Learning and Development Coordinator (030687) Consett, England
Why Greencore?
We’re one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, employing around 14,000 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK’s food retailers with everything from sandwiches, soups, and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles, and ready meals. In FY24, we generated revenues of £1.8bn.
Our mission is to make everyday taste better.
Here in Consett, we have a team of around 280 colleagues. We produce a range of chilled ready meals for some of the UK’s leading retailers, including Co-op, Sainsbury’s, and Weight Watchers.
What you’ll be doing
We’re looking for an experienced, people-focused Learning and Development Coordinator to join us on a12-month fixed-term contract, working part-time (24 hours per week across three weekdays).
This is a site-based role, and we’re happy to offer flexibility on which weekdays you work.
In this role, you’ll:
* Oversee and deliver all site-based learning and development activity, including compliance and audit training.
* Line manage two Operational Trainers, driving performance, structure, and efficiency across their delivery.
* Support a large, site-wide L&D audit and ensure all training documentation and systems are accurate, consistent, and up to date.
* Ensure an engaging and compliant company induction programme is delivered to all new starters on their first day of employment
* Monitor and report on L&D KPIs, ensuring alignment with site and Group targets.
* Support ongoing improvements in training processes, including SOPs, training matrices, and compliance tracking.
* Manage and make updates to the L&D budget plan in collaboration with site leadership.
* Work closely with peers across Greencore’s L&D network
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience in a Learning and Development role within a manufacturing or similar commercial environment.
* Confident line manager, with the ability to drive high performance and coach others.
* Strong knowledge of training legislation and compliance
* Proactive and fast-paced working style, able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
* Comfortable reviewing and refining training budgets and plans.
* People-focused and relationship-led — a trusted presence on site.
* Comfortable managing and improving existing L&D structures, trackers, SOPs, and tools.
* Strong systems capability (Microsoft Office) and understanding of L&D metrics.
At Greencore, we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together, we make every day taste better.
What you’ll get in return
* Competitive salary and job-related benefits
* Pension up to 8% matched
* Life insurance up to 4x salary
* Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
* Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.
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