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Ashley Kate are working with a global Manufacturing company to recruit for a Learning and Development Manager. You'll be a proactive, motivated L&D professional with experience working in a fast‑paced environment (ideally FMCG or similar).

This role will be working onsite Monday -Friday 40 Hours per week 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm with 40 mins paid break per day.

As the Learning and Development Manager, you'll be responsible for developing, implementing and evolving a strategic L&D plan that aligns with the business needs. You'll partner with HR and department leaders to build and deliver training programmes, enhance employee development and support a culture of continuous learning.

• Develop and deliver a business‑wide L&D strategy, policy and training plan.
• Lead the site's Learning Management System (LMS), working closely with global colleagues to implement and manage training content.
• Conduct skills gap analyses and create targeted development pathways.
• Support managers with Personal Development Plans and departmental training needs.
• Embed EDI values within development programmes.
• Oversee and continuously improve the induction experience for all new starters.
• Support the design and delivery of apprenticeships, internships and graduate programmes.
• Build relationships with education providers to support work experience and talent pipelines.
• Contribute to succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate training records and support internal/external audits.
• Manage relationships with external training providers and negotiate cost‑effective solutions.
• Evaluate training impact and report on progress.
• Stay up to date with relevant L&D initiatives, tools and funding opportunities.

You'll be a proactive, motivated L&D professional with experience working in a fast‑paced environment (ideally FMCG or similar).

About you:

• Previous experience in a Learning & Development role with strategic responsibilities.
• CIPD Level 5 (L&D) or equivalent.
• Strong experience with LMS platforms and digital learning content (SCORM desirable).
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Confident communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Strong IT proficiency (LMS, HRIS, MS Office).
• Ability to manage your own workload effectively and work as part of a wider HR team.

You'll join a supportive HR team and be given the autonomy to innovate, influence and drive real change.

To apply for this role please email your CV or call 0121 321 1000

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