Learning & Development Specialist

• Play a key role in delivering and coordinating L&D initiatives across Applegreen sites.
• Support with the planning, communication and execution of learning and development across the Irish business.
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS), including updating and refining training content to ensure alignment with operational standards.
• Create and update training materials, eLearning content and resources to support site capability development.
• Deliver high‑quality in‑person and virtual training sessions for internal programmes.
• Track training completion, compliance, and certification requirements across ROI sites, providing regular reports to stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the wider L&D team, HR, Operations, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency of training initiatives.
• Develop relationships with professional bodies to promote professional development across the company.
• Coordinate logistical requirements for training programmes, including venue bookings, accommodation, travel arrangements, and training materials.
• Support learners with programme requirements, training needs, scheduling, and guidance throughout their development journey.
• Raise and process purchase orders (POs) for training providers, materials, and programme costs, ensuring alignment with budgetary guidelines.
• Conduct training needs analysis to identify skill gaps and development priorities.
• Measure training effectiveness, gather learner feedback, and use data to make continuous improvements.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and career development.
• Stay current with learning trends, technologies, and best practices.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Learning and Development or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIPD.
• Proven experience in course content creation and training programme development for diverse audiences.
• Ideally, previous experience in a similar role, preferably within a large organisation is a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• High proficiency in all Microsoft Office software also essential (Excel, PPT).

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with store teams and managers.
• Confident delivering training in high‑energy, fast‑paced retail environments.
• Excellent organisation and ability to juggle multiple priorities across busy retail operations.
• Practical, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to adapt quickly to changing needs.
• Comfortable with LMS administration, tracking compliance, and reporting training activity.
• Experience creating clear, simple, and operationally relevant training content.
• Collaborative team player who works effectively with HR, Operations, and site leadership.
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with a focus on supporting front‑line colleagues.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to accuracy and detail.
• Customer‑focused attitude, understanding how training supports store standards and service.

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