Cruise Academy Ltd

Learning & Development Manager (Trainee)

Cruise Academy Ltd  •  Porto, PT (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take ownership of all company learning programs including planning, facilitation, record keeping and evaluation.

  • Monitor and maintain the required level of spoken English on-board as per company procedures.

  • Support and drive leadership development.

  • Observe company, government and/or flag state quality standards for program, facilities and administration.

  • Diligently monitor and maintain compliance of all regulatory, corporate and other prescribed programs, as directed.

  • Ensure thorough record keeping and produce accurate and timely reports, per guidelines.

  • Manage the day-to-day operation of the ship's Learning Resource Center and e-learning administration.

  • Control, monitor and manage the cost efficiency of the L&D department.

  • Support employee engagement programs and welfare activities.

  • Collaborate with the HR Director and HR Team to support HR Services to team members.

  • Actively participate in, perform and sustain any other special projects/duties as assigned by HR Leadership.

Essential Requirements:

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively collaborate across cultures and positions.

  • A minimum of 2 years' experience managing a L&D function or operational role at management level with employee training being a key responsibility.

  • Relevant undergraduate degree and/or CIPD/SHRM certification.

  • Keen attention to detail and strong administrative skills.

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite at intermediate level or higher.

  • Proactive & reliable; can function with minimal supervision.

  • Effective communicator with the ability to present to groups, facilitate meetings and training programs & hold development discussions.

  • Credible, reliable and responsible with high ethical standards.

  • Consistently positive attitude.

  • Fluency in spoken and written English.

Preferred Experience:

  • Previous cruise ship and/or maritime training experience preferred but not essential.

Contract:

  • 6 months on-board, followed by 2 months of vacation

  • Single cabin with private bathroom facilities

  • Successful candidates will be placed in a talent pool until positions open across the fleet. (Circa Q3 2026).

*Please note that successful candidates will be required to share a cabin with one other person (private bathroom facilities) for approximately 3 months while training.

Cruise Academy Ltd

About Cruise Academy Ltd

Cruise industry training (regulatory & vocational) | Shipboard recruitment

UK • Spain • Italy • UAE • South Africa • South America (and expanding).

We tell it like it is—the good, the bad, and the downright exhausting. No sugarcoating, no sales pitch—just honest, first-hand insights from people who've actually lived it. Because you deserve the truth before you step onboard.

#WorkAtSea #NoNonsense #CruiseAcademy

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Clitheroe, GB
Year Founded
2017
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