Learning and Development Coordinator

ABOUT THE LAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is a key Government Commercial Semi-State Body that delivers social and affordable housing on State and other lands. It is overseen by an independent board of directors and is funded with €3.75 billion equity capital committed by the Government. It is also permitted to borrow up to €1.25bn 

The LDA has commenced construction on various state sourced lands and is currently working on about 20 direct delivery projects that can deliver over 8,000 homes. It also delivers affordable housing by working with the private sector on an initiative called ‘Project Tosaigh’, which will yield a further 5,000 homes on land provided by housebuilders. 

Additionally, the LDA is working on large-scale longer-term strategic areas by master-planning and bringing forward planning applications in locations such as Limerick Colbert Quarter, the Digital Hub in Dublin and Sandy Road in Galway. 

The LDA is underpinned by a positive, collegiate, can-do culture based on our core values of Integrity, Results, Collaboration, Sustainability and Innovation. Our team is around 190 people and growing rapidly. 

Summary

Reporting to the Learning and Development Manager, the Learning and Development Coordinator primary responsibility is supporting the Learning & Development (L&D) function in the coordination, and delivery of learning initiatives as well as, supporting the delivery of key Learning and Development projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the L&D team with scheduling of learning activities including liaising with internal or external stakeholders, event planning, logistic support and recording participants’ attendance.
• Manage and monitor the centralised L&D mailbox ensuring that queries are responded to and closed out in a timely manner.
• Manage the L&D billing and invoicing, working closely with the Finance team, setting up new suppliers, raising PO’s, routing invoices for approval and ensuring invoices are paid in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate training records, ensuring data is consistently updated and aligned with compliance and reporting requirements.
• Support the development and communication of learning calendars initiatives.
• Contribute to the implementation of the internal Learning Management System and manage the administration of the platform
• Support the development and maintenance of online training content
• Partnering with external providers and coordinating and promoting events on topics such as Employee Well-being and EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion)
• Supporting the L&D Manager and the wider HR Team on key projects as required

Requirements

• Third level qualification, ideally in a relevant discipline or currently studying HR
• Proven experience in an L&D, HR or training coordination role – or a strong interest in starting a career in Learning & Development, with a willingness to learn and grow in the role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of attention to details
• Excellent organisational skills
• High level of adaptability
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

To apply

The closing date for applications is 12pm Friday 25th July 2025.

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation. 

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