Learning and Development Business Partner

Dornan; Municipal District of Cobh; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dornan Engineering Group seeks a Learning and Development Business Partner to shape and deliver the Company Learning and Development Strategy from its Cork base.

You will design and run in-house training via LMS and in-person sessions, engage external providers, and promote opportunities across the business while coaching colleagues to support career growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' coaching experience.
• Experience with LMS and L&D software.
• Strong presentation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate the Company Learning and Development Strategy.
• Create in-house training courses via LMS and face-to-face.
• Engage external learning providers to enhance learning offerings.
• Promote learning opportunities across Dornan.
• Coach colleagues to maximise learning and career development.
• Liaise with external L&D bodies to share best practices.
• Research emerging L&D trends and share insights with HR & L&D teams.
• Coordinate learning events, guest speakers and campaigns.
• Support projects aligned with People and L&D strategies.

Skills

Coaching experience

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Data analysis

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

L&D software/tools

Data analytics tools

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.