Learning & Development Manager

1125340
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Galway
  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time
  • Specialism

    Human Resources
  • Industry

    Charities & Not For Profit
  • Pay

    DOE

L&D Manager

Your new company
This is a values‑driven organisation with a strong commitment to staff development, regulatory excellence and continuous improvement. Currently seeking an experienced Learning & Development Manager to lead its L&D Services function and help shape a progressive, future‑focused learning culture.

Your new role
As the Learning & Development Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all L&D activities. You will drive a culture of continuous improvement, support organisational development initiatives, and ensure training programmes meet regulatory, professional and organisational standards.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor and develop the L&D Services team, promoting high performance and professional growth.
  • Lead and support organisation-wide projects, including accreditation processes, professional development events and cultural transformation programmes.
  • Develop and deliver a comprehensive L&D strategy aligned to strategic and workforce development priorities.
  • Partner with senior leaders and operational managers to assess learning needs, skill gaps and future capability requirements.
  • Engage with frontline teams to ensure training is relevant, impactful and continuously improved.
  • Integrate learning into the quality management system to support compliance and quality enhancement.
  • Identify and secure funding opportunities to expand training initiatives and resources.
  • Establish and monitor L&D performance metrics, using data to measure impact and drive innovation.
  • Leverage digital learning platforms to enhance accessibility and engagement.
  • Ensure full readiness for audits and inspections, maintaining rigorous compliance with mandatory training requirements.
  • Design, deliver and evaluate in‑house training programmes, working collaboratively with internal experts and external providers.
  • Support internal trainers and subject matter experts to enhance training quality.
  • Coach and mentor managers to embed learning into everyday practice.
  • Line-manage L&D team members, providing supervision, performance management and professional development support.

What you'll need to succeed
As the Learning & Development Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all L&D activities. You will drive a culture of continuous improvement, support organisational development initiatives, and ensure training programmes meet regulatory, professional and organisational standards.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor and develop the L&D Services team, promoting high performance and professional growth.
  • Lead and support organisation-wide projects, including accreditation processes, professional development events and cultural transformation programmes.
  • Develop and deliver a comprehensive L&D strategy aligned to strategic and workforce development priorities.
  • Partner with senior leaders and operational managers to assess learning needs, skill gaps and future capability requirements.
  • Engage with frontline teams to ensure training is relevant, impactful and continuously improved.
  • Integrate learning into the quality management system to support compliance and quality enhancement.
  • Identify and secure funding opportunities to expand training initiatives and resources.
  • Establish and monitor L&D performance metrics, using data to measure impact and drive innovation.
  • Leverage digital learning platforms to enhance accessibility and engagement.
  • Ensure full readiness for audits and inspections, maintaining rigorous compliance with mandatory training requirements.
  • Design, deliver and evaluate in‑house training programmes, working collaboratively with internal experts and external providers.
  • Support internal trainers and subject matter experts to enhance training quality.
  • Coach and mentor managers to embed learning into everyday practice.
  • Line-manage L&D team members, providing supervision, performance management and professional development support.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a generous annual leave allowance, hybrid working, pension and competitive salary.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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