Learning and Development Manager

We are working with an industry leader, to recruit an experienced Learning and Development Manager to join the HR team in Co Cavan. This is a permanent role with an excellent salary, benefits package and bonus structure. Hybrid working model 2 days WFH. The L&D Manager will lead the organisation’s Learning & Development strategy, ensuring employees receive effective training and development aligned with business goals, compliance requirements, and organisational growth.

The Learning and Development Manager will be responsible for:

Developing and implementing annual learning and development strategies aligned with organisational goals.
Partnering with senior leaders to identify skills gaps and capability needs across departments.
Leading career development, succession planning, and leadership growth initiatives.
Designing, delivering, and evaluating engaging training programmes in both face-to-face and digital formats.
Managing the full training lifecycle, including needs analysis, delivery, and impact evaluation.
Creating and maintaining structured learning pathways for new starters, managers, and technical teams.
Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and mandatory training requirements.
Monitoring training completion rates, maintaining accurate records, and reporting compliance data to management.
Developing and delivering management development, coaching, and upskilling programmes.
Supporting managers with performance development plans and capability improvement processes.
Overseeing Learning Management System (LMS) administration, ensuring accurate and up-to-date training records and content.
Collaborating with HR, managers, SMEs, and external providers to coordinate training delivery and schedules.
Managing external training vendor relationships and negotiating cost-effective learning solutions.
Providing professional guidance on development planning and learning best practices.
Measuring training effectiveness using KPIs, evaluation frameworks, and participant feedback.
Continuously improving learning programmes, participant experience, and learning technologies.

What you will need to have for the Learning and Development Manager role:

• Proven experience in a senior L&D role with responsibility for full training cycle management.

• Experience designing and delivering training programmes across various formats.

• Experience managing LMS platforms and maintaining accurate training data.

• Demonstrated ability to analyse training needs and translate findings into strategic initiatives.

If you are interested in this job and want to have a chat about it, please contact Mary on 02838299200 or email mary@happyrecruits.com

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