Head of Learning & Talent Development

Are you passionate about building a culture of learning, leadership, and innovation? We are seeking a dynamic Head of Learning & Talent Development to lead our organisation’s learning strategy and support the development of a skilled, engaged, and high-performing workforce.

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you will design and deliver a learning and development vision that strengthens regulatory compliance, leadership capability, professional development pathways, and continuous organisational learning. This is a strategic role with significant scope to influence culture, drive innovation, and support large-scale change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation’s Learning & Talent Development Strategy.

• Design and deliver leadership programmes, coaching supports, and competency-based career pathways.

• Oversee blended learning solutions, mandatory training, induction, and digital learning tools.

• Drive organisational change and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• Ensure all training meets regulatory, professional, and compliance standards.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Learning & Development team.

• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including education providers and regulatory bodies.

• Support talent management, supervision, and performance development across the organisation.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• A relevant Level 8 (or higher) qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Education & Training, Organisational Psychology, or a related field.

Experience & Knowledge

• At least 7 years’ senior experience leading learning and development in a complex organisation, ideally in health, disability, or human services.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing strategic learning and development frameworks.

• Strong understanding of regulatory and workforce requirements (e.g., CORU, HIQA, compliance standards).

• Experience managing teams, budgets, and diverse stakeholders.

• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and influencing skills.

• Experience with digital learning transformation, learning management systems, and modern learning technologies.

Desirable Criteria

• Postgraduate qualification in Education, Leadership, Organisational Development, or Strategic HRM.

• Familiarity with person-centred service models and approaches used within the intellectual disability or broader human services sector.