Learning and Development Partner

Using learning platforms, tools, and evidence based design principles, the Learning Partner creates practical, engaging, and scalable learning experiences across the organisation. The role evaluates learning impact using data, feedback, and performance indicators, using insights to continuously improve programme design and demonstrate value to the business.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders to assess capability needs, agree priorities, and shape learning plans aligned to business strategy
• Design blended learning programmes using a range of development methods informed by adult learning principles
• Facilitate high impact learning and team sessions, including leadership programmes, talent development, L&D programmes and workshops
• Own end to end programme design: define outcomes, create learner journeys and materials, pilot/iterate, and ensure learning is embedded and sustainable in day to day practice
• Leverage learning tools and platforms to build and curate digital learning, enable self directed development, and scale high impact programmes across the organisation
• Manage learning initiatives end to end (scope, stakeholders, governance, suppliers, delivery, and evaluation), ensuring quality, timelines, and measurable outcomes

Qualifications Experience & Capability

• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in a talent and development role within a dynamic, fast paced environment, ideally in a global multi business group
• Demonstrated excellence in partnering with the business and building strong relationships
• Proven experience designing and delivering bespoke/tailored programmes across multiple business areas using a variety of development approaches
• Strong facilitation skills, with proven experience delivering leadership and talent development programmes
• Demonstrated learning design capability and hands on experience with learning tools and platforms
• Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills, with experience influencing senior leaders, challenging constructively, and managing competing priorities
• Proven knowledge of best practice learning design and evaluation (e.g., needs analysis, learning outcomes, and impact measurement) and awareness of emerging L&D trends
• Experience of programme and project management (planning, governance, risk/issue management, and supplier/vendor management)

Personal Attributes

• Business focused and pragmatic
• Confident communicator with strong presence
• Collaborative, enabling, and outcome oriented
• Curious and committed to continuous improvement
• Insight driven, with a focus on demonstrating impact and value

daa is an equal opportunities employer committed to celebrating diversity & inclusion and recognising the value that difference can bring, both for our business and for our people. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience. We ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all and offer reasonable accommodations to applicants at all stages of the selection process.

Any offer of employment will be conditional on the successful candidate demonstrating and maintaining eligibility to work in Ireland. It is a condition of your employment with daa to achieve and maintain the necessary training and security standards required for your position at all times.