L&D Programme Lead - 18 Month Contract
We have an opportunity to join our learning and development team where you will work on interesting and high impact firm projects and development programmes. In this role you will coordinate multiple development programmes (referred to as 'Pathways'), support leadership development and employee engagement initiatives, and contribute to the successful implementation of the firm's Learning Management Platform.Matheson’s Learning and Development team embraces our values of Innovation and Entrepreneurship by striving for continuous improvement, and embracing new thinking as well as new ways of working. This role reports to the L&D Senior Manager.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Oversee the design and delivery of a number of structured development programmes for lawyers and business service professionals;
- Coordinate the delivery of leadership programmes as part of our performance development;
- Manage the relationship, quality and return on investment of programmes delivered in partnership with external training providers;
- Design and facilitate learning events and campaigns for employee engagement which aim to further enhance our culture, strengthen connection and promote peer learning;
- Collaborate and support our presenters in sharing their knowledge, experience and skills;
- Facilitate our culture of mentoring, particularly through the promotion of the firm's mentoring platform;
- Work proactively with the Senior Manager and Director of L&D on strategic firm-wide projects, recommending innovative ways to meet business needs which may include both internal development or client focused development initiatives;
- Project manage the delivery of learning and development solutions / campaigns in line with budget and timelines;
- Develop reports measuring quantitative and qualitative data on our structured development programmes, making recommendations for changes as appropriate;
- Identify new and innovative ways to deliver learning and development pathways to enhance the overall impact of the programmes and the attraction, development and engagement of talent;
- Work effectively with colleagues to anticipate and identify training needs, and plan the training calendar based on training / business needs;
- Identify new providers as required to meet business needs;
- Leverage the firm's learning management system, particularly as a means of offering individualised, self-paced and self-driven development; and
- Design all learning and development programmes to ensure alignment with the firm’s learning and development strategy.
The person
- You ideally have experience in the professional services sector but not essential;
- You enjoy designing new initiatives and tailoring content to your target audience;
- You are passionate about learning and development, both your own development and the development of others;
- You thrive in a fast paced diverse environment, can work both as a team member and independently, and are not afraid to roll your sleeves up to get stuck in;
- You are a clear and confident facilitator, with an ability to facilitate sessions to multiple audiences;
- You demonstrate a strong client service ethos and enjoy collaborating across the firm and building effective relationships;
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for visual presentation of information;
- You have excellent project management skills, are adaptable and responsive to changing priorities and enjoy a fast paced, high performance environment; and
- You care personally about the success of initiatives that you are involved in, and in making a meaningful contribution to the firm.
Why join Matheson
At Matheson, we strive to make a meaningful contribution to our community - our clients, our people and our society. We take pride in what we do and consistently deliver excellent service. We invest in developing our people, seek to give back to society and are strong advocates for our economy. We provide an excellent working environment and the opportunity to engage in a range of learning and development initiatives. Our Impactful Business Programme is delivered by a number of committees which drive key initiatives around D&I, CSR, Sustainability and the Arts. We hold the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard Award from the Irish Centre for Diversity in recognition of the firm’s development and implementation of people-focused D&I initiatives. We are a founding signatory of the Pro Bono Pledge Ireland.
We offer agile working and the technology to facilitate it, and are proud to support and promote the Mindful Business Charter. We provide an excellent working environment, a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to engage in a range of learning and development initiatives which are specifically tailored to your level.
Accessibility: If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.
We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.
