Training Manager - French Language & Development

Training Manager - French Language & Development

Job Title

Training Manager - French Language & Development

Experience

15 years

Language & Certification

C1 Certification

Location

Remote

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Program Management

• Design and Strategy:

  Lead the full training cycle—from Needs Analysis to Evaluation for all French language, cultural, and professional skills programs.

• Curriculum Development:

  Oversee the creation, enhancement, and maintenance of high-quality, engaging training content and materials, ensuring alignment with global standards and business objectives.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

  Partner with senior leadership and department heads to identify critical skill gaps and forecast future training needs across various business units.

Trainer of Trainers (ToT) & Quality Assurance

• Train-the-Trainer (ToT):

  Design and deliver advanced

  Train-the-Trainer

  programs to develop and mentor the internal team of trainers/facilitators.

• Coaching and Mentoring:

  Provide continuous coaching, performance feedback, and professional development to the training team to elevate their instructional design and delivery skills.

• Quality Control:

  Establish robust quality assurance mechanisms for all French language training sessions, including observation, feedback, and certification of internal trainers.

• Best Practices:

  Drive the adoption of modern, innovative instructional methodologies, adult learning principles, and best practices in both language and professional skills training.

French Language Expertise & Delivery

• Advanced Facilitation:

  Directly facilitate specialized and complex training sessions in French for leadership, high-potential employees, or specialized roles, as required.

• Proficiency Standardisation:

  Define, implement, and audit internal French language proficiency assessment standards that accurately reflect C1-level competency for relevant roles.

• Cultural Competence:

  Ensure all training integrates key cultural nuances and business etiquette relevant to French-speaking markets and professional contexts.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience & Education

• Minimum

  15 years

  of experience in Training and Development, with a focus on designing and managing large-scale, complex training programs.
• Proven experience in a senior leadership or management role within L&D, preferably in an international or multilingual environment.
• Demonstrable expertise in designing and leading

  Train-the-Trainer (ToT)

  initiatives.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Organisational Development, or a related field. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPTD, CPLP, ATD Master Trainer) are highly desirable.

Language & Communication

• Mandatory:

  C1 Certification in French

  (CEFR) or a demonstrated equivalent high-level proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing.

• Excellent Communication Skills (English & French):

  Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and public speaking skills in both languages, with a proven ability to convey complex information clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels.