L&D Lead - Belfast - Permanent MCS Group is delighted to partner with an organisation in Belfast, as they look to add an L&D Lead to their team in this full-time, permanent opportunity.
The role: You will design and deliver training, build career pathways, and implement development initiatives that equip their people to thrive.
Working closely with leaders and teams across various functions, you will champion a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and high performance, shaping the skills and capabilities that drive the business forward.
The main responsibilities: Develop and implement a people development strategy aligned with business objectives across various functions.
Design and deliver engaging training programmes: technical, soft skills, leadership, and compliance, both in-person and virtually.
Lead training needs analysis, source development providers, and oversee the delivery of all L&D initiatives.
Design robust induction processes, succession planning, career pathways, and development frameworks to nurture high-potential talent.
Embed coaching frameworks and foster a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and engagement.
Manage apprenticeship, graduate, and internship programmes, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
Evaluate and implement digital learning tools to enhance accessibility and track learning outcomes.
Monitor and report on L&D programme impact, using data to drive continuous improvement.
Lead initiatives supporting culture transformation, values embedding, and high-performance behaviours.
The ideal candidate: Proven experience in similar L&D role, ideally within manufacturing or technical environments.
Experience designing and delivering training programmes across diverse functions.
CIPD qualified (Level 5 minimum) or equivalent experience.
What's on offer: Competitive base.
Enhanced annual leave.
Hybrid and flexible working.
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Rebekah Mulligan, Senior HR Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group on 02896 205148 Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are.
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