Learning and Development Manager

Zertus UK&I

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum 

Humdinger Ltd, Kinnerton Confectionery and Lir Chocolates are the people behind some of the most loved nut and chocolate products including the number one free from chocolate NOMO. Our people function prides itself on unleashing the talent of our people and we are looking for an L&D Manager to help us do this!

This is a hybrid role allowing a mix of home and site-based working. We have manufacturing sites across the UK including Heckington Lincolnshire, Bromborough Wirral, Fakenham Norfolk and Sherburn in Elmet Leeds. So, if you are based close to one of these locations and enjoy some travel to visit your team and stakeholders across the rest of the business this could be ideal for you.

The role reports directly to the HR Director therefore has a close connection with the board of directors and site leadership teams making it a great opportunity to work directly with decision making stakeholders.

This role is a great opportunity for an L&D professional with drive and ambition to move onto a larger Company or to the next level of their career providing ownership for the current and future direction of our L&D agenda and to lead a team of 5 training coordinators.

The role involves (plus other great activities):

• Coordinating and delivering our fantastic annual Leadership Development Programme across our sites.
• Establishing talent mapping processes and future succession planning needs
• Leading and supporting our Training Coordinators to ensure compliance and development training is delivered and tracked effectively.
• Designing and delivering engaging training sessions, workshops, and eLearning content using tools like Articulate.
• Supporting the performance development review (PDR) process and helping managers identify and develop talent.
• Shaping and delivering graduate and apprenticeship programmes.
• Working with managers to understand team development needs and create tailored learning solutions.
• Supporting the development and rollout of factory training programmes and competency frameworks.
• Managing the Learning Management System (Papaya LMS), ensuring accurate records, reporting and maintenance by the Training Coordinators.
• Working with stakeholders to establish training budgets and supporting the use of the apprenticeship levy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape growth, inspire talent, and make a real impact across our business.  If you love L&D and have a background in Food or FMCG we would love to hear from you.

We would love someone to join our team who is:

• • hands on and resilient
  • comfortable switching between strategic planning and day to day implementation
  • enjoys designing and delivering engaging learning content
  • has strong collaboration skills
  • proactive and can communicate well with stakeholders
  • passionate for developing people
  • engaging at all levels in our business
  • experienced in food manufacturing or FMCG environment—understanding the pace, people, and challenges.

• Hybrid working (a great combo of time to collaborate with stakeholders and quiet time away from the hussle and bustle)
• Annual bonus of up to 10% (subject to meeting scheme criteria) (because who doesn’t love a bonus)
• Pension (4% Employer Contributions). (planning ahead is always a good thing)
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary.  (peace of mind for your loved ones)
• Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare. (Physio, dental, optical care…because your wellbeing is important to us)
• Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme – buy up to one extra week per year (subject to meeting minimum criteria). (extra days off!!)
• Cycle to Work & Electrical Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria). (because the environment is important to us)
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working opportunities and Maternity and Paternity leave above statutory minimum. (because family time is important)
• Annual engagement calendar, volunteering days and wellbeing events. (our communities are important and celebrating our differences is fun)
• Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’. (because we want to say thank you)
• Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards. (The more the merrier)
• Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships). (Personal professional development is key)