Learning & development manager

Learning & Development Manager

UK-wide (with travel to multiple sites) | Full-time | Permanent

An established UK food manufacturer is seeking a strategic Learning & Development Manager to lead and evolve its learning and development offering across a multi-site operation. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by shaping the future of talent development in a business that truly values its people.

The Role:

As the Learning & Development Manager, you'll play a central role in embedding a high-performance culture by delivering engaging learning experiences. Working closely with site leaders and the HR Director, you'll:
* Lead the delivery of the people development strategy aligned with business objectives.
* Design and implement learning programmes across UK sites.
* Support and enhance apprenticeship, graduate, and mentoring schemes.
* Coach and mentor managers to develop high-performing, resilient teams.
* Manage learning systems and use insights to measure impact and drive improvements.
* Champion a culture of continuous development across the full employee lifecycle.
* Supporting succession planning and talent mapping to build strong internal pipelines.
* Collaborating with stakeholders to set training budgets and ensure the apprenticeship levy is used to its full potential.