PAUL HUDSON

A highly experienced Learning and Development professional with a proven track record of creating learning cultures that expand people’s capabilities, enable organisations to excel in delivery of the services they provide and ensure   individuals   reach  their   full   potential.     Significant   contributions   to  improving   performance   within organisations, whilst ensuring learning solutions bring about better alignment between desired organisational values and individual behaviours.  Have led high functioning teams and managed complex mission critical projects for major organisations. Expert in extensive training needs analysis, designed and delivered learning programmes, such as mentorship programmes, leadership frameworks and succession & talent management initiatives, inturn contributing to the organisations Talent Team by being at the forefront of the global People Agenda.

Engie Solutions Middle East – Training & Development Manager                                             Nov 2021 – Current

 RESPONSIBILITIES: Covering 2 Projects – International Maritime Industries  (Khobar – Saudi Arabia)
• Developed comprehensive training programs, including corporate topics, staff training and compliance training – including a Saudi National 5 Year High Potential Development Program within Facilities Management. 
• Choose the ideal training methods or activities for a specific goal and audience (online, role-play, tutorial, work training, professional development classes, etc.)
• Marketed and promoted training opportunities for employees so that all the necessary information was provided including succession planning, career pathways & talent development programmes. 
• Organized regular and peer-reviewed needs assessments by identifying skills or knowledge gaps that need to be addressed.
• Used best practices and educational principles – Leadership & Management Development 
• Analyzed and incorporate new training methods and techniques within the organization.
• Developed education / training assistance and materials, required for Saudization Development.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of training courses and provide summary to management by identifying the effects of training on employee skills and company goals.
• Interacted with internal stakeholders and communicating with various experts involved in mentoring and training planning aligned to Saudi 2030 vision.
• Maintained a database of curriculum, materials and personnel training data
• Organized and arranged train / trainers for internal experts/trainers – 70-20-10 Delivery Model.
• Supervised and maintained training opportunities and the necessary training facilities.
• Transferred knowledge from FMA team members to Saudi nationals through both written material and shadowing coaching.

Highland Council – Learning and Development Advisor (Contract)                                                 June 2021 – Oct 2021

•   Designed, delivered and evaluated training programmes using a variety of delivery methods including e- learning, webinars and traditional classroom-based techniques.

•   Developed and maintained relationships with Services and HR Business Partners and create bespoke solutions for individuals and teams.  Advised Managers and individuals on the identification of development needs and training solutions.

•   Contributed to the design and development of e-Learning and other digital learning resources within the

Council including Knowledge of Safeguarding and Prevent policies and principles.

•   Provided support for change and business improvement within The Highland Council and other learning and development related projects in accordance with Workforce Planning Strategy.

•   Facilitated workshops and group sessions and supported employee engagement activities.

•   Supported relevant certificated programmes (i.e. CMI, ILM, SQA). Leadership & Management Programmes.

•   Whilst carrying out the job role ensured implementation and compliance with Health and Safety policies and procedures.

•   Whilst carrying out the job role ensured implementation of and compliance with equal opportunities policies and procedures.

HMRC – Learning Design Developer contract                                                                               Jan 2021 – March 21

• Designed, quality assured and produced learning material and related resources in a variety of media to departmental standards, applying appropriate adult learning theory and practice, knowledge management, IT capability, and blended learning expertise.

• Managed and meet deadlines, taking personal responsibility for fulfilling learning solution requirements, meeting quality standards.

• Collaborated within the team and the organisation to share knowledge, functionality and design to effectively

build quality learning solutions.

• Applied specialist knowledge and application of professional learning design methodologies and technologies,

including digital methodology to support change, and continuous improvement, where appropriate. Support product maintenance of materials, ensuring it is fit for purpose at point of delivery.

• Drafted detailed design documents, including measurable and business focused learning objectives, appropriate

content and evaluation interventions, conducting in depth research, where required and working with technical

experts where appropriate.

• Produced storyboards, scripts, self-study materials, assessments, and handouts for blended solutions, to create effective learning, routeways and/or framework materials and products.

• Created material using approved authoring tools to departmental styles and standards.

• Support planning, risk management (including scoping and managing mitigation) and reporting requirements for

learning design and development,

• Proactively managed own performance and progress personal development in partnership with their manager,

including developing own L&D capability, sharing knowledge and skills and best practice to support the development of others.

BAE Systems | Saudi Arabia                                                                                                Sept 2019 – March 2020

Learning & Development Consultant

•   Overhauled existing training provision, through redesign and refresh, with particular focus on management, team building, administration, customer service and communications provision, yielding a threefold increase in quality.

•   Condensed training, creating a more targeted impact, augmenting performance, and enhancing desired values and behaviours.

•   98% success rate in delivery of behavioural skills training and soft skills development

•   Led design and development of learning initiatives (DSAT JSP822 TNA)

•   Supported management teams, functional leads, and talent management by undertaking training needs analysis in career pathways, competency frameworks, and success factors.

•   Designed and delivered level 2, 3, and 4 leadership and team skills courses, ensuring development of ILM awarding body courses for leadership development

P&O Cruises                                                                                                                                        Sept 2018 – Jan 2019

Fleet Trainer

•   95% success rate achieved in new leader and leadership modules alongside the creation of a range of learning and development programmes

•   Developed and implemented training needs analysis processes identifying all skills and development needs with supporting development programmes, particularly leadership modules, with focus on accelerated development, behaviour change, cultural awareness, and succession planning

•   Designed, co-ordinated, delivered and evaluated learning and development to individuals from a plethora of different nationalities, whilst project managing bespoke products

•   Met requirements of integrated governance and professional regulation via the development and evaluation of comprehensive Continuous Professional Development (CPD) framework and development programme

•   Ensured activity was customer focused, supporting companywide targets and objectives, by leading on quality systems and process, whilst reviewing all learning and development activity

•   Analysed and acted on information to proactively manage agreed standards and targets, training activity reports and action plans

•   Established and maintained communication, LMS and information confidentiality, by developing and maintaining systems and processes

•   Continually monitored standards and improved service quality via maintaining systems and processes to identify risks, benchmark, audit, and action plan

•   Ensured lessons learnt from risk reports/complaints issues were rapidly and positively addressed through the Learning and Development Forum

Tuminds Ltd                                                                                                                                         Jan 2018 – May 2018

Learning & Development Specialist (Digital Skills)contract

•   Developed an e-learning platform for social media education, enhanced by a CMI accreditation

•   Designed and delivered range of ICT courses for varying abilities, adapting lessons to suit learning styles

•   Evaluated learner competence in digital skills, supporting the achievement of learning outcomes, via training needs analyses to inform development plans

•   Designed and developed varied training programmes, including digital workshops, CPD programmes for digital marketing professionals, bespoke training for clients, and online and blended learning

•   Supported digital marketing activities through an analysis of course demand, competition, and pricing

•   Addressed key opportunities and threats via establishing collaborative and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

•   Researched and produced complex proposals and tenders to support business growth

Professional Memberships:  Member of the Chartered Management Institute (MCMI), Fellow of the Institute of Leadership & Management (FInstLM)