalized. All hotels are different from one another keeping the highest level of service quality and standards in order to provide guests a warm and surprising atmosphere throughout the chain. “Extraordinary” is what best describes the group, where guests are provided with the full privileges of high-quality service and experience the unique blend of contemporary with a Turkish flair.

As The Marmara Collection we are looking for a Learning & Development Function Head to join our team.

Job Description:

• Prepare annual training plans upon the departments’ training needs
• Design and execute scheduled trainings for the subjects predetermined including orientation
• Determine the right training company and right trainer for the trainings when needed
• Track training performance via regular surveys and ensure continuous improvement
• Manage all process for individual development plans via providing support to create and to execute individual development plans, tracking and reporting
• Plan and manage Training Budget
• Create a pool for “in house trainers” and make use of this pool in the most efficient way
• Report all trainings and make sure execution of the training plans are in line with the KPIs
• Responsible for the operations of online training platform
• Cooperate with Health & Safety Expert and Company Doctor for Fire, Health & Safety, First Aid and Food Hygiene trainings

• 6-8 years’ experience delivering training within a broad variety of training subject (including training needs analysis, planning, designing, measuring and evaluation) (Preferably in a hotel chain)
• University degree (Preferably Hospitality, Tourism Management or Education)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point
• Good team player with excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic about training
• Excellent level of all commands of English & Turkish
• Analytical thinker, proactive, great organizational skills