Instructional Design jobs

Location: Glasnevin, Co Dublin

Contract Type: Full time, permanent contract

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday office hours. Fully on site.

Reporting to: Manager of The Wayfinding Centre and/or their designee

Closing date: 4th September 2026

Role Overview:

The Wayfinding Centre is seeking an experienced training lead to develop and deliver engaging, high-quality training programmes focused on transport accessibility and disability awareness for internal staff and external partners, such as transport operators and key professionals within the built environment sector.

This role requires strong applied knowledge of Ireland’s transport systems and passenger accessibility needs. Candidates must demonstrate comprehensive understanding of major transport modes, journey planning tools, passenger information services, network accessibility supports, and the barriers faced by people with disabilities when travelling.

The successful candidate will report to the National Services Manager of the Wayfinding Centre. They will collaborate closely with people with disabilities, cross-functional teams, subject matter experts and industry stakeholders to drive learning and development programmes, policies and procedures aligned with the Wayfinding Centre’s goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning Training

• Plan and deliver a holistic training programme that addresses the learning needs of internal staff as well as external partners within the transport and built environment sectors.
• Collaborate with industry experts, and stakeholders to identify training gaps and align training programs with industry standards and regulations.

Programme Development and Delivery

• Design and oversee the development of training content, curriculum, and materials for external partners that is engaging, inclusive and aligned with the Wayfinding Centres objectives, ensuring that the voices of people with disabilities are included.
• Create & deliver engaging and impactful training sessions, workshops, and courses that cater to different learning styles and levels of expertise.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Cultivate strong relationships with external partners, such as transport operators and key professionals in the built environment sector, to understand their training needs and collaborate on programme development.
• Act as a liaison between the Wayfinding Centre and external stakeholders to ensure that training programmes are aligned with industry trends and requirements.

Training Co-Ordination and Logistics

• Coordinate training schedules, venues, and logistical arrangements for both internal and external training events, in turn creating a training calendar that outlines the schedule of training sessions and events.
• Collaborate with training coordinators to ensure seamless execution of training sessions, including participant registrations, materials preparation, and technology setup

Performance Evaluation and Improvement

• Develop methods to assess the effectiveness of training programmes for both internal and external audiences.
• Collect feedback and performance metrics to continually enhance training content, delivery methods, and overall programme impact.

Training Co-Ordination and Logistics

• Serve as the logistics and coordination lead for the team
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members.

Reporting and Analytics

• Generate comprehensive reports on training participation, completion rates, and outcomes for internal stakeholders and industry partners.
• Utilise data-driven insights to guide decision-making and optimise training initiatives.

Above responsibilities reflect the current service requirements and may be subject to amendment to meet the changing needs of the service.

Core Competencies and Experience Required:

• Extensive experience in training co-ordination, instructional design, or related roles, preferably with exposure to the transportation and built environment sectors.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate training programs effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills to engage with internal teams and external partners.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and modern training technologies.
• A dynamic individual who can design, coordinate, implement, oversee and evaluate training initiatives to enhance skills, knowledge, and performance across diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in using learning management systems and other training-related software.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to align training initiatives with organisational and industry goals.
• Problem-solving aptitude and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Knowledge of industry regulations, standards, and best practices within the transport and built environment sectors.

Essential:

• Postgraduate degree in Education, Health Sciences, Business Administration, or a relevant field (or equivalent work experience).
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Work experience in either transport, accessibility, disability or similar.
• Innovative approach to leadership, teaching and learning to support inclusivity.
• Ability to build effective teams, networks or communities of practice and foster constructive cross team collaboration.
• Strong disability awareness and / or working knowledge of the Irelands transport systems.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in the Disability or Transport sector is a distinct advantage.

Further information:

Garda vetting will be required for the successful candidate according to Vision Ireland's vetting policy.

Weekend & evening work may be applicable.

Vision Ireland reserve the right to close this competition earlier than the stated closing date should a sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Early application is therefore advised.

Please send informal enquiries to recruitment@vi.ie.

Accessibility, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

The Wayfinding Centre is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. It is our policy to recognise people as a key resource required for successful attainment of the organisation's mission. In support of this, it is important to remember that differences between people, whether devised from their different backgrounds and personalities, cultures and/or their different abilities, can be a source of strength to the organisation.

Pay: €55,000.00-€62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person