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Full-time · On-site

Learning & Development Manager

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on modernizing the educational framework of a major Irish food producer. The position balances strategic planning with hands-on delivery, making it perfect for an L&D expert who enjoys both high-level thinking and direct employee engagement. It offers the chance to own the entire training function and drive measurable cultural change.

Manor Farm · Shercock, County Cavan, Ireland · Posted 18 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on modernizing the educational framework of a major Irish food producer. The position balances strategic planning with hands-on delivery, making it perfect for an L&D expert who enjoys both high-level thinking and direct employee engagement. It offers the chance to own the entire training function and drive measurable cultural change.

What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Drafting and executing the comprehensive annual L&D strategy
  • Partnering with senior leadership to identify and bridge critical skill gaps
  • Creating and facilitating both digital and in-person training modules
  • Establishing structured career pathways for technical and management staff
  • Ensuring 100% compliance with statutory and safety training mandates
  • Managing relationships with third-party training vendors and consultants

Essential

  • Extensive background in a senior-level Learning & Development capacity
  • Proven track record in the end-to-end training cycle: analysis, design, delivery, and evaluation
  • Hands-on experience managing and optimizing Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Demonstrated ability to manage training records and ensure data accuracy
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives
  • Exceptional facilitation and public speaking capabilities

Preferred

  • CIPD qualification or equivalent professional HR/L&D certification
  • Experience within a manufacturing or processing environment

Key Skills

Strategic planningCurriculum designStakeholder managementData analysis and reportingLeadership developmentRelationship buildingProblem-solvingCommunication

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Competitive base salary
  • Performance-based bonus scheme
  • Company pension plan
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Permanent contract security

Next step

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