Learning & Development Lead - Newry - High-Growth OrganisationMCS Group is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a rapidly growing, award-winning organisation to recruit a Learning & Development Lead on a full-time, permanent basis. The business has experienced exceptional growth, tripling its turnover within the last two years.This is a standalone L&D opportunity, offering the successful candidate the chance to shape and drive learning, talent and development initiatives across a growing operational workforce.Reporting to the Head of People, the Learning & Development Lead will lead the delivery of the organisation's people development strategy, with a particular focus on early careers, apprenticeships, leadership capability and end-to-end learning initiatives across both site-based and corporate teams.The RoleKey responsibilities will include:Developing and delivering the organisation's L&D strategy across multiple sites and functionsLeading apprenticeship, graduate, emerging talent and early careers initiatives across NI and ROIDesigning and facilitating bespoke internal training programmes, workshops and development activitiesPartnering closely with operational leaders and the People team to identify development needs and succession opportunitiesSupporting talent planning, career pathways and management capability initiativesManaging and enhancing digital learning initiativesCoordinating external learning providers and building preferred supplier relationshipsTracking learning effectiveness, ROI and business impact through KPIs and reporting metricsSupporting onboarding, mentoring and employee engagement initiativesPromoting a culture of continuous learning and development across both operational and white-collar workforcesThe PersonThe successful candidate will bring:Proven experience managing the full L&D lifecycle within a fast-paced environmentStrong experience within early careers, apprenticeships, talent planning and workforce developmentExperience designing and delivering internal training programmes and facilitated workshopsAbility to engage credibly with senior stakeholders and operational teamsStrong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneouslyExperience using digital learning platforms, LMS systems and e-learning toolsAbility to tailor communication and training approaches across site-based and office-based employeesExperience measuring learning outcomes and demonstrating ROI/business impactDesirable CriteriaExperience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or construction environmentsUnderstanding of compliance and training requirements within operational settingsKnowledge of apprenticeship and early careers pathways across ROI and NIExisting relationships with universities, colleges or external training providersFamiliarity with Insights Discovery or similar development toolsExposure to Investors in People or Skills for Growth initiativesThe Package£45,000 - £50,000 salary with flexibility for the right candidateFull-time permanent opportunityOn-site role based in NewryWorking hours of 8am - 5pm or 8:30am - 5:30pm with early finish Fridays31 days annual leaveHealth cash plan after one year's serviceOn-site gym facilitiesThis is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious L&D professional to join a business during a significant phase of growth and play a key role in shaping the future capability, leadership and talent agenda across the organisation.To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send your CV via the link provided or contact Ryan Calvert (Assoc. CIPD), HR Recruitment Specialist at MCS Group, on .Even if this position is not quite right for you, MCS Group has a wide range of opportunities available. Please visit to explore further opportunities.MCS Group - CIPD NI HR Awards Headline Sponsor 2026 Skills:Learning & Development Manager Organisational Development Manager L&D ManagerWHJS1_NI