L&D Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with one of our FMCG manufacturing clients in Barnsley to identify a Learning & Development Manager.  Based on site with 1 day working from home if preferred, and with flexible working this is an established role for the business and brings an opportunity to build on existing L&D practice.  Reporting into the Head of HR the role will work closely with the business stakeholders to facilitate and develop the Learning & Development function.

Working with a Training office and administrator, as the lead L&D person, you will champion and provide comprehensive, effective and efficient support enhancing skills, knowledge and performance.  You will welcome new employees and managers to the business, lead the induction and onboarding program and ultimately drive high levels of engagement and opportunity.

Responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and managing all training needs across the business
• Ensure training and learning across the business reaches the required competency standards
• Ensure employees receive the appropriate training and are competent to carry out their duties
• Facilitate competency and mandatory training e.g H&S, skills training
• Facilitate the management development and leadership training
• Deliver training, coaching and workshops
• Plan, organise and deliver training and induction / onboarding
• Produce and maintain skills assessments, identify gaps and implement development solutions to bridge skills gaps
• Use and develop e-learning to maximise training opportunities.
• Support the performance review process and management development programme
• Develop, manage and maintain HR systems including personnel records, training management
• Support the set-up delivery and agreed outcomes of an annual appraisal and performance reviews
• Own and develop Training and employee development plans
• Manage use of the Apprenticeship Levy, funding  and programmes

KEY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience working in an L&D role, preferably within manufacturing, fmcg, logistics or similar
• Ability to influence and lead learners through the training programme
• Deliver some face to face training experience
• Ability to influence and negotiate at all levels to include senior stakeholders
• Excellent organisation / time management skills

 If you want to join a progressive and successful organisation and you have a passion for people, then we would love to hear from you.