Talent Development Manager

About BW Group

BW Group is a leading global energy and maritime company involved in shipping, deepwater oil & gas production, renewable energy and digital infrastructure. BW controls a fleet of about 400 vessels transporting oil, gas and dry commodities. In the infrastructure space, the group operates in wind, batteries, water, subsea cable networks and data centres. BW is proud to be listed as one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2026.

Are you ready to make an impact?

What drives us is our mission to deliver energy for the world today, and to find solutions for tomorrow. If you want to make lives better around the world by providing access to energy, while working on sustainability and decarbonisation, we'd like to hear from you. Working at BW you will feel the pulse of the world each day. If something happens in the world, we feel it, and you can play your part by anticipating and responding to it. Our high-performing teams are drawn to BW by the global nature of our work and the satisfaction of working with collaborative people who inspire each other to deliver exceptional results.

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to talent and leadership development within a global organisation. The role will be responsible for leading the coordination, design support, implementation and continuous improvement of learning and development initiatives across BW Group.

Working closely with business leaders, HR colleagues, affiliate companies and external partners, the Learning and Development Manager will help deliver impactful development experiences that build organisational capability, enhance employee growth and support BW Group's strategic talent agenda. The role requires strong stakeholder management, project coordination and learning programme management capabilities, with a focus on ensuring learning interventions are successfully executed, adopted and continuously improved.

Responsibilities

Learning Programme Design & Delivery Support

• Coordinate the design, implementation and continuous improvement of learning and development programmes aligned to business and talent priorities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external providers to develop learning solutions that support capability building and leadership development.
• Review program content, learning objectives and participant experiences to ensure desired development outcomes are achieved.
• Support the creation of innovative development approaches, including virtual, classroom, blended and experiential learning interventions.
• Facilitate selected learning programmes, workshops and development activities where appropriate.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Act as a key point of contact for programme sponsors, business leaders, HR teams, affiliate companies and external vendors.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment on learning objectives, participant engagement and delivery expectations.
• Coordinate learning activities across multiple locations, functions and stakeholder groups to ensure seamless delivery.
• Manage relationships with external learning providers and monitor delivery quality and outcomes.

Program Governance & Execution

• Lead end-to-end program coordination, including planning, scheduling, communications, implementation and follow-up activities.
• Monitor programme progress, participant engagement and completion of development actions.
• Ensure learning commitments, development plans and next steps are tracked and followed through with participants and stakeholders.
• Prepare program updates, insights and progress reports for senior stakeholders.
• Evaluate programme effectiveness and identify opportunities for enhancement.

Budget & Performance Management

• Support the management of programme budgets and vendor expenditure.
• Monitor learning investments and ensure resources are utilised effectively and efficiently.
• Track programme metrics and provide data-driven insights to support continuous improvement.
• Continue to track and review external trends and best practice in Talent & Development

• Experience coordinating learning, leadership development, talent or capability-building programmes.
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication capabilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across different functions, cultures and geographies.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with external vendors and learning partners.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate programme effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
• Driven, resourceful and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong cultural awareness and ability to work effectively within a global organisation.
• Understanding of how learning and talent development supports business performance and workforce capability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
• Passion for learning, development, leadership growth and employee experience.

Functional Competencies

• Learning & Development Programme Management
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management
• Learning Intervention Design
• Project & Programme Coordination
• Vendor Management
• Communication & Influence
• Data Analysis & Reporting

Leadership Competencies

• Collaborates Across Boundaries
• Builds Trusted Relationships
• Drives Execution
• Demonstrates Ownership
• Learns and Adapts
• Delivers Results Through Others

At BW, we offer challenging work in an international environment with a team of dedicated and competent colleagues. We recognise that the success of BW rests with each employee's ability to provide the necessary skills and confidence within the team, and our training is tailored to suit individual needs and career aspirations.

Vision: Best on Water

Mission: We deliver energy for the world today, and find solutions for tomorrow

Values

• Collaborative
• Ambitious
• Reliable
• Enduring

If our values resonate with you and you think you can contribute, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Don't meet every single requirement? At BW, we value diversity and the unique experiences that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. We welcome you to apply for the role even if you don't fully meet all the listed requirements, especially if you are passionate about building an inclusive culture where we strive to be our best. You may be just the right candidate!

Information for Recruitment Agencies:

BW endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, BW operates a preferred supplier list (PSL) and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.