Head of Learning and Development

Head of Learning and Development

The Weizmann Institute of Science is seeking a Head of Learning and Development. The Weizmann Institute is a world-leading scientific research institution, pioneering the advancement of knowledge, innovation, and research excellence. Alongside its academic achievements, the Institute emphasizes human capital development, fostering advanced work environments, and promoting a learning organizational culture.

The Head of Learning and Development is a significant figure at the Institute, leading all processes of assessment and development, implementation and integration of professional learning programs at the Institute. The role includes strategic planning of learning at the Institute, building work programs and implementing them, while developing innovative solutions and working with multiple and diverse interfaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and implement organizational learning strategy
• Lead processes of identifying organizational learning needs and adapting learning solutions with managers, content experts, instructors and internal organizational partners
• Build and lead courses, forums, workshops, digital learning and on-the-job learning
• Develop and implement innovative methodologies in the field of learning
• Knowledge management – manage projects for knowledge preservation with content experts in the organization and develop platforms and tools for knowledge preservation
• Develop metrics and build methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of learning processes
• Manage external suppliers in the field of learning and training
• Partnership with the human resources development team and cross-cutting initiatives of the human resources division

Requirements:

• Relevant bachelor's degree – mandatory (behavioral sciences, education, psychology, social sciences, etc.); degree in learning technologies is a significant advantage
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading learning processes in a medium-large organization
• Experience in developing classical and computerized learning and training
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Planning ability and systems thinking
• Mental flexibility and creativity
• Ability to manage multiple interfaces, excellent interpersonal communication and mobilization skills
• High proficiency in Hebrew and English (written and oral)