Gheel Autism Services supports over 370 autistic adults across Dublin, North Kildare and Wicklow. We are building an organisation where autistic adults are recognised as citizens with authority over their own lives, and where the people who support them are skilled, confident and genuinely well prepared. We are hiring a Learning and Development Manager to lead the training that makes that real.About the RoleThis post holds organisational responsibility for the quality, compliance and impact of all staff learning in Gheel. You will lead the design, delivery and evaluation of a training offer that meets the needs of every service model in Gheel, and that supports our continued development as a neuro-affirmative, rights-based organisation.The role is both strategic and hands-on. You will hold a seat on the Operations Committee and a place in our Practice Team, working across the organisation on culture, change and workforce development. You will also design and deliver training yourself, and be in the room often enough to know exactly how it lands.You will build and lead a panel of internal trainers drawn from across Gheel's services, manage the Learning and Development Officer, and plan and deliver within an agreed learning and development budget. Increasing coproduction with autistic adults in the design, delivery and evaluation of learning is a core expectation of this post — with fair payment, accessible preparation and genuine authority over content.What You'll Be DoingLeading the learning and workforce side of Gheel's shift to neuro-affirmative, relational, rights-based practiceDeveloping and maintaining a Learning and Development strategy and policy, with named owners, timelines and measuresSetting a single quality standard for all training delivered in Gheel, whoever delivers itBuilding simple, repeatable routines for everyday learning — coaching-style supervision, team reflection, peer-led sessions and communities of practiceRecruiting, developing and supporting a panel of internal trainersOwning training compliance and governance, and reporting quarterly to the Operations Committee, Senior Management Team and BoardLine managing the Learning and Development Officer, and managing external training providersWorking with HR so learning connects to induction, probation, performance and development, and career pathwaysWhat We're Looking ForEssential:A qualification at NFQ Level 8 or above in learning and development, education, human resources, social care or a related discipline (Level 7 with substantial relevant experience will also be considered)A recognised training qualification, such as Train the Trainer at QQI Level 6, or an equivalent adult education or instructional design qualificationAt least five years' experience in a learning and development role, including at least two years at management or senior specialist levelSubstantial recent experience designing and personally delivering training to adult learnersExperience leading a change or culture programme across an organisation, or a substantial part of oneExperience managing training compliance in a regulated environment, including reporting to senior management or a boardExperience developing other trainers or facilitators, and line managing at least one member of staffA full driving licence and access to a vehicleDesirable:Membership of the Learning and Development Institute (MLDI) or above, or a commitment to reach that levelA postgraduate qualification in adult education, organisational development, change management or strategic learning and developmentCIPD membershipExperience in disability, autism, mental health, social care or health servicesWorking knowledge of HIQA regulation and New DirectionsReady to Apply?