Learning and Development Manager
Location: Coupar Angus - Onsite
Good Package + Qualifications & Training + Autonomy + Progression
About Us
Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers with over £3 billion in annual revenue and approximately 13,500 employees across 16 sites. As part of our dynamic team at the Coupar Angus site, you will help deliver high-quality poultry products to major retailers. This site has received continuous investment, ensuring cutting-edge facilities and optimised production processes.
About the Role
We are looking for a hands-on Learning & Development Manager to lead and deliver training across a large, fast-paced manufacturing site. This is a highly visible role, combining practical training delivery, team leadership, and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for ensuring all colleagues-from new starters to senior manager's are trained, compliant, and developed to meet both current and future business needs.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver hands-on training across the site, including new starter inductions, food safety and legal compliance (HACCP/TACCP), management and leadership development, and mental health and wellbeing awareness.
* Lead, coach, and support a team of site trainers
* Actively support shop-floor training and step in to deliver where required.
* Oversee forklift and specialist training (slaughter licence awareness - delivery not required).
* Manage SVQs on site (Level 2 through to management) and apprenticeships.
* Liaise with colleges, external training providers, and awarding bodies.
* Source, book, and manage external courses and learning agreements.
* Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate training records.
About You
We're looking for a confident, hands-on Learning & Development Manager with a blend of training expertise, leadership capability, and exceptional communication skills. You'll bring energy, creativity, and a practical approach to learning - not just theories and frameworks. This role needs someone who's visible, engaging, and action-oriented - someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and makes learning stick by doing, not just designing.
Key Skills and Qualifications
* Proven experience in a hands-on Learning & Development or Training Manager role.
* Background in manufacturing, FMCG, engineering, or similar environments.
* Confident delivering training at all levels, including management.
* Experience managing and developing training teams.
* Qualification in Learning & Development, Leadership, Management, or CIPD preferred.
* Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable in a changing environment.
Benefits
* Strong potential for career progression with 2 Sisters Food Group
* Structured training and support for qualifications and career development
* Refer a friend schemeHealth
* Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
* Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family
Why Join Us?
2 Sisters Food Group offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. With our focus on internal promotions, you can build a long-term career while contributing to the success of our leading manufacturing operations.
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