Learning and Development Practitioner (Full Time)
Limerick, Ireland
Description
Who We Are
20FIFTY Partners is a mission-led organisation that has been driving awareness and action on the climate and sustainability agenda for the past twenty years through research and education. We have worked closely with national agencies and 1000’s of businesses in developing and implementing sustainability initiatives within Ireland, the UK and across Europe.
We have a successful track record in delivering national and internationally funded research projects in Climate Action, Industrial Water Stewardship, and Circularity, delivering industry led applied research with a focus on practical evidence-based impact in association with our Communities of Practice.We work with both national and international stakeholders, industry groups and enterprise agencies, running flagship programmes. These include Water Stewardship Ireland, Skillnet Climate Ready Academy, Certified Water Stewardship Programme and developing new programmes other national and international bodies.
Role Description
20FIFTY Partners are seeking an experienced Learning & Development Practitioner on a full-time basis. You will lead, manage, and support learning initiatives and learning interventions for our key external clients, in both the public and private sector. You will play a key role in enhancing the performance and growth of our clients’ employees by designing, delivering, and evaluating L&D programs to enable them to transition to a more sustainable future. You will assess our client’s training needs, develop learning interventions, and create a culture of continuous learning to meet their organizational goals and improve employee skills and competencies, in both the public and private sectors. This L&D Practitioner role is of strategic importance for the organisation and the successful candidate will engage in cross-departmental collaboration to support delivery of key initiatives.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* Analyse learning needs and objectives to create curriculum and learning programs tailored to our clients.
* Collaborate with our clients to structure and design engaging curricula that meet their learning objectives and outcomes.
* Participate in meetings and workshops to discuss content, design, and delivery approaches, offering creative solutions to learning challenges.
* Leverage technology to introduce modern L&D solutions (e.g., LMS platforms, AI-driven learning tools).
* Oversee the creation of bespoke training solutions tailored to the needs of different departments or teams of our clients, incorporating diverse learning styles, such as e-learning, blended learning, microlearning and instructor-led training.
* Facilitate the design process from initial concept to completion, managing timelines, deliverables, and expectations.
* Ensure that instructional materials are clear, engaging, and aligned with adult learning principles and best practices.
* Create engaging multimedia content (audio, video, graphics) as needed for online learning experiences.
* Oversee the development of metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of learning programs.
* Design and implement evaluation strategies (e.g., surveys, quizzes, assessments) to assess learner progress, engagement, and course effectiveness.
* Analyse learner feedback, assessment data, and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in instructional design and content.
* Analyse data to assess the ROI of L&D initiatives and recommend improvements.
* Revise and update existing training programs based on feedback, changing needs, and evolving client objectives.
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications
* Requires a relevant level 8 degree in Human Resources, Learning Science or Organisational Psychology. A master's or PhD is desirable.
Experience
* A minimum of 3 years L&D experience in corporate projects, designing and delivering training programs, workshops, or e-learning modules.
* An ability to diagnose development gaps, design innovative solutions and facilitate interventions
* Experience in talent management, training needs analysis and performance assessment
* Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles, processes, and methodologies including methods and techniques used in training assessment, design, development, and measurement
* Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and online learning tools.
* Expertise and / or passion for supporting organisations to develop skills and competencies to support more sustainable futures
* Experience in developing competency-based models for organisations
Skills and Competencies
* Leadership and coaching abilities, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Training Needs Analysis
* Expertise in instructional design and adult learning principles
* Analytical thinking for evaluating program outcomes and ROI
* Experience in Green/Sustainability L&D initiatives highly desirable
Eligibility Criteria:
* Current legal permission to live and work in Ireland
* Life Assurance
* Pension Contributions
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Professional development and career growth opportunities
20FIFTY Partners is a purpose driven company, assisting businesses transition to a more sustainable future.
We are the leader in the design and delivery of pioneering support programmes, at both National and European level, helping address the challenges of climate, digitalisation and operational excellence in enterprises.
Our flagship programmes include Water Stewardship Ireland, Climate Ready Academy, Lean & Green Skillnet, BIM Water Stewardship Programme and the HSE Lean Academy.
We also lead research projects with international partners to develop new knowledge and solutions to help enterprises transition to a more sustainable future throughout their operations. We have received national and international recognition for our work most recently winning the prestigious 2021 Water Europe Water Governance Award.
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