Learning and Development Lead

• Park West Business Park, Dublin, Ireland
• Full time, Permanent

Established in 1992, Applegreen is a leading convenience roadside retailer in the Republic of Ireland, the UK and the US in both large-scale Motorway Service Areas and Travel Plazas, as well as smaller petrol stations. The business has grown to over €4.1BN in annual revenue, operating over 600+ Motorway Service Plazas and forecourt sites internationally and employing over 16,000 people. Our products and services include large scale food and beverage operations, convenience stores, roadside refue

Learning and Development Lead

Role Introduction:

Applegreen is in a rapid growth phase and to support this ambitious growth, we are seeking to onboard a Learning and Development Lead to join our ROI HR team. This is a hands‑on role, providing consistent and proactive L&D support to site colleagues and managers across our Applegreen Stores in the Republic of Ireland.

The successful candidate will be a confident people person who can fit into Applegreen seamlessly and take an active, engaged approach to their role.

• Play a key role in delivering and coordinating L&D initiatives across Applegreen sites.
• Support with the planning, communication and execution of learning and development across the Irish business.
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS), including updating and refining training content to ensure alignment with operational standards.
• Create and update training materials, eLearning content and resources to support site capability development.
• Deliver high‑quality in‑person and virtual training sessions for internal programmes.
• Track training completion, compliance, and certification requirements across ROI sites, providing regular reports to stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the wider L&D team, HR, Operations, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency of training initiatives.
• Develop relationships with professional bodies to promote professional development across the company.
• Coordinate logistical requirements for training programmes, including venue bookings, accommodation, travel arrangements, and training materials.
• Support learners with programme requirements, training needs, scheduling, and guidance throughout their development journey.
• Raise and process purchase orders (POs) for training providers, materials, and programme costs, ensuring alignment with budgetary guidelines.
• Conduct training needs analysis to identify skill gaps and development priorities.
• Measure training effectiveness, gather learner feedback, and use data to make continuous improvements.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and career development.
• Stay current with learning trends, technologies, and best practices.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Learning and Development or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIPD.
• Proven experience in course content creation and training programme development for diverse audiences.
• Ideally, previous experience in a similar role, preferably within a large organisation is a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• High proficiency in all Microsoft Office software also essential (Excel, PPT).

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with store teams and managers.
• Confident delivering training in high‑energy, fast‑paced retail environments.
• Excellent organisation and ability to juggle multiple priorities across busy retail operations.
• Practical, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to adapt quickly to changing needs.
• Comfortable with LMS administration, tracking compliance, and reporting training activity.
• Experience creating clear, simple, and operationally relevant training content.
• Collaborative team player who works effectively with HR, Operations, and site leadership.
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with a focus on supporting front‑line colleagues.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to accuracy and detail. xcfaprz
• Customer‑focused attitude, understanding how training supports store standards and service.

• Flexible Schedules
• Professional Development + Growth
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Staff Discounts
• Team Bonding Events
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Work/Life Balance
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee of the month

Applegreen Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer