L&D Specialist

Job Title: Learning & Development SpecialistLocation: Lisburn Salary / Range: Up to £40,000Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Summary VANRATH are assisting a well-established organisation in Lisburn as they seek an experienced Learning & Development Specialist to oversee and enhance staff development across multiple sites. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who enjoys coordinating training programmes, supporting teams of trainers, and ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory standards. What do you need? Train the Trainer qualification or equivalent experience Proven experience delivering and coordinating training across multiple sites, including induction, refresher, and role‑specific programmes Strong understanding of health, safety, compliance, and regulatory training Experience managing or supporting a team of trainers and tracking performance metrics Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint for record‑keeping, reporting, and creating training materials Confident liaising with stakeholders to ensure training aligns with operational changes Ability to design and deliver bespoke training sessions, including awareness presentations and company‑specific programmes What you will do each day Coordinate and monitor training programmes across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory requirements Manage and support a team of trainers, overseeing delivery of job‑specific and key skills training Maintain and update training matrices, KPIs, and electronic records, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness Work with management across sites to update SOPs and training materials in line with operational and health and safety requirements Design and facilitate bespoke training sessions, including awareness and induction programmes Support apprenticeships, graduate schemes, and ongoing development initiatives, including scheduling and monitoring progress Book and coordinate external courses and training relevant to business needs Promote a positive learning culture across sites, emphasising safety, wellbeing, and professional development Perform ad‑hoc HR and administrative duties, including absence tracking, record management, and system updates For further information on this job, or any other HR role in Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Ryan Sykes for a confidential chat today. VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers. #J-18808-Ljbffr