Learning and Development Business Partner

Dornan Engineering Limited; Little Island; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dornan Engineering Group invites applications for a Learning and Development Business Partner to drive the Company Learning and Development Strategy. You will design and deliver training through the LMS and in person, identify external providers, and promote growth opportunities across the business.

You will coach colleagues, collaborate with industry bodies, and research L&D trends to support workforce development and organisational capability. A proactive, data-driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Learning and Development role, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• 3–5 years' coaching experience.
• A good understanding of assessment tools and their application in evaluating employee potential.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems and other L&D software and tools.
• Strong presentation skills and confident written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to use data to identify capability trends, improve processes and support strategic workforce planning.
• Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills.
• A proactive approach, strong work ethic and commitment to continuous personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the design, delivery and evaluation of the Company Learning and Development Strategy.
• Designing and delivering in-house training courses, both through our LMS and face to face.
• Identifying and engaging external learning providers to enhance our internal learning offering.
• Promoting internal and external learning and development opportunities to employees across Dornan.
• Coaching colleagues to maximise learning opportunities, achieve role objectives and support their longer-term career development.
• Liaising with external learning and development bodies to maintain strong industry connections and share best practice.
• Researching emerging L&D trends and sharing insights with the wider HR and L&D teams.
• Coordinating learning events, guest speakers and company-wide learning campaigns.
• Supporting projects aligned with the Company's People and Learning and Development Strategies.

Skills

L&D strategy design

Coaching experience

Data-driven decision-making

LMS experience

Presentation skills

Strong communication

Project coordination

Organisational planning

Proactive mindset

Tools

LMS

Job description

Learning and Development Business Partner

Dornan Engineering Group is a leading international engineering contractor delivering high-value projects across Europe, UK & Ireland. Based in our European Head office in Cork, this is an exciting opportunity to join our growing HR & Learning and Development Team as a Learning and Development Business Partner, supporting the delivery of our Company Learning and Development Strategy. This is a dynamic, people-focused role where you will develop learning opportunities, support employee growth and build organisational capability across the business.

Your day will include:

• Supporting the design, delivery and evaluation of the Company Learning and Development Strategy.
• Designing and delivering in-house training courses, both through our Learning Management System (LMS) and face to face.
• Identifying and engaging external learning providers to enhance our internal learning offering.
• Promoting internal and external learning and development opportunities to employees across Dornan.
• Coaching colleagues to maximise learning opportunities, achieve role objectives and support their longer-term career development.
• Liaising with external learning and development bodies to maintain strong industry connections and share best practice.
• Researching emerging L\&D trends and sharing insights with the wider HR and L\&D teams.
• Coordinating learning events, guest speakers and company-wide learning campaigns.
• Supporting projects aligned with the Company's People and Learning and Development Strategies.

About You

• Previous experience in a Learning and Development role, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• 3–5 years' coaching experience.
• A good understanding of assessment tools and their application in evaluating employee potential.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems and other L\&D software and tools.
• Strong presentation skills and confident written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to use data to identify capability trends, improve processes and support strategic workforce planning.
• Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills.
• A proactive approach, strong work ethic and commitment to continuous personal and professional development.

Women @ Dornan

Our W@D Network, through mentorship, development and advocacy, empowers women and promotes a more forward-thinking construction industry.

Dornan Strava Club

Employees can take part in fitness challenges, build connections across the business and contribute to monthly charitable giving initiatives.

Be Yourself

We want everyone at Dornan to feel welcome, valued and supported. By embracing different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, we create an environment where people can be themselves, grow their careers and thrive.