Learning & development specialist
Enschede, Netherlands
EUR 43,080-78,348 / year
Are you a learning & development professional who can translate organizational ambitions into impactful learning solutions? At Demcon, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the development of our employees, teams, and leaders. You will advise on learning and development challenges, design future-oriented programs, and work closely with HR and management to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
About Demcon
Demcon develops and produces advanced technology and complex systems, from concept and prototype to series production. Driven by the ambition to solve societal and technological challenges, we combine deep engineering expertise with creativity to deliver solutions that make a real impact. We design prototypes, industrialize innovations, and manufacture high-tech systems, with a strong focus on mechatronics. By integrating mechanical, electrical, and software engineering with disciplines such as robotics, optics, and data science, we support our customers throughout the entire product lifecycle. The Demcon Group consists of more than 50 specialized companies that together form a one-stop shop for high-tech innovation. With over 1,100 colleagues worldwide, we are building the technology of tomorrow.
What are you going to do?
As a learning & development specialist, you play a key role in strengthening the growth and development of our employees, teams, and organization. You translate business challenges and strategic objectives into impactful learning solutions that contribute directly to leadership development, professional excellence, talent growth, and sustainable employability.
You partner with managers, HR business partners, and other stakeholders to identify learning and development needs across the organization. Based on these insights, you design and implement effective learning journeys, development programs, workshops, and other interventions that support both individual and organizational growth.
You lead L&D initiatives from concept to implementation, ensuring they are well embedded in daily practice and aligned with business goals. Applying modern learning principles such as learning on the job, social learning, blended learning, and the 70-20-10 approach, you create meaningful learning experiences that go beyond traditional training programs.
In addition, you contribute to the further development of the Demcon Academy and help foster a culture where learning, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement are a natural part of everyday work. You monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives and use data and stakeholder feedback to continuously improve the impact of our learning and development activities.
By connecting people, business objectives, and learning solutions, you help ensure that Demcon continues to grow through the development of its talent.
What do you bring to the table?
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in Learning & Development, Educational Sciences, Psychology, Human Resource Management, or a related field;
- At least 5 years of experience in a Learning & Development, HRD, or organizational development role.
- Experience in analyzing learning and development needs and translating these into effective learning interventions and development programs;
- Knowledge of modern learning methodologies, such as blended learning, social learning, learning on the job, and the 70-20-10 framework;
- Experience in project management and successfully implementing organization-wide development initiatives;
- Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to connect and engage people at all levels of the organization;
- Analytical skills to identify development needs, measure learning outcomes, and evaluate the impact of interventions;
- Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English;
- A proactive, curious, and results-driven mindset, with a strong sense of ownership and a continuous improvement mentality.
What do we offer you?
At Demcon, you’ll be working on technology that makes a real difference. In a relaxed organisation that encourages initiative and fosters a positive working relationship with motivated colleagues, you’ll help build solutions for both today and tomorrow. We genuinely care about you as a person and encourage job satisfaction and a healthy work-life balance.
You can also count on the following, amongst other things:
- A competitive salary between €43,080 and €78,348 per year (excluding 8% holiday pay), depending on your experience;
- 8% holiday pay, with the option to have this paid out in May or monthly with your salary;
- 25 days’ holiday and 6 ATV days based on full-time employment;
- Option to purchase additional days;
- Partial remote working arrangement: up to 2 days per week for full-time employees, always in consultation with your manager;
- Training courses and programmes via the Demcon Academy for your personal and professional development;
- A good pension scheme with Zwitserleven;
- Travel allowance;
- Bicycle scheme/bicycle lease scheme;
- Wellness programme including fun sports clinics, workshops and a workplace health check;
- Fresh fruit every week;
- Opportunity to take part in sporting events;
- Active staff association (monthly activities and an annual Demcon weekend).
Do you have any questions about this position?
Do you have any questions about this position? We will be happy to answer them. Call to Carolien Wesseling, HR director or Serap Gauri, corporate recruiter at +31 (0)88 - 115 20 00.
Are you interested in the position of Learning & development specialist? Then we look forward to receiving your cv. You can apply via the application button.
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