Neuro-Inclusive L&D Leader | Training Strategy & Change

Gheel Autism Services CLG; Dublin; On-site; EUR 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive employer

Reasonable accommodations

Job summary

Gheel Autism Services CLG in Dublin is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to lead the design, delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive training offer across services. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, including building a panel of internal trainers and managing a budget.

The post requires neuro-affirmative, rights-based practice expertise, with oversight of training compliance and governance, and collaboration with HR on induction, performance and career

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 8+ in learning and development, education, HR or related field.
• Train the Trainer QQI Level 6 or equivalent qualification.
• 5+ years in learning and development, with at least 2 years in a management/senior role.
• Experience designing and delivering training to adult learners.
• Experience leading change or culture programmes across an organisation.
• Experience in training compliance reporting to senior management or board.
• Experience developing other trainers and line managing staff.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• MLDI membership or commitment to reach that level.
• Postgraduate qualification in related fields.
• CIPD membership.
• Experience in disability, autism, mental health, social care or health services.
• Knowledge of HIQA regulation and New Directions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the learning and workforce initiatives to support neuro-affirmative, relational, rights-based practice.
• Develop and maintain a Learning and Development strategy and policy with owners, timelines and measures.
• Set a single quality standard for all training delivered in Gheel.
• Create repeatable routines for learning: coaching-style supervision, team reflection, peer-led sessions, communities of practice.
• Recruit, develop, and support a panel of internal trainers.
• Oversee training compliance and governance; report to Operations Committee, SMT and Board.
• Line manage the Learning and Development Officer and external training providers.
• Collaborate with HR to connect learning to induction, probation, performance and career pathways.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Training design & delivery

People management

Strategy development

Education

NFQ Level 8+ in learning & development or related field

Postgraduate qualification in adult education/ organisational development/ change management/ strategic learning and development

CIPD membership

Membership of Learning and Development Institute (MLDI)

Tools

Train the Trainer QQI Level 6

Job description

Gheel Autism Services CLG in Dublin is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to lead the design, delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive training offer across services. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, including building a panel of internal trainers and managing a budget.

The post requires neuro-affirmative, rights-based practice expertise, with oversight of training compliance and governance, and collaboration with HR on induction, performance and career