Learning & Development Lead

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Lead to join their HR team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR or L&D professional who enjoys designing engaging learning experiences while also managing the operational delivery of development programmes across the organisation.

Working closely with the wider Talent team, you will play a key role in building organisational capability through the design, coordination and facilitation of learning initiatives that support employees and leaders at every stage of their careers.

This role offers a blend of strategic programme development and hands-on delivery, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full learning and development lifecycle.

Location: Dublin or Wexford (Hybrid Working Available)

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop and deliver engaging learning and development programmes for employees and leaders.
Facilitate both virtual and classroom-based workshops, webinars and training sessions.
Coordinate the end-to-end delivery of learning programmes, including scheduling, participant communications, enrolment and programme logistics.
Create high-quality learning materials including facilitator guides, participant workbooks, digital learning content and supporting resources.
Partner with HR colleagues and business leaders to identify capability needs and recommend appropriate learning solutions.
Support leadership development, early careers programmes and organisational capability initiatives.
Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on learning, career development and professional development opportunities.
Manage relationships with external learning providers and training partners.
Maintain and administer the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring learning records and reporting remain accurate.
Analyse learning data and programme effectiveness using reporting tools to provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Contribute to wider HR and talent projects, bringing a learning and capability-building perspective.

About You

You are an experienced Learning & Development or HR professional with a passion for helping people develop and succeed. You are comfortable facilitating learning sessions, building relationships with stakeholders and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

You will have:

Previous experience within Learning & Development, Talent Development or Human Resources.
Proven experience designing and delivering training programmes and learning initiatives.
Strong facilitation and presentation skills with confidence delivering to a variety of audiences.
Experience coordinating learning programmes from planning through to evaluation.
Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and learning administration.
Strong organisational and project management skills with excellent attention to detail.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong working relationships across the business.
Experience using reporting tools such as Power BI would be advantageous.
CIPD qualification and/or a recognised Learning & Development qualification would be beneficial.

What's on Offer

12-month fixed-term contract.
Hybrid working. 2 days office 3 work from home
Location flexibility with the role based in either Dublin or Wexford.
Opportunity to work within a collaborative HR and Talent team.
Exposure to a wide range of learning, leadership and talent initiatives.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

Please contact Leonie Gleeson l.gleeson@brightwater.ie for a confidential conversation.

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