CPD & Talent Development Specialist (Contract)

Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail is seeking a CPD and Talent Development professional on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role spans Learning & Development, Talent Development and Talent Management.

You will develop and deliver a CPD strategy, manage CPD data and reporting through our People Platform, and lead the introduction of CPD policies with engagement and advocacy. A core focus is building relationships with industry, educational institutions and professional bodies in

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in a similar role.
• Advanced experience with professional membership bodies.
• Knowledge of CPD developments and emerging trends.
• Experience building relationships with educational institutions and membership bodies.
• Experience managing budgets and reporting ROI.
• Marketing and communications responsibility for CPD opportunities.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of QQI Accreditation process.
• Knowledge of instructional design or related qualification.
• Knowledge of a range of learning methodologies.
• Application of the 70-20-10 model of reflective learning.

Responsibilities

• Development and delivery of a CPD Strategy for Irish Rail.
• Management of the collation and reporting of CPD through our People Platform.
• Lead and champion the introduction of CPD policies and engagement in CPD through marketing and acting as the lead point of contact.
• Working with the Digital Learn Manager on eLearning content.
• Support the delivery of the Talent Management Strategy.
• Work closely with the entire Talent Development team on the three pillars.
• Develop effective working relationships with stakeholders including industry, educational institutions and membership bodies to maximise ROI.
• Design, develop and deliver the management of continuous professional development (CPD).
• Manage the FED funding initiative end to end including approvals and payments.
• Represent Irish Rail on steering groups with Smurfit Business School, UCD LEAD, LDI Connect, Skillnet Ireland, IMI and CER.
• Develop beneficial relationships with professional bodies in Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Skills

CPD strategy

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Marketing & communications

Continuous improvement

Instructional design awareness

70-20-10 learning model

Learning technologies

Education

QQI accreditation knowledge

Job description

Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail is seeking a CPD and Talent Development professional on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role spans Learning & Development, Talent Development and Talent Management.

You will develop and deliver a CPD strategy, manage CPD data and reporting through our People Platform, and lead the introduction of CPD policies with engagement and advocacy. A core focus is building relationships with industry, educational institutions and professional bodies in