Learning and Development Manager

This is a hands-on, strategic role focused on building skills, supporting career development, and shaping future leaders. From apprenticeships and compliance to management development and community learning, you will help embed a culture where continuous learning is the norm – not the exception.The role:Identify current and future capability needs, design creative solutions to close skills gaps, and build structured training journeys for all roles.Manage apprenticeship programmes aligned with operational goals and roll out a skills matrix to support clear development pathways.Design and deliver engaging learning for team leaders and managers, embed consistent leadership behaviours, and build succession plans for future talent.Collaborate with key departments to produce tailored training content using a mix of on-the-job, classroom, and digital methods, with ongoing evaluation to ensure impact.Leverage digital tools to enable flexible learning, manage a compliance-focused training team, and ensure all legal and safety standards are consistently met.Promote everyday learning on the factory floor, empower leaders to own training in their areas, and lead outreach initiatives that connect learning to the wider community.Experience: Experience in L&D within manufacturing, food production, or a high-paced operational setting is ideal.Proven track record of designing and delivering capability-building learning strategies.Skilled in supporting leadership development and managing apprenticeship programmes.Strong understanding of training compliance requirements.A creative approach to designing engaging, practical learning.Confident facilitator with great coaching and people skills.Tech-savvy with experience using digital learning tools and platforms.Energetic, hands-on, and passionate about helping people grow.

Created: 2025-08-02