Learning and Development Coordinator

Learning & Development Coordinator in Garching near Munich

ESO has implemented a new Learning & Development Policy recently, which brings with it a lot of new and interesting initiatives such as a leadership programme, communication and career coaching training, mentoring opportunities and other targeted schemes via a newly established ''Corporate Development Plan''. This plan covers foundation skills, compliance, leadership as well as soft skills training. With a forward-looking and invested approach to learning, ESO would provide an attractive environment for an early-career HR professional who wants to specialise in L&D, or who already has this specialism, to gain valuable experience in helping us get all these initiatives off the ground.

Reporting to the Learning & Development Specialist within part of the Human Resources department in Garching, the Learning & Development Coordinator is responsible for the smooth delivery of development activities under ESO's Corporate Development Plan, sourcing additional development activities for different target groups, and co-developing e-learning content for video productions, all while bringing a fresh mindset and ideas to best suit the learning needs of our staff.

If you have already gained 2-3 years of practical experience through internships or projects in the Human Resources or Learning & Development sector, and are keen to contribute your knowledge to ESO's broadening training landscape, we would love to hear from you.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Your main duties and responsibilities are to:

• Collaborate with the Learning & Development Specialist to develop e-learning content and produce videos on different Learning & Development topics for different audiences;
• Support the preparation of internal communication on staff development offers;
• Support the delivery of online and onsite training courses and review their effectiveness;
• Be creative and propose new and different learning formats for activities where required;
• Coordinate training courses of the ESO Corporate Development Plan, which includes sending of diary invitations, organizing rooms and equipment;
• Ensure learning materials are available to delegates on time and are regularly updated; and
• Provide administrative support to the Learning & Development Specialist, including reporting, managing certifications and qualifications in ESO's HRIS, maintain records and data such as course attendance, cancellation quotes, and process invoice payments.

Reports to:

Learning & Development Specialist (Human Resources Garching)

Key Competences and Experience:

Essential Competences and Experience

• Positive attitude and proven service orientation in previous roles;
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Effective time management: ability to work to deadlines in a structured and organised way;
• Evidence of creativity and solution generation, with ability to translate ideas into e.g. concrete learning formats or content;
• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Desirable Competences and Experience

• First experience with e-learning content creation and video production;
• Knowledge of learning theories and organisational development concepts;
• Proactive self-starter - ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.

Qualifications:

A completed secondary education and 2-3 years of practical experience in the Human Resources or Learning & Development sector are a must. A diploma in HR which includes L&D and / or OD, or studies in communication or Instructional Technology & Design will be an advantage, as well as experience of working in an international environment.

Language skills:

The position requires full fluency in English, both oral and written.

Application:

Applicants are invited to apply online at http://jobs.eso.org/. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV. Within your CV, please provide the names and contact details of three persons familiar with your work and willing to provide a recommendation letter upon request. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.

Deadline for applications is 8 June 2025.