Learning and Development Specialist

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 18 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

As we continue our journey toward becoming Ireland’s most trusted and sustainable business, we have an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join our team as a Learning & Development Specialist. This role is a Field Based Role.

This role is 4 days per week

The Role

We are seeking an L&D Specialist to join our growing team. As an L&D Specialist, you will work with the Musgrave L&D team, colleagues in retail stores and with the Regional Teams, to design, implement and review people plans for each store from an L&D perspective.

Please note this is a specified purpose contract up to 12 months in duration and will cover west of Ireland, Galway and other counties as required.

What you'll be doing:

• Working with our Regional Managers & Retail Partners to provide relevant and tailored training and advice, influencing and coaching Store owners where appropriate
• Co-ordinating and delivering on site Customer Service Training with retail teams
• Providing advice to Owners & Managers on the tools & techniques to exceed customer expectations & develop their business through their people
• Support SuperValu & Centra Retailers to lead positive cultural change in their business
• Co-ordinating and delivering on site Leadership and Management Training (Feedback, Coaching, Communication Skills etc.)
• Supporting store owners & managers to complete training needs analysis for their teams and develop appropriate learning plans via the Musgrave Institute.
• Facilitate workshops with Store Owners, Managers and other senior stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement of L&D and behavioural change initiatives
• Advise Retailers on all aspects of Learning & Development, career development and employee engagement.
• Assessing the service level for the region & regional performance reporting (through Mystery Shopper audits & internal assessment)
• Support the implementation and rollout of our New Digital Learning Platform
• May be required to work on various HR projects and support other Musgrave brand

What we are looking for:

• Strong coaching and facilitation skills with the ability to engage and motivate diverse audiences
• Keen interest in working in the retail sector with a passion for great customer experiences
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience in presenting to large groups
• Minimum 2 years experience in a training related role
• Previous experience in a Learning and Development focused role would be advantageous
• Proven organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
• Proven relationship building and influencing skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Full driving licence is essential

What is nice to have:

• Certification in Training or Coaching or a IITD qualification is
• Experience in E-Learning Design
• Experience implementing a learning experience platform

What we Offer:

Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact

Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions

Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.

Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.