Head of Talent & Leadership Development

Personio GmbH; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Galway is seeking a Head of Talent & Leadership Development to spearhead the company's talent development strategy. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a similar role, focusing on leadership development and fostering a culture of continuous learning. This position offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment that prioritizes wellbeing and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Focus on wellbeing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a similar lead talent / L&D role.
• Proven experience shaping and delivering learning and development strategies.
• Skilled at creating a positive space for collaboration across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of a talent development strategy.
• Develop and implement leadership development initiatives.
• Facilitate team coaching to enhance collaboration and performance.

Skills

Leadership development

Coaching

Feedback culture

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HRM, education, or business

Job description

MKO is Ireland’s largest Planning, Ecology and Environmental consultancy. Our team of over 200 experienced professionals deliver challenging and complex projects across ecology, planning, environmental science, and related disciplines. With a proven track record of success, we add real value to our clients’ projects through multidisciplinary expertise and extensive nationwide experience.

Our continued success and growth rests entirely on the knowledge, skills, ambition and integrity of our people – qualities we value most highly. We are forward-thinking and work with a can-do attitude, which nurtures people, ideas and opportunities to help maximise potential.

Through our work, we aim to leave a legacy we can all be proud of.

Job Description

As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a strategic and people-focused Head of Talent & Leadership Development to lead our talent development strategy. In this pivotal role, you’ll design and deliver learning & development initiatives that build leadership capability, nurture emerging talent, and embed a culture of continuous learning - empowering our people to reach their full potential and drive business success.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the design and delivery of a talent development strategy aligned to business objectives and strategic growth.
• Design and deliver high-impact leadership development initiatives to build managerial capability and create succession pipelines.
• Develop and implement learning pathways covering leadership development, technical skills and professional skills.
• Partner with People & Culture and managers to embed a culture of continuous feedback, performance coaching, and professional development planning.
• Facilitate team coaching to enhance collaboration, alignment, and high performance across teams.
• Design and lead resilience-building programmes focused on mindset, adaptability, and overall wellbeing.
• Establish and maintain data-driven measurement and reporting to track impact and guide future development efforts.
• Utilise our new LMS to streamline learning delivery.
• Strategic impact - You’ll define and deliver MKO’s talent development agenda during a period of growth, directly influencing our people and organisational culture.
• Collaborative culture - Join a supportive, people-first environment where leadership is accessible, and your work will be valued and visible across the organisation.
• Wellbeing & flexibility - Enjoy a strong focus on wellbeing, social initiatives and flexible ways of working to support balance and sustainable performance.
• Values-driven leadership - Work alongside a leadership team committed to doing the right thing, delivering excellence, and building a positive, lasting legacy.
• Reward & Benefits - Competitive salary and benefits, designed to reward your impact and support your success at MKO.

About you

A strategic and people-centred leader, you bring the vision and capability to elevate MKO’s talent and leadership development practice. You’re energised by supporting professional growth and building learning organisations. You have:

• A bachelor’s degree in HRM, education, business or related experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a similar lead talent / L&D role.
• Proven experience shaping and delivering learning and development strategies, ideally in consultancy-driven environments.
• Designed and overseen leadership and succession programmes that deliver measurable results.
• Experience in supporting and embedding feedback, coaching, and continuous growth within teams.
• Skilled at creating a positive space for collaboration across all levels of the organisation.
• A forward-thinking approach to resilience, wellbeing, and sustainable performance.
• A collaborative leadership style, aligned with MKO’s values and vision.