Learning & Development Specialist (shipping, maritime, or oil & gas background preferred)

Company Overview

Offering a complete ecosystem of maritime services, including broking, finance, port services and research, Clarksons is at the heart of global shipping. Our unrivalled reach, expertise, and depth of experience, combined with leading research, enables us to partner with clients across every sector to meet the demands of the world’s rapidly evolving maritime, offshore, trade and energy markets. Building on our unique heritage and harnessing our insights to see further, faster, we work with our clients and communities to create strategies that have a positive impact on the industry and the world around us. Dedicated to excellence, it’s our people that drive success for our clients.

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Role Summary

You will be responsible for the delivery of learning and development initiatives. The role will focus on delivering and facilitating learning, development and training, maintaining and developing content internal Learning & Development platforms (Clarksons Academy & Udemy), coordinating learning events, and supporting the professional development of employees across the business.

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will leverage shipping industry expertise to deliver engaging learning experiences that enhance employee capability and support career development.

This role is ideally suited to an individual with strong facilitation skills, practical shipping knowledge and a passion for learning and development. Knowledge of the shipping, maritime, or oil & gas industry is preferred. 

This role could potentially be on a full-time or part-time basis , and we welcome applications from candidates seeking either arrangement. This will be discussed further during the interview process.

What you’ll be doing

Learning Delivery & Facilitation

• Facilitate engaging in-person and virtual learning experiences for employees across the business.
• Coordinate and facilitate divisional training weeks and other specialist learning events.
• Deliver and/or coordinate professional skills training (e.g. presentation, and consultative selling skills).
• Lead and facilitate global webinars, workshops and seminars.

Clarksons Academy Content & Development

• Act as the key point of contact for Clarksons Academy.
• Maintain, review and update content to ensure it remains relevant, accurate and engaging.
• Work closely with internal subject matter experts and the Marketing team to develop new learning content.
• Source and coordinate contributions from the business, including Clarksons Research and commercial teams.
• Support the continued evolution and effectiveness of the Academy as a core learning and knowledge resource.

Learning Platforms & Professional Qualifications

• Manage the administration and promotion of Clarksons Academy and Udemy learning platforms.
• Monitor learner engagement and provide reporting on participation and utilisation.
• Oversee and coordinate Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers qualification activity.
• Support employees undertaking professional qualifications and development programmes. 

Leadership & Professional Development

• Coordinate and support the delivery of Clarksons leadership development programmes via third parties.
• Assess, source and recommend external professional coaches and development providers to support the development of key stakeholders and leadership talent.
• Support managers in identifying suitable learning solutions to meet individual and team development needs.
• Manage and respond to internal learning and development requests.
• Coordinate and support the annual performance review process, including communications, guidance, administration and reporting.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development across the organisation.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Clarksons' global offices.
• Chair the Learning & Development Committee, coordinating agendas, stakeholder engagement, actions and follow-up activities.
• Work with subject matter experts to develop and deliver high-quality learning experiences.
• Engage and manage external training providers where specialist expertise is required.
• Coordinate learning logistics, communications and programme administration.

Other

• Provide support as required for the delivery of the Global Trainee Broker Programme, assisting the TA team with ad hoc requirements as needed.
• Additional ad hoc duties as required, in order to meet the needs of the business.

What we’re looking for

Essential Experience

• Experience delivering and facilitating training, workshops or development programmes.
• Experience managing learning programmes, events or learning platforms.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to engage audiences across different levels and locations.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable operating in a global, dynamic and commercially focused environment.
• Knowledge of learning management systems and online learning platforms.
• Knowledge of the shipping, maritime, oil & gas or related industries. 

Advantageous

• Knowledge of Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers qualifications.
• Coaching or facilitation accreditation.
• Experience designing learning content and materials.

We welcome applications from candidates who share our Company Values and key attributes, as follows:

• Integrity and respect – acting thoughtfully and ethically to do the right thing in accordance with Conduct Rules, and to promote and foster a respectful work environment for all.
• Drive – self-motivation and the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change.
• Relationship building – excellent communicator to effectively build strong, long-lasting relationships with colleagues, clients and others.
• Collaboration – working well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills and deliver results.
• Resilience - persisting and adapting to changing or difficult situations and adopting a positive and focused approach.
• Smart - problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas.