Circular Economy Learning & Development Specialist

About the role

Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) is looking for a motivated Circular Economy Learning & Development Specialist on a 23‑month contract. You will join the L&D team to design, develop, deliver and evaluate innovative training solutions that help Irish manufacturers adopt circular economy principles.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver virtual classroom, in‑person workshops, master classes and online modules using cutting‑edge learning technologies.
• Conduct needs analyses to identify skill gaps across manufacturing sectors in Ireland and Europe.
• Manage project timelines, budgets and resources to ensure successful delivery.
• Create assessments and evaluation tools to measure training effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the Circular Economy Innovation team to align content with technical expertise.
• Incorporate adult‑learning principles and stay agile to emerging sustainability trends.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Learning & Development or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing and delivering training content.
• Proven ability to work cross‑functionally with technical experts.
• Strong analytical skills for needs assessment and evaluation.

Required skills

• Experience with virtual classroom platforms and e‑learning authoring tools.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies.
• Familiarity with circular economy concepts and sustainability practices.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Flexible working environment within state‑of‑the‑art innovation centres.
• Five weeks of annual leave.
• Opportunity to work with diverse industrial clients and state partners.
• Dynamic, inclusive team focused on national economic growth.