At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettles bold crunch to Rowses natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation.
Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UKs largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week.
As a business, were on a journey of transformation. Were strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. Its an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK.
Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britains most loved brands.
Job Description (Regular travel across UK sites is required, and the role works on a hybrid basis with an expectation of 3 days onsite.)
Were looking for a passionate, forward-thinking Senior L&D Business Partner to help shape the future of learning, leadership, and talent development across Valeo Foods UK. If you love building capability, influencing senior stakeholders, and bringing creative learning solutions to life, this is a role where youll make a real impact.
Youll play a key role in designing and delivering our UK-wide learning and talent strategy, from capability roadmaps and leadership development to graduate programmes and the Valeo Academy. Youll partner closely with HR, business leaders, and SMEs, making sure our people have the skills, behaviours, and support they need to perform and grow.
A big part of your role will include:
Leading our learning needs analysis and future skills agenda.
Creating and embedding blended learning solutions (70/20/10).
Strengthening the internal talent pipeline and accelerating leadership readiness.
Managing and evolving the Valeo Academy and Graduate Programmes.
Supporting Talent & Succession, Performance Management and the embedding of our Valued Behaviours.
Using data to provide insight, measure impact, and demonstrate ROI.
Managing relationships with external training providers and the L&D budget.
You'll also champion learning platforms and help leaders and teams get the very best from digital tools and on-the-job development.
Qualifications Were looking for someone with:
Strong L&D or OD experience (ideally in FMCG or Manufacturing).
Ability to design, deliver and facilitate impactful learning solutions.
Great stakeholder and relationship-building skills credible at senior levels.
Confidence working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Strong coaching mindset, analytical skills and a passion for continuous improvement.
Experience using digital learning tools or content creation platforms (bonus!).
Additional Information 25 days + Bank Holidays
Matched pension scheme
Death in service
Cycle to work scheme
Retailer discount platform
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