Learning & Development Business Partner Wiltshire (with UK travel) £50,000–£65,000 benefits A growing, multi-site manufacturing group is seeking a strategic Learning & Development Business Partner to elevate capability, high-potential development and succession planning across the organisation. Operating within a complex, commercially driven environment, this role will shape and modernise the group’s learning strategy during a period of operational growth and structural evolution. The role: * This is a strategic build-and-embed role. * You will define and implement a group wide learning & development framework incorporating: * High-potential identification methodology * Succession planning governance and workforce planning cadence * Executive and senior leadership coaching * Mentoring frameworks * Rotational and cross-functional development pathways * Assessment tools and learning diagnostics * Structured learning journeys with measurable impact * Formal tracking, reporting and programme governance * Working cross-functionally, you will collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, senior leaders and subject matter experts to ensure consistency, credibility and measurable outcomes across all business units and sites. You will: * Create a learning framework for the entire organisation * Advise potential leaders and their line managers on career development and progression * Enable robust, actionable development plans aligned to future capability requirements * Modernise existing learning programmes and embed new frameworks * Define KPIs and talent metrics in partnership with HR and leadership teams * Interpret people data to inform strategic programming decisions * Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders * Lead succession planning processes and ensure continuity of leadership pipeline * Deliver executive and leadership coaching interventions * Facilitate team development sessions, workshops and assimilation events * Support employee engagement interventions and change management initiatives * Scope and design bespoke leadership and team programmes based on business need * Ensure programme governance, tracking and reporting are embedded and scalable * Implement LMS * Ensure the front line manufacturing teams have received all functional training in a timely and engaging way The person: * We are seeking a credible Talent Development specialist with executive presence and operational awareness. * Degree educated, or equivalent professional qualification * Coaching certification * Experience within a multi-site, fast-paced corporate environment (manufacturing or FMCG experience advantageous) * Strong exposure to succession planning, high-potential frameworks and engagement strategy * Experience working directly with senior leadership teams You will demonstrate: * Strategic thinking with strong attention to process and detail * Ability to operate cross-functionally and influence without authority * Ability to design, develop and deliver exceptional L&D programmes * Strong analytical capability and comfort using people data * Confident facilitation skills across varied audiences * Excellent written and verbal communication * Discretion and professional judgement in sensitive matters * Ability to manage competing priorities within tight timelines * Commercial awareness aligned to organisational growth objectives * Experience leveraging digital learning platforms and structured development tracking systems will be beneficial. To apply please email your CV