Global Learning & Development Advisor

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.

The Learning & Development (L&D) team at Boskalis plays a crucial role worldwide in the professional growth and development of our employees. They provide support, develop, and implement a wide range of learning interventions throughout our employees' careers. Their goal is to ensure that everyone within Boskalis has access to appropriate learning and development opportunities, regardless of their location.

As an L&D Advisor in the corporate Learning & Development team in Boskalis, you will make your mark as a strategic partner for the various divisions within Boskalis. You advise and support (HR) management in solving diverse development and talent challenges. Also, you collaborate with other advisors in global expertise teams within our 'learning areas,' such as leadership development, team development, coaching, traineeships, and onboarding. You focus on global audiences throughout the organization and combine your partnership with deep L&D expertise.

You play a key role in conveying our vision on learning within Boskalis. You bring innovative ideas for learning interventions and can think both holistically and practically. Your curiosity about developments within the field and your ability to inspire others with L&D best practices are essential. Furthermore, you are skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with external partners.



Your responsibilities as Learning & Development Advisor

• Interpret complex development challenges and translate them into effective learning programs for specific divisions and target groups within the organization.
• Engage in close collaboration with stakeholders such as business managers and HR managers.
• Utilize your experience and vision on L&D to come up with innovative ideas.
• Build deep L&D expertise in specific areas.
• Work intensively with other L&D advisors, coordinators, and specialists.

Your qualities and experience

• At least a completed HBO/BSc education; fields such as HR(D) and educational sciences are a plus.
• Extensive experience within an international corporate environment as a Learning & Development Advisor or a similar role.
• Current knowledge of the L&D field.
• Strong skills in project-based work and functioning within small teams.
• Conducting thorough analyses and translating them into concrete recommendations, plans, and execution.
• Quickly build a relevant internal and external network.
• Excellent command of the Dutch and English languages, both spoken and written.
• Experience in developing global learning journeys, blended and digital learning, and learning technology.

What you can expect

• A dynamic environment: A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact.
• Rewarding conditions: A competitive salary and much more, including holiday allowance, holiday entitlement of 26 days (based on a full-time contract) and a number of collective scheduled days off, a non-contributory pension scheme, collective schemes such as company health insurance and travel allowance. 
• Career development: We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself for example through (online) courses at our Boskalis academy.  
• The Boskalis campus: Experience the unique Boskalis vibe at our Papendrecht site, complete with restaurants, sports field, and a wharf where our vessels dock. We offer a state-of-the-art auditorium, brainstorming rooms, experience center for client meetings, and a barista corner where you can connect with colleagues.
• Young Boskalis: Are you under 36? Come and join Young Boskalis! Have fun and join in social and sports activities ranging from pub quizzes to yoga, bootcamps and an annual sailing boat race. Networking and knowledge sharing are a vital part of Young Boskalis as well.

Extra information

• Your team: As an L&D Advisor, you will be part of the corporate Learning & Development department, reporting to the Global Head of L&D, and work with four Advisors, four Coordinators, and a Technology specialist. Two of them are stationed in our office in Abu Dhabi, and team communication is primarily in English.
• Where you will work: For office-based roles, in consultation with your manager and your team, you work partly at home and partly in the office.
• Full/part-time job: The position of Learning & Development Advisor is a full-time job (40 hours a week) / part-time (32 -36 hours a week) is optional.
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

We’ll be happy to answer your questions about the position of Global Learning & Development Advisor. Please contact Robert Smits, Senior Corporate Recruiter via 078-696 83 98.

Disclaimer for Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies

We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.

Please note: Boskalis never requests a financial contribution to arrange visas or other documents related to a job vacancy. Be wary of individuals who pretend to be our recruiters and do ask for such contributions.

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