Strategic Learning & Development Specialist

Irish Aviation Authority; Dublin; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Irish Aviation Authority is hiring a Learning and Development Specialist to support learning and development across the organisation from its Dublin base. The role focuses on assessing learning needs, designing programmes and delivering initiatives to build workforce capability and foster continuous learning.

The successful candidate will lead learning needs analysis, develop training plans, and deliver blended solutions while managing the L&D budget and the Learning Management System.

Qualifications

• A relevant third level degree in Learning and Development/HR, Education or related discipline or additional commensurate experience.
• Minimum of three years’ relevant experience in a similar learning/training and development role, including planning and management of staff learning/training and development, training needs analysis, instructional design, training facilitation and presentation, and delivering blended learning solutions.
• Experience using learning authoring and design software.
• Experience administering, configuring and enhancing a Learning Management System, including content management, reporting, user support and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with a range of learning technology tools and generative AI.
• Experience managing projects or workstreams from planning through to delivery, including coordinating stakeholders, timelines, resources and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of strategic organisational and HR objectives by strengthening learning capability and fostering a culture of continuous development across the IAA.
• Lead organisation-wide learning needs analysis and support the development of annual organisational, departmental and individual training plans.
• Support the design, delivery and continuous improvement of onboarding, induction, succession planning and professional development initiatives.
• Design and continuously improve blended learning solutions, training programmes and supporting resources using instructional design principles and digital tools.
• Facilitate and deliver engaging learning interventions to employees at all levels through in-person, virtual and blended formats.
• Manage the planning, coordination and budget administration of learning and development activity, including further education, external training and vendor engagements.
• Manage and continuously improve the Learning Management System, digital learning technologies and knowledge management platforms to support scalable learning delivery, reporting and compliance.
• Support the development and ongoing review of competency frameworks to align learning with capability needs.
• Collaborate with managers, stakeholders, subject matter experts and external providers to identify needs and deliver learning solutions.
• Ensure learning policies, procedures, systems and communications are accurate and aligned with requirements.
• Stay informed on emerging learning trends and apply to enhance engagement and continuous learning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Project management

Education

Relevant degree in Learning and Development/HR/Education

Tools

LMS

Authoring software

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The Irish Aviation Authority is hiring a Learning and Development Specialist to support learning and development across the organisation from its Dublin base. The role focuses on assessing learning needs, designing programmes and delivering initiatives to build workforce capability and foster continuous learning.

The successful candidate will lead learning needs analysis, develop training plans, and deliver blended solutions while managing the L&D budget and the Learning Management System.