Learning and Organisational Development Manager

About the Position

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End L&D Model Delivery: Lead the full L&D cycle from needs analysis to design, delivery, and evaluation, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Learning Management System (LMS) & E-Learning Strategy: Management and implementation of the LMS, including the integration of LinkedIn Learning and other e-learning tools to foster digital learning.
• Leadership Development: Take ownership of the Leadership Development Strategy, designing and delivering programmes in partnership with external providers. Lead initiatives to develop current and future leaders, providing coaching and mentoring where necessary.
• Leadership Coaching: Deliver leadership coaching services, leveraging your accreditation and expertise to enhance leadership capabilities across the university.
• Mentoring Programme: Manage the Mentoring Programme, ensuring that the programme fosters effective relationships that support professional development.
• Supplier Management: Proactively manage relationships with external learning and development providers, ensuring service excellence and value for money.
• Compliance Training: Ensure that all learning and development activities meet legislative and best practice standards, particularly in relation to compliance training.
• L&OD Communication Strategy: Oversee the L&OD communication strategy, managing content for the website and ensuring staff are informed about L&D opportunities.
• Budget Management: Manage the L&OD budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources to meet strategic and operational objectives.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of four L&D professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Experience/Requirements

• A primary degree (NFQ Level 7) in a relevant area and ideally an MSc in Learning & Development, Organisational Psychology, or a related area.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Learning & Development Manager role.
• Coaching accreditation with demonstrable experience in delivering leadership coaching.
• Experience in managing an end-to-end L&D process, from needs analysis to evaluation and return on investment.
• Proven experience managing an LMS and implementing e-learning strategies.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Budget management experience.

• Experience in data analysis and generating metric reports related to L&D performance.
• Experience in implementing an LMS

• A strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• An excellent communicator, able to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Skilled at managing change and fostering a positive organisational culture.

Remuneration Package

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