Learning & Development Executive

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

This is a contract role to cover a period of maternity leave

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to develop effective working relationships with a range of key stakeholders including industry, educational institutions, membership bodies and state bodies to maximise the return on professional memberships and design, develop and deliver the management of continuous professional development (CPD). This role is engaged across the three key pillars of Learning and Development, Talent Development and Talent Management.

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 areas contained in the three key pillars of Learning and Development, Talent Development and Talent Management.
• Develop effective working relationships with a range of key stakeholders including industry, educational institutions, membership bodies and state bodies to maximise the return on professional memberships.
• Design, develop and deliver the management of continuous professional development (CPD).
• Manage the Further Education Development (FED) funding initiative from end to end including approvals, communications and the processing of payments through Payment Requisitions and our Accounts Payable department.
• Represent Irish Rail on a range of steering groups with entities such as Smurfit Business School, UCD LEAD forum, L&DI Connect, Skillnet Ireland, IMI and Central European Railway (CER).
• Develop beneficial relationships with professional bodies within Ireland, the UK and Europe.
• Must have 3-5 years experience in a similar role
• Advanced experience of working in or with professional membership bodies
• Knowledge of current developments and emerging trends in Continuous Professional Development
• Experience in developing effective relationships with a broad range of educational institutions and membership bodies
• Experience of managing budgets and reporting on key metrics demonstrating return on investment.
• Responsibility for marketing and communication as part of promoting opportunities for CPD
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset
• Experience in obtaining QQI Accreditation for programme content
• Knowledge of instructional design or qualification in same
• Knowledge of a range of learning methodologies
• Application of the 70-20-10 model of reflective learning