Job Description: Training Manager - French Language & Development
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Training Manager - French Language & Development to lead our comprehensive training initiatives, focusing particularly on advanced French language proficiency and professional skills development for our organization. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional, ready to take on the responsibility of a Trainer of Trainers (ToT), ensuring high standards across our instructional teams.
Job Title
Training Manager - French Language & Development
Experience
Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Training and Development (T&D), Learning & Development (L&D), or a related field.
Language & Certification
C1 Certification in French (CEFR) or equivalent, demonstrating native or near-native fluency.
Location
Remote
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Program Management
- Design and Strategy: Lead the full training cyclefrom Needs Analysis to Evaluation for all French language, cultural, and professional skills programs.
- Curriculum Development: Oversee the creation, enhancement, and maintenance of high-quality, engaging training content and materials, ensuring alignment with global standards and business objectives.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with senior leadership and department heads to identify critical skill gaps and forecast future training needs across various business units.
Trainer of Trainers (ToT) & Quality Assurance
- Train-the-Trainer (ToT): Design and deliver advanced Train-the-Trainer programs to develop and mentor the internal team of trainers/facilitators.
- Coaching and Mentoring: Provide continuous coaching, performance feedback, and professional development to the training team to elevate their instructional design and delivery skills.
- Quality Control: Establish robust quality assurance mechanisms for all French language training sessions, including observation, feedback, and certification of internal trainers.
- Best Practices: Drive the adoption of modern, innovative instructional methodologies, adult learning principles, and best practices in both language and professional skills training.
French Language Expertise & Delivery
- Advanced Facilitation: Directly facilitate specialized and complex training sessions in French for leadership, high-potential employees, or specialized roles, as required.
- Proficiency Standardisation: Define, implement, and audit internal French language proficiency assessment standards that accurately reflect C1-level competency for relevant roles.
- Cultural Competence: Ensure all training integrates key cultural nuances and business etiquette relevant to French-speaking markets and professional contexts.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience & Education
- Minimum 15 years of experience in Training and Development, with a focus on designing and managing large-scale, complex training programs.
- Proven experience in a senior leadership or management role within L&D, preferably in an international or multilingual environment.
- Demonstrable expertise in designing and leading Train-the-Trainer (ToT) initiatives.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Education, Organisational Development, or a related field. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPTD, CPLP, ATD Master Trainer) are highly desirable.
Language & Communication
- Mandatory:C1 Certification in French (CEFR) or a demonstrated equivalent high-level proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing.
- Excellent Communication Skills (English & French): Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and public speaking skills in both languages, with a proven ability to convey complex information clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels.
