Education and Training Partner

CTX Group; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is seeking an experienced Education & Training Partner in Kettering. This role involves leading the training strategy, developing programmes, and working closely with HR and Operations to enhance the skills of the workforce. Ideal candidates will have a background in learning and development, strong communication abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Impactful role in training development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in L&D, training coordination, or HR, ideally in manufacturing or a similar setting.
• Strong understanding of instructional design and learning management systems.
• Confident communicator who can influence and engage at all levels.
• Highly organized, proactive, and passionate about continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the E&T pillar and training programmes across the site.
• Design and roll out a Subject Matter Expert (SME) framework to build internal capability.
• Ensure all training materials and records are accurate, compliant, and up to date.
• Manage induction and onboarding for new employees.
• Introduce digital tools and systems to enhance training delivery and tracking.
• Coach and develop the E&T Coordinator and act as a key partner to site leadership.

Skills

Training coordination

Instructional design

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Education & Training Partner

Kettering, Northamptonshire | Full-time, Monday–Friday 37.5 hours a week

About The Role

We're proud to be partnering with our client, a leading name in the food manufacturing industry, to find an experienced Education & Training Partner for their high-performing site in Kettering.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated learning and development professional to take ownership of the site's training strategy — leading the Education & Training (E&T) pillar and driving a culture of capability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

You’ll work closely with teams across HR, Production, and Operations to deliver impactful training that develops people and supports site success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the E&T pillar and training programmes across the site.
• Design and roll out a Subject Matter Expert (SME) framework to build internal capability.
• Ensure all training materials and records are accurate, compliant, and up to date.
• Manage induction and onboarding for new employees.
• Introduce digital tools and systems to enhance training delivery and tracking.
• Coach and develop the E&T Coordinator and act as a key partner to site leadership.

About You

• Proven experience in L&D, training coordination, or HR, ideally in manufacturing or a similar setting.
• Strong understanding of instructional design and learning management systems.
• Confident communicator who can influence and engage at all levels.
• Highly organised, proactive, and passionate about continuous improvement.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and modern learning technologies.

Why Apply?

• Join a globally recognised business at the forefront of its industry.
• Play a key role in developing people and shaping site capability.
• Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
• Excellent opportunities for career growth and development.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch to learn more about this fantastic Education & Training Partner opportunity with our client in Kettering.