Grant Thornton (US)

Learning and Development Consultant M-AD Consulting

Grant Thornton (US)  •  Belfast, GB (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Grant Thornton’s Consulting Team are seeking to recruit experienced Learning and Development Consultants at Manager and Associate Director levels within the consulting practice, based out of Dublin and Belfast.

This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious and motivated individuals to join our Learning and Development Consulting team in a growing area of our business. These will be challenging and fulfilling roles within a team that delivers work for clients in areas such as designing, delivering, and evaluating synchronous and asynchronous learning programmes and leadership development programmes, and coaching and mentoring, culture change programmes, stakeholder engagement, and communications.

The roles are to contribute to and support the delivery of a variety of client engagements across multiple industries. Experience in the design, delivery, and evaluation of modern, innovative, and engaging programmes for all levels within organisations, up to and including Executive level. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong and evidenced understanding of how adults learn, along with the ability to deliver high‑quality instructional design and superb facilitation skills. Executive coaching experience is advantageous. The successful candidates will be exposed to a variety of projects and will be given the opportunity to lead on interesting and challenging client projects. An additional aspect of the roles will be to lead and support the business development initiatives of the team. The role will provide an excellent opportunity to build a long term and sustainable career in a growing area of our business.

Roles & Responsibilities

Main responsibilities

  • Leading and supporting on client and learning and development projects from initiation to close
  • Leading the discovery, design, delivery and evaluation of learning and development programmes
  • Engaging project stakeholders to effectively manage clients and project delivery
  • Working with clients across Ireland implementing learning and development programmes, including leadership development, Learning Management Systems, digital platforms, and e-learning
  • Preparation of formal reports and presentations
  • Ensuring assigned projects and tasks meet required deadlines
  • Conducting industry research and thought leadership covering the key market sectors/target clients
  • Support and lead on business development initiatives
  • Support and preparation of proposals, tendering and pitches for new client work.

Skills and Experience

Experience, Education and Certifications

The candidate must have capabilities and proven experience in at least three of the following areas:

  • Degree level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business Management, HR, L&D, Organisational Development, Psychology)
  • Learning and Development and Leadership Development Programme design, delivery, and evaluation
  • Evidence of adult learning, instructional design, and facilitation experience
  • Learning Management Systems (LMS) certifications, e-learning design, and digital learning platforms
  • Accredited Executive Coach
  • Psychometric Assessment Accreditation

Skills and Competencies

  • a minimum of 5-10 years’ relevant experience preferably in a consulting or corporate environment working in and / or with large scale organisations
  • experience in quality, engaging, innovative, and modern training design, delivery and evaluation
  • excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
  • expertise in C-Suite / Senior Management engagement and communication
  • strong leadership and people management skills
  • an ability to balance big-picture thinking with acute attention to detail
  • a natural curiosity to explore new business opportunities.
  • a creative, problem-solving mindset and initiative-driven approach.
  • excellent written skills including the preparation of comprehensive reports and presentations
  • strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to professional and client service excellence and developing effective working relationships.
  • strong multi-tasking abilities and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • excellent MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.

Grant Thornton (US)

About Grant Thornton (US)

Forget what you think you know about professional services. We go beyond what’s expected and help others do the same.

Grant Thornton is the brand name for Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC the U.S. member firms of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading independent audit & assurance, tax and advisory firms. That means our network has more than 73,000 professionals in more than 146 countries who are ready to help public and private organizations of all sizes take on today’s challenges. But what sets us apart isn’t just what we do – it’s how we do it. Here, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result. We’re collaborators – obsessed with quality and ready for anything – who understand the value of strong relationships. It’s how we challenge the expectations of business and empower our people and clients to do it, too.

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Industry
Accounting & Tax
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Year Founded
1924
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