Learning & Development Coordinator

ESO has implemented a new Learning & Development Policy recently, which brings with it a lot of new and interesting initiatives such as a leadership programme, communication and career coaching training, mentoring opportunities and other targeted schemes via a newly established ''Corporate Development Plan''. This plan covers foundation skills, compliance, leadership as well as soft skills training. With a forward-looking and invested approach to learning, ESO would provide an attractive environment for an early-career HR professional who wants to specialise in L&D, or who already has this specialism, to gain valuable experience in helping us get all these initiatives off the ground.

Reporting to the Learning & Development Specialist within part of the Human Resources department in Garching, the Learning & Development Coordinator is responsible for the smooth delivery of development activities under ESO's Corporate Development Plan, sourcing additional development activities for different target groups, and co-developing e-learning content for video productions, all while bringing a fresh mindset and ideas to best suit the learning needs of our staff.

If you have already gained 2-3 years of practical experience through internships or projects in the Human Resources or Learning & Development sector, and are keen to contribute your knowledge to ESO's broadening training landscape, we would love to hear from you.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Your main duties and responsibilities are to:

• Collaborate with the Learning & Development Specialist to develop e-learning content and produce videos on different Learning & Development topics for different audiences;
• Support the preparation of internal communication on staff development offers;
• Support the delivery of online and onsite training courses and review their effectiveness;
• Be creative and propose new and different learning formats for activities where required;
• Coordinate training courses of the ESO Corporate Development Plan, which includes sending of diary invitations, organizing rooms and equipment;
• Ensure learning materials are available to delegates on time and are regularly updated; and
• Provide administrative support to the Learning & Development Specialist, including reporting, managing certifications and qualifications in ESO's HRIS, maintain records and data such as course attendance, cancellation quotes, and process invoice payments.

Reports to:

Learning & Development Specialist (Human Resources Garching)

Key Competences and Experience:

Essential Competences and Experience

• Positive attitude and proven service orientation in previous roles;
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Effective time management: ability to work to deadlines in a structured and organised way;
• Evidence of creativity and solution generation, with ability to translate ideas into e.g. concrete learning formats or content;
• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Desirable Competences and Experience

• First experience with e-learning content creation and video production;
• Knowledge of learning theories and organisational development concepts;
• Proactive self-starter - ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.

Qualifications:

A completed secondary education and 2-3 years of practical experience in the Human Resources or Learning & Development sector are a must. A diploma in HR which includes L&D and / or OD, or studies in communication or Instructional Technology & Design will be an advantage, as well as experience of working in an international environment.

Language skills:

The position requires full fluency in English, both oral and written.

Remuneration and Contract:

We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (incl. tax advantages for Member State nationals), comprehensive health insurance, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and support to place your child/children in daycare where relevant.

Our Salary Structure

ESO's salary structure is based upon a range of career paths which reflect the nature and level of our jobs. Each career path is made up of two or three grades which are used to further reflect experience.

Please follow this attached link for more details https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/salary-structure/

ESO aims to support members of personnel in maintaining a good work-life balance (https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/#work-life-balance) between their professional and private life.

ESO is also committed to offering family-friendly support (https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/#family-friendly-support), creating a work environment and policies which allow staff to balance their professional and private responsibilities through flexible working arrangements and financial support for families.

The initial contract is for a fixed-term duration of one year, with the possibility of a fixed-term extension of one further year, subject to individual performance and organizational requirements, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. For further information please visit: https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/paidassoc/.

Duty Station:

Garching near Munich, Germany

Career Path: II

Application:

If you are interested in working in areas of frontline science and technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit http://www.eso.org for further details.

Applicants are invited to apply online at http://jobs.eso.org/. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV. Within your CV, please provide the names and contact details of three persons familiar with your work and willing to provide a recommendation letter upon request. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.

Deadline for applications is 8 June 2025.

We have scheduled interviews for the second week of July 2025.

An important element in any successful employment relationship is harmony in values between an organisation and its people.

The ESO Values are:

ESO strives for excellence through innovation.

ESO provides outstanding services to its communities.

ESO fosters diversity & inclusion.

ESO believes in the key role of sustainability for its future.

Achieving the above are recognized as only possible on the basis of personal values and attitudes that we expect from our employees: respect, integrity, accountability, commitment, collaboration, and clear & open communication. Applicants to any ESO role are asked to reflect on their affinity with these values and advised they may be asked about them if called for interview.

Diversity

ESO has established diversity as an important value of the Organisation, is committed to providing an equal opportunities environment and is actively seeking to promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Please visit https://www.eso.org/public/about-eso/sustainability/dei-at-eso/ for further details.

Nationality

No nationality is in principle excluded from employment at ESO, however, recruitment preference will be given to nationals of our Member States, host states and strategic partners: Australia, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Chile, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion.