Group Learning & Development Manager

Peoplebank; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplebank is seeking a Group Learning & Development Manager to lead L&D initiatives across The Doyle Collection. This crucial role involves developing training programs, fostering a learning culture, and managing L&D teams, ensuring exceptional training aligned with business needs. A passion for learning and ability to build relationships are essential for this position.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus public holidays

Free lunch

Discounted hotel rooms

50% off food

Pension plan

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for learning and excellent communication skills.
• Positive, energetic and solutions driven individual.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate the learning culture within the organization.
• Create and implement Learning & Development Strategy.
• Manage and coordinate Leadership Development Programme.

Skills

Communication skills

Team management

Relationship building

Solutions driven

Job description

Contract: Permanent
Salary: Excellent salary & benefits

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Group Learning & Development Manager to lead our learning initiatives across all properties within The Doyle Collection. The successful applicant will lead the group-wide L&D department, work alongside business leaders to offer market leading development programmes to existing and new team members, whilst ensuring that your team offer exceptional training to suit the business needs. You will oversee all aspects of training, including e-learning, collaboration with external partners, and classroom-based training. Ensuring you lead by example, your infectious passion for instilling a learning culture within the business is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate the learning culture within the organisation
• Create and implement Learning & Development Strategy for the business
• Manage and co-ordinate our Leadership Development Programme
• Provide expert support for the Hotel People & Culture departments
• Work closely with the Hotel General Managers on localised requirements
• Manage fully our online Learning Management System (LMS)
• Lead our L&D team across three jurisdictions
• Review, update and where necessary, design and develop training sessions in line with current learning trends
• Remain up to date with legislative amendments and liaise with Head of People to implement appropriate changes
• Create new and innovative ways of learning in line with modern trends
• Develop relationships with professional bodies to promote professional development across the company
• Source suitable training providers to offer bespoke training
• Lead the apprenticeship and early careers agenda within the business

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Passion for learning and excellent communication skills
• Positive, energetic and solutions driven
• Ability to build relationships across all levels
• Excellent management skills and ability to motivate a team
• Understanding of the hotel industry and experience of managing a LMS

The perks of working at The Doyle Collection:

• 30 days of holiday including public holidays, increasing to 35 with length of service
• Free lunch
• Discounted hotel rooms in the UK, Ireland and USA for you, your family and friends
• 50% off food when dining with the Doyle Collection
• Great location with easy access to public transport
• In-house training team dedicated to your personal development
• Reward and recognition programmes (earn bonuses, restaurant meals, overnight stays and extra days off!)
• Save money with our Cycle to Work scheme and plan for your future with our pension
• Staff summer parties, Christmas parties and regular team get togethers
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

The Doyle Collection

The Doyle Collection is a carefully curated collection of eight Irish family-owned luxury and urban hotels located centrally in London, Dublin, Washington DC, Cork and Bristol. What binds our hotels together is the Doyle service ethos - a real warmth and thoughtfulness.

We are proud to say that The Doyle Collection has maintained it's listing as one of the 'Best Large Workplaces' with Great Places to Work since 2017. This accolade means that our people are part of a culture of continuous improvement, working for leaders who are committed to the working environment.

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At The Doyle Collection, where everyone is valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. All our team members have the opportunity to thrive with an equal opportunities employer.