1. Newly created role with real influence over culture, EDI and leadership.
2. Senior stakeholder exposure with flexibility and autonomy.
About Our Client
A well-established UK-based, multi-site organisation with a strong operational footprint and a central head office function. The business employs around 1,750 people across c.60 locations and is investing in its people strategy, culture, leadership capability and ESG agenda as part of its next phase of growth.
Job Description
3. Lead the Group-wide people development strategy across EDI, Great Place to Work and Learning & Development
4. Own and drive the Great Place to Work agenda, employee engagement and culture initiatives
5. Design and deliver leadership development, succession planning and future talent programmes
6. Develop and embed the Group EDI strategy, tracking progress and advising senior stakeholders
7. Improve utilisation of the Apprenticeship Levy and oversee group-wide L&D activity
8. Review and standardise group induction and onboarding processes
9. Partner with senior leaders and influence stakeholders across a multi-site organisation
10. Manage budgets, contribute to ESG initiatives, and support wider people projects
The Successful Applicant
A successful Group People and Development Manager should have:
11. Experienced in designing and delivering leadership development and succession planning programmes
12. Strong knowledge of EDI principles with experience embedding inclusive practices across the business
13. Skilled in using employee engagement tools to shape culture and achieve Great Place to Work certification
14. Confident influencing and advising senior stakeholders across multiple sites
15. Able to analyse workforce data and translate insights into actionable people strategies
16. Experience in managing the Apprenticeship Levy or similar learning and development budgets
17. Proactive and visible, able to lead group-wide initiatives from strategy to delivery
18. Excellent communicator with the ability to present to senior leadership and drive meaningful change
What's on Offer
19. Salary up to £50,000
20. Car allowance of £6,000
21. Bonus based on profit and performance
22. Pension contribution of 5% plus flexible benefits
23. 36.25-hour working week with flexi-time
24. 4 days per week in the office
25. Monthly UK travel with flexibility for overnight stays if required
26. Opportunity to shape a newly created, high-impact role across a multi-site organisation
27. Senior stakeholder exposure and the chance to influence culture, EDI, and leadership development at scale
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation in the FMCG industry. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today!