Learning & Development Coordinator Location: East Shropshire Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week A well-established food manufacturer in East Shropshire is seeking a passionate and organised Learning & Development Coordinator to join their HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in training and development to take ownership of the full learning cycle — from identifying training needs through to delivering impactful learning solutions that support business strategy and compliance. The Role: You’ll be at the forefront of employee development, ensuring all training is delivered effectively and in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements (including BRC, Food Safety, and H&S). This is a hands-on role where you'll design and coordinate learning programmes, oversee induction processes, support production-based training needs, and develop training content aligned with operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Design, plan, and coordinate training for site-wide operations, including production, management, and compliance. Conduct training needs analysis and deliver tailored development plans for teams and individuals. Create and update SOPs in collaboration with subject matter experts. Deliver inductions and ongoing training for new starters, including agency workers. Maintain accurate records, training matrices, and track compliance using relevant L&D systems. Ensure all training and learning is documented Lead initiatives that strengthen food safety culture and employee capability on-site. Collaborate closely with internal teams and external providers to ensure training needs are met effectively. What You’ll Need: Proven experience in a training or L&D role within a food manufacturing environment. Confident facilitator and trainer with experience delivering both in-person and virtual learning. Strong knowledge of training design, delivery, and evaluation. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Experience with ERP or eLearning systems (desirable). Train-the-Trainer qualification (preferred). Why Apply? This is a chance to make a real impact in a critical role, working with an experienced HR team to support and grow a highly skilled workforce. You’ll join a business that values continuous improvement, collaboration, and developing talent from within.