Training and Development Manager

OASIS Group; Bray; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbeam House Services is seeking an experienced Training & Development Manager to lead the Learning & Development function and shape workforce development across the organisation.

Reporting to the Director of Quality, Safety and Practice Development, you will ensure staff have the knowledge and confidence to deliver high-quality, person-centred services. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership across training delivery and governance.

Qualifications

• A relevant third-level qualification in Learning & Development, Education, Health & Social Care, HR, Management, Quality, Compliance or a related field.
• Significant experience in training, workforce development or practice development within health, social care, disability or another regulated environment.
• Experience leading learning programmes, projects, teams or organisational development initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory training requirements, quality assurance, safeguarding, health and safety and person-centred practice.
• Excellent leadership, communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Training Department, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.
• Design, implement and evaluate innovative learning and development programmes.
• Ensure statutory, mandatory and role-specific training requirements are achieved and maintained.
• Drive training quality assurance, compliance and governance across the organisation.
• Analyse workforce learning needs and develop strategic training plans that support organisational priorities.
• Use data, audits and feedback to identify trends, improve practice and enhance learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, managers and stakeholders to support service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Champion innovative learning approaches, including blended learning, coaching, e-learning and reflective practice.

Skills

Training

Social Care

Education

Third-level qualification in Learning & Development or related field

Job description

Sunbeam House Services (SHS) take pride in supporting people with intellectual disabilities and complex needs to have choice and control over their lives.We offer a range of supports tailored to individual needs.We are a rights-based organisation and recognise that every person we support is unique and a valued member of society.

Skills and attributes

• Training
• Social Care

Description

At Sunbeam House Services, we believe that great services start with great people. Every day, our teams support adults with intellectual disabilities to live meaningful, inclusive and fulfilling lives in their communities. To achieve this, we are committed to developing a skilled, confident and values-driven workforce.

We are now seeking an experienced and passionate Training & Development Manager to lead our Learning & Development function and help shape the future of workforce development across our organisation.

This is a unique opportunity for a strategic, innovative and people-focused leader who is passionate about learning, quality improvement and empowering others to succeed. Reporting to the Quality, Safety and Practice Development Director, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our employees have the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred services.

About the Role

As Training & Development Manager, you will provide leadership and direction to the Training Department, ensuring learning and development initiatives support organisational goals, regulatory compliance, workforce capability and continuous service improvement.

You will:

• Lead and develop the Training Department, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.
• Design, implement and evaluate innovative learning and development programmes.
• Ensure statutory, mandatory and role-specific training requirements are achieved and maintained.
• Drive training quality assurance, compliance and governance across the organisation.Analyse workforce learning needs and develop strategic training plans that support organisational priorities.
• Use data, audits and feedback to identify trends, improve practice and enhance learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, managers and stakeholders to support service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Champion innovative learning approaches, including blended learning, coaching, e-learning and reflective practice.

About You

You are an experienced learning and development professional who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery. You are passionate about helping people learn, develop and thrive while ensuring the highest standards of quality, governance and practice.

You will have:

• A relevant third-level qualification in Learning & Development, Education, Health & Social Care, HR, Management, Quality, Compliance or a related field.
• Significant experience in training, workforce development or practice development within health, social care, disability or another regulated environment.
• Experience leading learning programmes, projects, teams or organisational development initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory training requirements, quality assurance, safeguarding, health and safety and person-centred practice.
• Excellent leadership, communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Join Us?

At Sunbeam House Services, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on both staff development and the lives of the people we support. You'll join a values-led organisation that is committed to inclusion, continuous improvement and empowering people to reach their full potential.

We offer:

• Competitive public sector salary package
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• The opportunity to influence strategic workforce development across a growing and progressive organisation.

Application Guidance

We want to hear about you—your experiences, skills, and what makes you a great fit for the role. Please ensure your application reflects your own work. To give everyone a fair opportunity, we ask that you do not use AI tools when completing your application.

Sunbeam House Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer