Digital Learning Partner

Glanbia; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Generous family leave policy

Health benefits

Job summary

Glanbia, a leader in nutrition, seeks an experienced Learning Partner to own the Digital Academy and shape the learning strategy. You will partner with Digital, HR, IT and business units to design, deliver, and measure digital capabilities across the workforce.

You will blend internal content with top external providers, manage vendor relationships, and drive adoption through engaging campaigns and data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Senior Learning & Development experience with a digital skills focus.
• Proven ability to design and deliver business-aligned digital learning.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and vendor management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the organisation's digital learning strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Translate capability needs into targeted learning solutions and campaigns.
• Partner with HR analytics to measure ROI and progress of learning initiatives.
• Oversee Digital Academy operations, content curation, and external partnerships.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Programme design

Learning analytics

Digital learning

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Learning & Development or Business Technology

Tools

LinkedIn Learning

SharePoint

Learning platforms

Job description

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced learning professional to take ownership of ourLearning Strategy to build digital capabilities via our internal learning program, the Digital Academy. The Learning Partner will be responsible for shaping and delivering a learning strategy that enables our workforce to build the digital skills needed for today and the future.

This is a senior, hands-on role that combines strategic influence with practical delivery. Acting as the central connection point for our digital learning initiatives, the role requires strong business partnering with Digital, Learning and Functional teams, programme design, and vendor management capabilities alongside a solid understanding of modern learning solutions that grow digital skills.

Job Responsibilities

Strategy & Business Partnering

• Develop, implement, and continually refine the organisation’s digital learning strategy, ensuring it is aligned with business priorities.
• Partner with business leaders and functions to understand digital capability needs and translate them into targeted learning solutions.
• Influence and guide decision-making on digital upskilling across the organisation.
• Conduct needs analysis and design scalable learning programmes that address organisational digital skills gaps.
• Build and deliver campaigns to drive adoption, awareness, and engagement with learning initiatives.
• Curate and design digital curriculum, drawing on a blend of internal content, external providers, and market-leading digital platforms.
• Oversee the annual review of programmes and frameworks, capturing feedback from employees and leveraging business metrics, to ensure continuous improvement.

Frameworks & Content

• Maintain and evolve the organisation’s digital skills framework, ensuring it remains relevant and future-focused.
• Work closely with third-party training providers and platforms, including LinkedIn Learning, to source high-quality learning content.
• Manage relationships with business units, vendors, and other key stakeholders to ensure successful programme delivery.
• Act as the key contact for learning partnerships and vendor negotiations that support the digital academy.
• Collaborate with internal teams including HR, Digital, IT, and PSO to ensure smooth operational processes.

Measurement & Reporting

• Partner with the HR Data Analytics team to track effectiveness, engagement, and ROI of learning initiatives.
• Provide insight and recommendations to leadership on digital capability progress and areas of focus
• Operations and Knowledge Management
• Manage the Digital Academy SharePoint site, ensuring resources are accessible, engaging, and up to date.
• Stay abreast of external trends and best practice in digital learning content, applying insights where relevant to business needs.

Qualification & Experience Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Learning & Development, business management, or business technology
• Proven experience in a senior Learning & Development role, with a strong focus on developing digital skills.
• Demonstrable success in designing and delivering business-aligned digital learning programmes.
• Knowledge and practical experience with leading digital learning platforms and providers, including LinkedIn Learning.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders and business partners.
• Strong vendor management skills with experience in negotiating and managing third‑party training providers.
• Analytical mindset with experience using learning data and analytics to measure impact and inform decisions.
• Exceptional communication and change management skills, with the ability to build campaigns that drive adoption and engagement.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex programmes without direct reports.
• Curious, adaptable, and pragmatic, with a focus on achieving measurable business outcomes.

Where and How You Will Work

The opportunity will be based in Ireland with hybrid / remote working arrangements available, which allows you greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work‑life balance.

What We Would Like to Offer You

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on‑demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health, competitive salary.

About Glanbia

Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5,800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award‑winning and market‑leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates. We will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.