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Technical Training Programmes Operations Lead

 
 
Vacancy Number:  25879
Business
Job Type:  Full-time
 

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy.  Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.

 Position Description  

 

The Technical Capability Team, in the Centre of Engineering, is responsible for ensuring that the appropriate capability in engineering and related professions is in place across ESB to enable delivery of the Net Zero by 2040 strategy.

 

There are two key aspects to technical capability assurance: bringing new talent into the organisation and developing the talent we have. The technical training programmes operations lead is responsible for ensuring the provision of appropriate formal technical training for new and existing technical talent across ESB. They source such traning internally and externally and are responsible for the procurement and scheduling of existing training as well as the development of new training programmes as required.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

The Technical Training Programmes Operations lead’s duties shall include:

  • Develop, operate and drive continuous improvements in, the formal training programmes for all engineering (and related professions) early careers cohorts (interns and graduates). Develop / source new training content / suppliers as required and support the implementation of any transition plan from current to new programmes. 
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with the Learning and Development Team and others in the HR Community, Capability Assurance Managers, Graduate / Undergraduate Coordinators, Line Managers, to ensure the programmes operate effectively to meet business needs.
  • Support the Manager Technical Capability in devising, or sourcing externally, technical development programmes for technical personnel complementary to, and building on, those of the graduate programmes.
  • Develop and sustain relationships with third level institutions and other further education / Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course providers and identify courses aligned to ESB’s technical people’s needs with particular focus on part-time post-graduate offerings such as micro-credentials, certificates and diplomas.
  • Support the delivery of internally developed technical training and the scheduling of both internal and externally provided technical training.
  • Monitor / Oversee spending of the EMP training budget.
  • Support ESB CSR initiatives in relation to STEM careers promotion and diversity in STEM careers. Where feasible, dovetail ESB STEM CSR initiatives with those of 3rd level and other professional institutions and incorporate STEM CSR volunteering into ESB CPD activities.

 

 

 Experience and Qualifications

 

Essential 

 

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

  • An honours Batchelors Degree in HR or a related discipline or an equivalent technical competence 
  • A minimum five years’ experience, ideally across multiple teams, business lines and business units
  • Strong scheduling and organisational skills
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills
  • A flexible approach to work, especially where necessary to deliver the strategic objectives of the group

 

Desirable

 

  • Experience in Learning and Development.
  • A track record of innovation
  • Leadership in knowledge sharing, process improvement and change management 
  • Knowledge of the capabilities required to deliver on our Corporate Strategy to 2040 
  • Full driver’s licence
  • Project management experience

 

 

Location

 

The successful candidate may combine working from home within the Republic of Ireland, with attendance at base in ESB’s Dublin airport and Dublin city centre offices and ESB’s F27 offices for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the manager but is typically two or more days a week.

 

Travel, within Ireland and occasionally internationally, will be a feature of this role.

 

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

 

 

Reporting To

 

Senior Manager Technical Capability.

 

 

Why Work with Us?

 

  • Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
  • Progressive, hybrid working model
  • Career development through mentoring and training 
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
  • Sports and Social Clubs
  • Networking opportunities
  • Credit Union
  • Generous Pension
  • Access to staff well-being programmes
  • Generous parental leave entitlements
  • Strong values-based and inclusive culture
  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

 

 

Salary

 

€57,000 – €68,000

 


Closing Date

 

26th November 2024

 

 

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie

 

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie

 

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

  

 

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