ABOUT TRIVANDI ACADEMY

Trivandi Academy, part of the Trivandi family, is dedicated to building a stronger, more sustainable global major events sector through world-class professional development, research, and knowledge sharing.
Launched in May 2024, the Academy was created to address pressing challenges in the industry: better support for professionals at every career stage, globally recognised qualifications and standards, improved wellbeing, and more effective knowledge transfer between major events.
Our mission is to lead in learning and development by delivering expert-led, certified training, tailored programs, leadership development, mentoring, and industry insights. We design content for real-world application, with a flexible, learner-first approach grounded in inclusiveness, integrity, and excellence.
About the Role
We are looking for an exceptional leader to shape the future of one of the most groundbreaking academies in sport, events and live entertainment.
As Director of Trivandi Academy, you will lead a pioneering global initiative, driving learning innovation and capability building across major events – covering strategy, digital product development, executive coaching, workforce and volunteer training, company culture and values, and flagship training venues in KSA.
Trivandi Academy delivers products and services internally and to external clients, with a focus on capability-building, cultural transformation, and knowledge transfer across organisations, mega-events, and much, much more - ensuring a lasting human legacy that transforms futures across the industry.
As a sector leader, you will play a key role in setting and executing strategy, growing the business, and delivering exceptional client outcomes for us internationally and, with a particular focus on KSA. You will lead the strategy of delivering outstanding work in a uniquely creative, people-centred way to our clients.
To come on this journey with us, you will have a great sense of humour, be incredibly resourceful and creative, and relish a challenge.

Key Competencies – Sector Leader

• Vision
• Goal setting and delivery
• Sector Insight
• Operational excellence
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Cross-functional working

PERSONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Significant experience leading L&D Consultancy in a global Management Consultancy
• Achieved significant revenue and profitability success providing L&D Consultancy and programs globally
• A strong commercial mindset and proven ability to grow a business or consultancy offer
• Extensive experience globally and specifically in the KSA and MENA Region
• A track record of delivering complex people or transformation programmes with measurable outcomes
• Excellent client relationship and business development skills
• Senior level financial literacy and experience managing P&L
• Arabic Speaker preferred (Fluent – Written & Spoken)
• Outstanding presentation, writing and influencing skills
• A degree (or equivalent experience) within Learning & Development or Organisational Development

About You, you’ll bring:

• A strategic mindset with an instinct for creating high-impact solutions
• An authentic, values-led leadership style
• A deep understanding of people and what drives culture
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial approach
• High emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity
• Flexibility, energy, and creativity
• Excellent team leadership skills with an open, friendly, and supportive style
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
• Be able to handle shifting demands.
• Self-motivated and resourceful.
• Loyal, displaying the highest levels of integrity and commitment.
• Ability to flawlessly present and communicate in both written and verbal forms and be empathetic across different audiences and cultural sensitivities.
• Resilient, detailed, and creative.

You must be able to travel internationally as required.
If you are successful in this application we will invest in you, support, and train you to be successful, opening a world of opportunities.
Trivandi is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our team. We aim to be truly representative of all sections of society, creating an environment where everyone feels respected and able to give of their best. We therefore warmly welcome applications from anyone who meets the criteria we’ve described.

At Trivandi, all roles are broad and flexible, but here’s a flavour of where you’ll focus your time:
Strategic Leadership

Define and deliver the overall vision and strategic roadmap for the Trivandi Academy across all eight service lines:

• Academy Leadership & Strategy
• Digital Products (ME101, short courses)
• Learning Programme Delivery
• Workforce & Volunteer Training
• Executive Coaching
• Company Culture & Team Values
• Bids and Bid Support
• Training Facilities (Internationally and in KSA)

Collaborate with Trivandi’s leadership to integrate Academy activity with wider strategic goals.

Commercial & Business Development

• Be accountable for the commercial performance of Trivandi Academy, including revenue, profitability, and long-term growth.
• Lead go-to-market planning for digital products and coaching offers, with robust pricing models.
• Support high-impact bids through capability and training strategies, positioning the Academy as a differentiator in our offers.

Programme & Product Delivery

• Lead on the development of L&D IP and the delivery of programmes
• Oversee where required or collaborate and support with the creation and delivery of digital learning assets and capability frameworks (e.g. ME101).
• As a team, ensure the high-quality, scalable delivery of workforce and volunteer training across regions and programmes.
• Embed a data-informed approach to learning outcomes and engagement impact.

Client Engagement & Executive Development

• Build strategic relationships with clients, oversee programme delivery, quality assurance and client satisfaction on all projects
• Represent Trivandi Academy in industry forums, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships.

Internal Culture & Academy Operations

• Embed Trivandi’s values and leadership behaviours across all Academy-led activity.
• Drive internal engagement through culture campaigns, learning opportunities, and executive development aligned to business priorities.
• Lead the establishment and growth of physical training facilities in KSA, in partnership with the local team.

Team Leadership

• Build and lead a creative, high-performing team with subject matter expertise across learning, digital, coaching, and operations.
• Be an active member of the Strategy and Directors Groups, shaping business-wide conversations.