Manager - Graduate Development Programme

We are building awe-inspiring experiences. We are launching award-winning brands. And we are scaling faster than any event organiser in history. Take a leap with Tahaluf we are offering you the chance to: 

• Work within ahighly dynamic businesswiththe energy and style of a start-up 

• Be part ofbuilding a businessthat islaunching new products and eventsat scale 

• Grab an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real impact. 

• Take a lead in developing the next generation of extraordinary leaders in the events industry in Saudi Arabia.  

Tahalufis committed to supporting the development and career growth of our colleagues and addressing future focused capability needs. We are looking for aGraduate Development Managerto manage our Graduate Development Programme enabling Tahaluf to inspire nurture and develop the next generation of talent in the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia. Launched in 2024 with 8 graduates the programme has grown exponentially- gaining attraction across with Kingdom with 20000 applications for the 2025 cycle leading to 20 offers made to young Saudis interested in working at Tahaluf.  

 Key to this role is ownership and management of the full annual graduate development programme with accountability for its success. The role will report into the Head of the Training Academy and work closely with the senior management team Tahalufs HR and Talent Acquisition teams as well as other stakeholders across the business team to always ensure we are creating an engaging and relevant experience for our graduates and any future apprenticeship programmes.  

The Graduate Development Programme Manager will have the support of the Academy coordinator and Learning and Development Manager to ensure our programme offering is robust structured and engaging.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• You will own develop and manage the company-wide annual graduate training programme (and any future apprenticeship programme) end to end from induction to graduation including designing the end of year assessment. 

• Lead on the annual recruitment and selection process of talented graduates according to the business demands working closely with the talent acquisition and HR teams to improve the process year on year as well as designing and delivering an assessment day as part of the final selection of graduates. 

• Develop strong relationships with the top universities in Riyadh / Kingdom of Saudia Arabia.

• Act as a mentor and central point of contact for all graduates attending the programme organising their rotations solving any problems and ensuring that they have an excellent positive learning experience. 

• Work closely with stakeholders within each of the Portfolios/Events where graduates will participate in placements; evolving the programme as needed always ensuring all graduates experience a great on-the-job learning experience. 

• Lead the development and delivery of graduate rotations and training programmes including producing and maintaining training packs/materials scheduling sessions and managing all the associated administration of the Programme etc. 

• Monitoring performance and wellbeing of graduates and providing feedback to all graduates at regular intervals. Supporting line managers and graduates throughout this process. 

• Lead on building a strong and cohesive graduate community creating regular opportunities to learn and network together.  

•  Planning and workshops and speaker events. Including the end of year graduate ceremony. 

• Build a Tahaluf GDP alumni network leveraging former graduates to actively participate in the programme ever year. 

• Manage all third-party suppliers relating to Graduate Development Programme- select conceptualise build and maintain high impact relationships. 

• Track measure and report progress on the Graduate Development and specifically track the progression of graduates performance to support the business in making hiring decisions with regards to the graduates 

• Partner and network with Informa Groups Early Careers lead to build relationships with other graduates across the Informa Group as well as liaise on the creative development of the scheme where appropriate 

• Take ownership of all Graduate Development Programme marketing collateral web pages and training material 

• Plan manage and participate in international exchange program 

• Track and manage the Graduate Developemnt Programme budget  

• Attend conferences trainings and other development as required. 

Qualifications :

Essential 

• Degree or related experience 

• Preference is a Saudi National 

• Fluent Arabic speaker 

• Excellent written and spoken English 

Skills Qualities & Experience 

• Previous experience and knowledge in of managing a highly successful graduate development programme through a full cycle or relevant programme management experience.  

• Experience of supporting a business through the process of identifying talent placement management and/or capability development. 

• Ability to be the Company subject-matter-expert on developing and evolving the graduate programme ideas and strategies. Building out the learning pathways and ensuring each rotation is structured and is meaningful. 

• A passion for supporting the early careers/fresh graduate population through their career and developmental journeys. 

• Possess an agile continuous improvement approach: consulting piloting reviewing and improving programmes as appropriate. 

• Ability to create engaging and inspiring development programmes. 

• Ability to challenge and influence at a senior leadership level with credibility. 

• Excellent programme & time management and organisational skills. 

• Excellent communication skills and thrives in a team environment. 

• A willingness to challenge the status quo where appropriate. 

• Comfortable delivering presentations 

• Desirable strong social media skills 

• IT skills such as Microsoft Office 

Additional Information :

What you will get

• Medical Insurance for individual and family  
• Annual leave 25 days
• Remote working on Sundays  
• Working anywhere 1 month every year
• School fees contribution 40000 SAR per child per year (up to a max of three children) 
• Wellbeing Benefits  
• Family visa costs (up to a max of three children) 
• Individual annual flight allowance for expats

International Relocation Package*: 

• Paid flight to Riyadh individual and family (up to a max of three children) 
• 60 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date or a one-off payment of SAR 5000 
• Up to SAR 2500 reimbursement of shipping goods/excess baggage costs
• Individual annual flight allowance
• Paid flight home for individual and end of service gratuity payment when leaving the company (if applicable)  

Local Relocation Package*:  

• Paid flight to Riyadh individual and family (up to a max of three children) 
• 30 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from arrival date or a one-off payment of SAR 5000 
• Up to SAR 2500 reimbursement of shipping goods/excess baggage costs

*If eligible  

We dont just accept difference we celebrate it.  We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances and base hiring decisions on relevant qualifications and merit.  We are proud to provide a disability-friendly environment. If you require any support or adjustments to participate in our interview or selection processes please let us know.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time