Learning & Development Specialist
Group Headquarters Killygarry Co Cavan
Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland. The business is complex and ambitious with a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres of milk, drawn from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties.
With the most modern dairy manufacturing facilities in 6 locations on a cross border basis, the Group supplies to a broad customer base including some of the world’s foremost ‘blue chip’ companies across the dairy food ingredients, foodservice and consumer food channels on a domestic Ireland, UK, European and global basis. Internationally we export some 240 different products to over 100 countries worldwide.
The Group’s Agribusiness Division (Lakeland Agri) operates a state-of-the-art Animal Feed Manufacturing Facility and is a leading and innovative provider of the highest quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef, and sheep farmers across the north and south of Ireland.
We are now seeking applications for the position of Learning & Development Specialist for our head office in Killygarry
About the Role
Lakeland Dairies is seeking a passionate and experienced Learning & Development Specialist to join our team. This is a pivotal role focused on designing, delivering, and evaluating impactful learning solutions that drive individual, team, and organisational growth. You will collaborate with leaders across the business and external partners to foster a culture of continuous learning and performance excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with site and functional leads, HR Business Partners, and leadership.
- Conduct Training Needs Analyses and Gap Analyses to identify learning objectives.
- Design and develop engaging, best-in-class training programmes and materials (e-learning, workshops, guides).
- Deliver in-person and virtual training sessions using diverse instructional techniques.
- Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve content and delivery.
- Partner with HR and managers to align learning initiatives with business goals.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and internal knowledge sharing.
- Coordinate learning schedules and resources across multiple sites.
- Provide monthly reporting on learning and development activities.
- Ensure compliance with data protection and health & safety regulations.
Experience & Skills:
- Proven experience in a Learning & Development role within a professional or corporate environment.
- Strong knowledge of instructional design and adult learning principles.
- Proficiency with e-learning tools and LMS platforms.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong project management and organisational abilities.
- Experience in leadership development and coaching is a plus.
Education & Qualifications:
- A third-level degree in HR, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
- CIPD, L&DI, or coaching qualifications (or working towards).
- Recognised accreditation in coaching or personality profiling is desirable.
Personal Attributes:
- A self-starter with a passion for learning and development.
- Performance-focused with a collaborative mindset.
- Curious, analytical, and adaptable with a strong business acumen.
reference GRP0164
Closing date for receipt of applications is 07/07/2025
Lakeland Dairies Ltd is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us at 049 4364200 or email careers@lakelanddairies.com