The demand for Learning and Development (L&D) professionals is growing, reflecting the increasing recognition of employee training as a key driver for organizational success. These roles involve designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge. Professionals in this field need expertise in instructional design, adult learning principles, and 30 Learning And Development jobs in Ireland
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Build Your Career at Canto – Where Innovation Meets Impact
At Canto, we're not just transforming digital asset management—we're creating a workplace where talented individuals can thrive. As a leader in DAM, we empower businesses to organize, manage, and distribute their digital assets seamlessly. With
4
,000+ customers worldwide
, our success is driven by passionate people who bring creativity, collaboration, and innovation to everything they do.
Joining Canto means becoming part of a dynamic team where your contributions truly matter.
We foster a culture of continuous learning, open communication, and hands-on impact. Here, you'll have the opportunity to take on exciting challenges, develop your skills, and grow alongside a company that's making waves in the industry. We believe in supporting our team members, valuing fresh ideas, and celebrating every success together.
If you're looking for a career where you can make a difference, expand your expertise, and be part of a global community, Canto is the place for you. We're growing fast and looking for driven individuals who are ready to shape the future with us. Come build something great at Canto
Job Title:
Customer Learning & Enablement Manager
Location:
Cork, Ireland Hybrid
Role Overview
As Customer Learning, Enablement & Education Manager, you will be the architect and driver of Canto's C
ustomer Learning
and enablement strategy. Your mission is to educate & empower our customers—both new and existing—to fully understand, adopt, and get the most value from our
SAAS platform
. You will own and manage our Learning Management System (LMS) and develop scalable, impactful educational programs including a comprehensive Customer Academy. You will work closely with Implementation, Product Support, Customer Success, Product, and Customer Marketing teams.
What You'll Be Doing
Program & Content Development
- Develop scalable training content including self-paced courses, certifications and video tutorials
- Launch and grow a Customer Academy with tiered learning paths for different personas (e.g., Admins, Power Users, Consumer Users) including best-practice and tips and tricks section to underline our 30+ years of experience in the DAM space.
- Partner with Product Marketing and Product Management to create training for new features, add-ons and releases.
Cross-functional Enablement
- Collaborate with Implementation Managers to offload repetitive training tasks, freeing them to focus on strategic onboarding.
- Partner with Customer Success and Support teams to promote ongoing learning and product mastery across the customer lifecycle.
- Partner with Customer Success and Customer Marketing on creating education-driven campaigns to re-engage inactive users and drive product adoption across the customer base.
- Serve as an internal advocate for the voice of the customer in educational content.
Strategy & Ownership
- Design and execute Canto's Customer Education and Enablement Strategy, aligned with business goals including onboarding efficiency, product adoption, and churn reduction.
- Own the LMS platform, including content strategy, configuration, maintenance, and reporting.
- Define key metrics (e.g., course completion, engagement, impact on churn) and report on program effectiveness.
Qualifications & Experience needed to be successful in this role:
Required
- First & foremost, you will need to have experience of supporting & driving customer learning in a SAAS Environment to be successful in this role.
- 3+ years' experience in customer education, enablement, training, or a related field in a B2B SaaS environment.
- Strong experience managing a LMS platform (preferred Absorb) including structuring learning paths, uploading content, managing users, and reporting engagement metrics.
- Proven track record of designing and delivering effective customer training programs.
- Experience building and scaling a Customer Academy and certification programs
- Hands-on experience writing, producing, and maintaining digital learning content—including video scripts, e-learning modules, interactive tutorials, quizzes, and guides.
- Proficient in eLearning content creation tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to translate complex topics into easy-to-understand training
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with teams such as Product, Support, Implementation, and Customer Success.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple education initiatives.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
- Familiarity with graphic design and video editing tools
- Experience designing for localized or international audiences, including translation and cultural adaptation
- Experience with gamification techniques and applying them to learning paths to boost engagement
- Optional professional certifications, such as:
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
- Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP)
- Instructional Designer certification
- LMS vendor certifications
Why Canto is the Place to Be
Ignite Your Potential
– Join a fast-growing company where innovation and agility fuel success.
Make an Impact
– Your ideas and efforts directly shape our future—every contribution matters.
Learn, Grow, Thrive
– Gain real-world experience and develop new skills as we scale.
Stronger Together
– Be part of a close-knit, supportive team that values collaboration and camaraderie.
Your Voice Matters
– We foster open communication and transparency so every idea is heard.
Turn Challenges into Triumphs
– Solve meaningful problems with creativity and confidence.
Balance that Works for You
– We believe success comes from a healthy work-life harmony.
Endless Growth Potential
– As we rise, so do you. Step into new opportunities and grow with us.
A Global Perspective
– Work alongside diverse, talented colleagues and broaden your horizons.
Come be part of something exciting—
your future starts here
Canto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.
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Learning & Development Specialist
Cork
Musgrave is one of the Europe's most successful family-owned businesses with a 149-year heritage in food and brand innovation, supporting communities across the island of Ireland and Spain. Every day we feed one-in-three people in Ireland through 18 market leading food and beverage brands that include SuperValu, Centra, Frank and Honest and Musgrave Market Place. We support thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses who live and work in the heart of the communities they serve. We are committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland and we are making changes across the company to make sure that happens. We want to make a positive impact on the world, and we will support our suppliers and customers to make a difference too.
The Role
We are seeking an L&D Specialist to join our growing team. As an L&D Specialist, you will work with the Musgrave L&D team, colleagues in retail stores and with the Regional Teams, to design, implement and review people plans for each store from an L&D perspective.
What you'll be doing:
- Working with our Regional Managers & Retail Partners to provide relevant and tailored training and advice, influencing and coaching Store owners where appropriate
- Co-ordinating and delivering on site Customer Service Training with retail teams
- Providing advice to Owners & Managers on the tools & techniques to exceed customer expectations & develop their business through their people
- Support SuperValu & Centra Retailers to lead positive cultural change in their business
- Co-ordinating and delivering on site Leadership and Management Training (Feedback, Coaching, Communication Skills etc.)
- Supporting store owners & managers to complete training needs analysis for their teams and develop appropriate learning plans via the Musgrave Institute.
- Facilitate workshops with Store Owners, Managers and other senior stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement of L&D and behavioural change initiatives
- Advise Retailers on all aspects of Learning & Development, career development and employee engagement.
- Assessing the service level for the region & regional performance reporting (through Mystery Shopper audits & internal assessment)
- Support the implementation and rollout of our New Digital Learning Platform
- May be required to work on various HR projects and support other Musgrave brand
What we are looking for:
- Strong coaching and facilitation skills with the ability to engage and motivate diverse audiences
- Keen interest in working in the retail sector with a passion for great customer experiences
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience in presenting to large groups
- Minimum 2 years experience in a training related role
- Previous experience in a Learning and Development focused role would be advantageous
- Proven organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
- Proven relationship building and influencing skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Full driving licence is essential
What is nice to have:
- Certification in Training or Coaching or a IITD qualification is
- Experience in E-Learning Design
- Experience implementing a learning experience platform
What we Offer:
Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact
Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions
Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.
Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation. Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely. Occasional business travel to other locations will also be required.
Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.
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Learning & Development Manager
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Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver Churchfield's Learning & Development strategy across all departments
- Partner with senior leaders and managers to align training plans with business goals
- Identify skill gaps and opportunities for development through training needs analysis (TNA)
- Develop and deliver blended learning solutions (e.g. workshops, toolbox talks, e-learning, site coaching)
- Build scalable content using digital tools, video, AI, and LMS platforms (e.g. Moodle, Synthesia, LearnUpon)
- Create onboarding pathways, SOP training, safety modules, and early-career development tracks
- Oversee all compliance-based training (e.g. Safe Pass, Manual Handling, SEAI standards)
- Maintain accurate training logs, records, and certification tracking in line with audit requirements
- Work with the HRIS/ERP team to integrate L&D activity into QSmart or other systems
- Develop feedback loops, post-training surveys, and knowledge assessments
- Use metrics to evaluate training effectiveness and improve learning outcomes
- Track learner engagement, completion rates, and performance impact
- Act as a learning partner to department leads, project managers, and supervisors
- Support a "learning culture" by celebrating development wins and spotlighting internal expertise
- Drive engagement through mentoring, peer learning, lunch & learns, and internal talks
Skills and Requirements
- 4+ years in a Learning & Development, Training, or HR Development role
- Proven experience designing and delivering training (especially for operational or construction teams)
- Strong facilitation, coaching, and presentation skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels
- Experience with digital learning platforms and tools (e.g. LMS, authoring tools, video editing, AI tools)
- Familiarity with compliance training standards (SEAI, H&S, ISO, QQI, etc.)
- Organised, self-motivated, and excited by building systems from scratch
Benefits Package
- Competitive salary: €50,000 – €60,000 depending on experience
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- On-site gym
- Social and team-building events
- Bike-to-work scheme
- Company workwear
- Long Service Award
- Great Place to Work Certified
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Based in our Crossmolina Office
Company and Team Culture
At Churchfield Home Services, we are dedicated to providing sustainable energy solutions that help homeowners achieve energy efficiency while supporting Ireland's green energy goals. Our office team supports innovative projects across Ireland, including solar panel installations, heat pumps, and mechanical ventilation systems — ensuring smooth coordination behind the scenes. We pride ourselves on our values of integrity, excellence, and sustainability, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. We are committed to employee growth, offering training and development opportunities to help you advance in your career. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment and your career.
Working Hours:
- 8.00am – 5.00pm Monday – Thursday
- 8.00am – 4.00pm Friday
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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Intern - L&D
- Support and further develop the L&D Business partner model
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the learning management system in compliance with site procedures. Ensure correct records retention for training records.
- Provide guidance for the design of training programs and assist in evaluation of training activities.
- Develop training content including materials and/or training aids required to deliver training programs.
- Work with relevant departments to prepare the Annual GMP and EHS training plans for the site
- Facilitate classroom and skills training as required
- Understand the specific responsibilities of all departments as they relate to one's own department, understanding the business processes one's department support
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
So, if you are ready to
Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world's leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology,
please apply today.
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Relocation
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VISA Sponsorship
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Travel Requirements
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Manager, Learning & Development
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_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Manager, Learning & Development
Overview: The Program Manager, Learning and Development (L&D) is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing L&D programs that support the strategic objectives of the organization. This role requires a dynamic individual skilled in program management, stakeholder engagement, curriculum design, and process improvement, with a passion for fostering employee development. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing multiple L&D initiatives simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet the needs of the organization.
Role and Responsibilities:
Curriculum Design:
Engage with key stakeholders to gather learning needs, program requirements, timelines, and strategic outcomes.
Lead the design and development of engaging and effective learning programs that address those needs.
Work with Learning Designers to envision and design learning programs that are aligned with strategic objectives, showcase L&D best practices, and are delivered through appropriate learning modalities (e.g., in-person, virtual, e-learning).
Ensure learning programs incorporate feedback and adapt to changing organizational needs.
Program Planning and Execution:
Develop comprehensive project plans for L&D programs/initiatives that align with organizational needs, timelines, resources, etc.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, including learning designers, delivery specialists, admins, and subject matter experts, to ensure effective and efficient program execution.
Monitor and track program progress, adjusting plans as necessary to meet targets.
Stakeholder Management:
Provide updates and ensure alignment with program objectives.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all program-related inquiries and communications, fostering strong relationships with internal and external partners.
Resource Management:
Identify and allocate resources necessary for program execution, including budget management and resource scheduling.
Manage program budgets, ensuring financial objectives are met and resources are utilized efficiently.
Risk Management:
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on program delivery.
Monitor and report on program risks, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Quality Assurance:
Ensure that all L&D program deliverables meet the required quality standards and specifications.
Implement continuous improvement processes to enhance program performance and outcomes.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
Collect and analyze program data to evaluate performance, identify trends, and inform decision-making.
Prepare and present detailed reports on program status, outcomes, and areas for improvement.
Benchmarking and External Insights:
Benchmark L&D programs against industry best practices and emerging trends.
Bring external insights and suggestions to enhance the effectiveness and innovation of L&D initiatives.
Process Improvement:
Evaluate existing L&D processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
Team Leadership:
Provide guidance, support, and leadership to program teams.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
Skills and Qualifications:
Educational Background:
Advanced degrees or certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PgMP) or L&D (e.g., CPLP) are preferred.
Experience:
Proven experience in program or project management, with a track record of successfully delivering complex L&D projects.
Experience in curriculum design and instructional design, creating engaging and effective learning experiences.
Experience managing cross-functional teams and working in a matrix organization.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in project management software and L&D tools (e.g., LMS, authoring tools such as Articulate).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
Personal Attributes:
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
Adaptable and resilient, able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
**Corporate Security Responsibility**
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
+ Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
+ Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
+ Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
+ Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
Learning & Development Graduate-Dublin
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ATC is a European logistics, white glove, and technical services specialist for data centres. Our focus is on anticipating the critical needs of our clients and delivering industry-leading standards for safety, security and reliability. Since being established in 1979, we have continued to lead our dedicated teams across Europe to build strong relationships with our clients.
Our mission is to deliver and install Europe's data centres with precision and care. We achieve this by focusing on our team and our services:
- Our Team - Powered by people to keep data centres moving safely and securely
We recognise that our greatest strength is our staff, which is why we promote a culture of personal development and professional training, both internally and from leading industry bodies.
- Our Services - We provide a range of specialised services tailored to the individual needs and demands of each client, their equipment, and their data centre infrastructure
From managing specialised computer transport, and IT relocation services, to logistics and planning, and data centre commissioning and decommissioning; we adapt our 40+ years of expertise to every situation.
ATC operates in a dynamic global market where clients demand a service that is right first time, every time; we are recruiting motivated and driven people to work in a company that is
Driving Forward.
The Learning & Development Graduate will work as part of a team to support the design, delivery, and evaluation of effective learning and development solutions that meet the needs of individuals and teams across the organisation. The Learning & Development Graduate (LMS Support) will play a key role in maintaining and improving our digital learning ecosystem. This role focuses on supporting the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring users have a seamless learning experience, managing learning content, and assisting in reporting and analytics to measure learning impact.
You'll gain hands-on experience with L&D technologies, e-learning design, and the operational side of talent development in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
Requirements
Role Requirements & Responsibilities
Areas of expertise and responsibility will include:
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and course enrolments within the LMS
- Upload and maintain e-learning modules, troubleshoot user issues, ensure data integrity and maintain accurate learning records
- Assist in the creation and publishing of digital learning content using authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Rise/Storyline, Captivate, or Canva)
- Help design engaging digital learning experiences that are accessible and user-friendly
- Generate reports on learning activity, course completions, and compliance tracking
- Support system upgrades, integrations, and new feature rollouts. Assist with training needs analysis and gathering feedback from learners and stakeholders
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including subject matter experts, training providers, and learners
- Contribute to continuous improvement by evaluating learner feedback and identifying opportunities to enhance training delivery
- Ensure that learning solutions align with business goals and performance requirements
- Participate in projects that support wider people and development initiatives
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to GDPR and organisational policies
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Business, HR, Education or Related Field
- Ability to be flexible in respect of work standards and demands
- Capable of working under pressure at and to strict deadlines
- Ability to multitask and deliver results on tasks under pressure
- Resilient and able to deal with changing priorities
- The successful candidate will be required to possess and demonstrate:
- Passion for learning and professional development
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong English Language Level
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to manage time and prioritise work effectively
- Comfortable using digital learning platforms and MS Office tools
- Willingness to learn, reflect, and apply feedback
The following qualifications, skills and experience would be an advantage.
- Proficient knowledge of a European language
- Experience of MS SharePoint in a corporate environment
- Basic understanding of instructional design or adult learning principles
- Familiarity with e-learning platforms or content creation tools (e.g., Articulate, Canva, Moodle)
- Experience in customer service or administrative roles
Benefits
The remunerating package, including salary and benefits, is negotiable depending on experience. The package may include the following:
- Competitive market salary
- AIG Virtual Care Programme
- Performance based bonus
- Company pension plan
- Sports & social club
- Opportunities for continuing professional development
Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please submit your updated resume/CV in English.
Learning & Development Specialist - Aviation Industry
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Description
My client is a market-leading firm in the aviation sector, which is recruiting a Learning and Development Specialist to join their team in Shannon, while supporting broader HR operations and compliance initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement structured onboarding, compliance, and development programmes
- Guide the creation of engaging training using modern tools (e.g., LMS, Canva)
- Support HR systems transformation and embed digital tools
- Partner with leadership to align HR and L&D with business goals
- Provide support across compliance and HR operations as needed
Requirements
- 4+ years' HR experience with strong L&D expertise
- Skilled in adult learning and instructional design
- Experience with LMS platforms and digital learning tools
This is a hands-on role suited to an adaptable professional who thrives in high-growth environments.
Following your application for this specific role, GKR may contact you regarding other positions that are suitable for you. If you do not wish to be contacted about opportunities, please let us know. For more information regarding this, please refer to our privacy statement, which is available on our website.
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Full-time
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Learning & Development Specialist - High Growth Aviation Industry
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My client is a market-leading firm in the aviation sector, which is recruiting a Learning and Development Specialist to join their team in Shannon, while supporting broader HR operations and compliance initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement structured onboarding, compliance, and development programmes
- Guide the creation of engaging training using modern tools (e.g., LMS, Canva)
- Support HR systems transformation and embed digital tools
- Partner with leadership to align HR and L&D with business goals
- Provide support across compliance and HR operations as needed
Requirements:
- 4+ years' HR experience with strong L&D expertise
- Skilled in adult learning and instructional design
- Experience with LMS platforms and digital learning tools
This is a hands-on role suited to an adaptable professional who thrives in high-growth environments.
Following your application for this specific role, GKR may contact you regarding other positions that are suitable for you. If you do not wish to be contacted about opportunities, please let us know. For more information regarding this, please refer to our privacy statement, which is available on our website.
Employment Type:
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Senior Manager, Learning and Development - 12 month Fixed Term Contract
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a senior manager to take on a contract in a leading professional services environment. In this role you will lead a small team and will report to management and the partnership.
In this role you will design and oversee the management of multiple development programmes, support leadership development and employee engagement initiatives, and contribute to the successful implementation of the firm's Learning Management Platform.
This role reports to Director of Learning and Development.
The role
In this role you will be:
Overseeing the design of a number of structured development programmes;
Managing and leading the talent development team;
Managing the relationship, quality and return on investment of programmes as well as designing and facilitating learning events and campaigns;
Collaborating and supporting presenters;
Working proactively with the Director of L&D;
Project managing the delivery of learning and development solutions;
Designing all learning and development programmes to ensure alignment with the firm's
learning and development strategy.
The person
You have experience in the professional services sector but not essential;
You have expertise and experience in programme design methodologies;
You have excellent project management skills;
For a more detailed specification and for more details on the role please reach out for more details.
Learning and Development Manager
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Do you enjoy taking responsibility and like working in a small team?
Do you have an interest in Irish Food, Drink and Horticulture?
Are you looking to make a difference in what you do and have the relevant experience?
Then you've come to the right place.
Learning and Development Manager
Dublin, Ireland
Reports To: HR Director
Grade: 4
The salary scale per annum for this role is €82,004 - €7,193; with Long Service increments of LSI1: 0,326 & LSI2: 3,462
New Entrants to the Public Sector commence on the first point of the Scale
Purpose
Bord Bia has a vision that customers around the globe recognise that Irish food and drink is world-class; that it is high quality, distinctive, and made by a diverse range of creative producers from a unique and fortuitous island location.
Our purpose is to bring Ireland's outstanding food, drink and horticulture to the world, thus enabling growth and sustainability of producers.
Our commitment is to enable Bord Bia deliver on its strategic goals through a People and Organisation strategy, which provides professional HR expertise, operational HR support which attracts, develops and retains Talent within the organisation.
In this role, you will contribute to the development and implementation of a Bord Bia Learning and development strategy and framework, to support the delivery of the organisations strategy and build the capability of its people. Develop programmes to deliver a highly skilled, digitally enabled and agile workforce, promoting a continuous learning culture and enabling smarter working.
What you will do
- Collaborate with Bord Bia HR leaders and external Learning and Development experts to map, maintain and evaluate, a structured Learning and Development framework and policies for Bord Bia delivering on our Learning and Development strategy, incorporating; high potential talent and career development programmes, priority capability building programmes, leadership and management development, and functional development programmes, aligned with the organisational strategy.
- Develop and promote access to learning through the Bord Bia learning directory, enabling self-service in the first instance to learning management systems, primarily Bord Bia Learning and Development Zone, supplemented with LinkedIN Learning and language learning platforms and guidance from within the learning and development section of HR department.
- Develop the Bord Bia Learning and Development Zone, to become the designated location for all Bord Bia mandatory trainings, critical capability builds, and the source for training on policies. Build categorisation within and continue to develop online content for the system building a best-in-class online learning management system for the organisation.
- Promote a learning and development culture within Bord Bia, advise management and staff on talent and career development programmes, deliver high impact training programmes, interventions, tools and techniques, underpinned by and assisting managers and staff with the development of performance growth plans (PGP's) supported by HR processes and systems.
- Manage, implement and advise on learning platform selection (eg LinkedIn Learning and language learning platforms) which will best deliver learning objectives and build capability to meet the needs of the organisation. Assess the return on investment of these platforms on a regular basis through reports and qualitative feedback to ensure value for money and learning objectives are being achieved.
- Identify, design and implement capability building programmes in collaboration with business leaders, as highlighted by the organisation's strategic objectives, ensuring a base skill capability level at the outset is established for measurement and training evaluation purposes. Liase with the Knowledge and Market Intelligence Manager to include knowledge management tools and techniques to drive the impact of programmes.
- Collaborate with the HR Executive to fully utilise and develop the talent and career development area of the HRIS and the international graduate to manage the transfer of the training data to the HRIS and the administration of the learning and development platforms.
- Procure appropriate vendors to deliver on learning and development objectives and manage these service providers through agreed SLAs and KPIs
- Manage assigned budgets in accordance with One Bord Bia procedures and adhere to the One Bord Bia Operating Model.
About You
Essential Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities
Knowledge:
- A minimum of 5-8 years' experience in a T&D role and ideally with a relevant qualification at degree level.
- Learning and development strategy, frameworks, policies and needs identification Talent and career development programmes
- Management development programmes with the assistance of EQ, 360 profiling and people assessment processes
- Digitally enabled Learning Management Systems
- Career counselling
Skills & Capabilities:
- · Digital first mindset and comfortable with an agile culture focused on continuous improvement and change
- Effective Communication, presentation and facilitation skills
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects with excellent project management skills
- Results orientated and focused on constantly improving performance standards
- Dedicated, persistent and resilient
Desirable Knowledge:
- Learning and Development Industry
- Workforce management
- Succession planning
- Commercial Mindset
Closing Date/Time: Monday, 6 October 2025 @ 12.00 midday (GMT/UTC +1)
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Bord Bía is an Equal Opportunities Employer:
We want to see a society where everyone is equal. We know our foundation must be an equitable workplace that recognises the dignity and worth of everyone and gives all our employees the freedom and opportunity to fulfil their potential: we want for you to be able to bring your whole self to work, so you can be the best you can be and live your purpose whilst developing your career with us. Our talented and diverse workforce also reflects the diversity of our clients, customers and markets by utilising their range of skills, knowledge and experience. Harnessing the wide range of perspectives this diversity brings, promotes innovation and helps make us more creative and competitive.
Bord Bia is committed to ensuring that all recruitment candidates have complete and equitable access as can reasonably be provided. If you require any support or accommodation as part of the recruitment process, please contact us directly