We are currently looking for a passionate and innovative Learning/Training & Development Officer to join the People & Culture Team at Ashford Castle Estate.

Key responsibilities of the Learning/Training & Development Officer will include:

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating and delivering training for all team members, supervisors and managers across Ashford Castle and The Lodge at Ashford Castle, keeping sessions relevant, interesting and interactive. 
• Conducting the Training Needs Analysis meetings in preparation for the Annual Training Plan
• Designing the Monthly Training Calendar to deliver both RCH and external Training.
• Coordinating with Managers on course requirements specific to their Teams and department needs
• Developing IDP's for Team Members
• Working with HOD's on Succession planning for key roles across the business
• Coordinating all paperwork for courses 
• Coming up with continuous creative ideas and suggestions to further improve our company Training operations.
• Seeking cost effective external training courses and staying up to date with industry trends and gathering up to date information for training sessions.
• Creating and updating specific training documents as well as compiling the Training Report on a monthly basis.
• Liaising with People and Culture Manager, F&B Training Manager to deal with important issues in training and development.
• Developing our Flow L&D Platform and designing in house training courses,

The ideal candidate for the Learning & Development Officer position should have:

• Previous experience in a similar position, learning and development/training and development.
  
• Previous experience of Succession Planning
• Previous experience of delivering training programs
• Demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills.
  
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to handle busy situations and manage your workload effectively.
  
• Excellent computer skills and ability to develop online training programs
• The ability to create and deliver training programs to a high quality
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Eligibility  to work in Ireland.

Some of the Benefits available to the team:

• Professional, award winning training and development opportunities to give you a career path.
• Discounted accommodation rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection & The Travel Corporation globally.
• Annual Staff Appreciation Party and other Employee Recognition Events.
• Discounted rates with many local businesses and third party service providers (including Estate Activities).
• Heavily subsidised accommodation (subject to availability).
• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire.

In choosing to join Ashford Castle, you become part of a significant piece of history, both of Ireland and the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Through the grand stone gates, a royal adventure begins. This remarkable 800-year-old castle, widely recognised as Ireland’s top hotel destination and once home to the Guinness family, is exceptional in every sense. Discover exquisite interiors, delicious cuisine, a wealth of unique activities and a state-of-the-art spa. The extraordinary characters of the castle passionately care about each and every guest experience. Ashford Castle, voted No. 1 in Top 10 Resort Hotels in the UK and Ireland in Travel + Leisure 'World's Best' Awards 2022 and awarded Five Stars by Forbes Travel Guide 2022 - retained its five-star rating. 

The Red Carnation Hotel collection was officially recognised at Platinum standard Investors in People in 2020, the highest accolade it’s possible to reach - and we achieved this on a global basis.  This award recognises our commitment to all initiatives that are people and culture oriented, including career growth and opportunities for all, as well as our far-reaching commitment to sustainability, diversity and inclusivity. 

Additionally in 2020 we were recognised again with a Princess Royal Training Award for our hugely successful Management Programme, which has a prototypical track record in developing people and getting them “management ready” in both the company and sector.   We are truly proud to be awarded these two high profile accolades which are gloriously non-industry specific thereby pitching us against any business in any sector.  Our goal is to be an employer of choice for those willing to work hard, who are ambitious to find success and who are wishing to be rewarded well, paid fairly and treated as an individual within our family-owned and run atmosphere.

If this sounds like the Training & Development Officer role for you then please apply today!

We are an equal opportunities employer. 

We are currently looking for a passionate and innovative Learning/Training & Development Officer to join the People & Culture Team at Ashford Castle Estate.

Key responsibilities of the Learning/Training & Development Officer will include:

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating and delivering training for all team members, supervisors and managers across Ashford Castle and The Lodge at Ashford Castle, keeping sessions relevant, interesting and interactive. 
• Conducting the Training Needs Analysis meetings in preparation for the Annual Training Plan
• Designing the Monthly Training Calendar to deliver both RCH and external Training.
• Coordinating with Managers on course requirements specific to their Teams and department needs
• Developing IDP's for Team Members
• Working with HOD's on Succession planning for key roles across the business
• Coordinating all paperwork for courses 
• Coming up with continuous creative ideas and suggestions to further improve our company Training operations.
• Seeking cost effective external training courses and staying up to date with industry trends and gathering up to date information for training sessions.
• Creating and updating specific training documents as well as compiling the Training Report on a monthly basis.
• Liaising with People and Culture Manager, F&B Training Manager to deal with important issues in training and development.
• Developing our Flow L&D Platform and designing in house training courses,

The ideal candidate for the Learning & Development Officer position should have:

• Previous experience in a similar position, learning and development/training and development.
  
• Previous experience of Succession Planning
• Previous experience of delivering training programs
• Demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills.
  
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to handle busy situations and manage your workload effectively.
  
• Excellent computer skills and ability to develop online training programs
• The ability to create and deliver training programs to a high quality
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Eligibility  to work in Ireland.

Some of the Benefits available to the team:

• Professional, award winning training and development opportunities to give you a career path.
• Discounted accommodation rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection & The Travel Corporation globally.
• Annual Staff Appreciation Party and other Employee Recognition Events.
• Discounted rates with many local businesses and third party service providers (including Estate Activities).
• Heavily subsidised accommodation (subject to availability).
• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire.

In choosing to join Ashford Castle, you become part of a significant piece of history, both of Ireland and the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Through the grand stone gates, a royal adventure begins. This remarkable 800-year-old castle, widely recognised as Ireland’s top hotel destination and once home to the Guinness family, is exceptional in every sense. Discover exquisite interiors, delicious cuisine, a wealth of unique activities and a state-of-the-art spa. The extraordinary characters of the castle passionately care about each and every guest experience. Ashford Castle, voted No. 1 in Top 10 Resort Hotels in the UK and Ireland in Travel + Leisure 'World's Best' Awards 2022 and awarded Five Stars by Forbes Travel Guide 2022 - retained its five-star rating. 

The Red Carnation Hotel collection was officially recognised at Platinum standard Investors in People in 2020, the highest accolade it’s possible to reach - and we achieved this on a global basis.  This award recognises our commitment to all initiatives that are people and culture oriented, including career growth and opportunities for all, as well as our far-reaching commitment to sustainability, diversity and inclusivity. 

Additionally in 2020 we were recognised again with a Princess Royal Training Award for our hugely successful Management Programme, which has a prototypical track record in developing people and getting them “management ready” in both the company and sector.   We are truly proud to be awarded these two high profile accolades which are gloriously non-industry specific thereby pitching us against any business in any sector.  Our goal is to be an employer of choice for those willing to work hard, who are ambitious to find success and who are wishing to be rewarded well, paid fairly and treated as an individual within our family-owned and run atmosphere.

If this sounds like the Training & Development Officer role for you then please apply today!

We are an equal opportunities employer.