Group People And Development Manager

Michael Page; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based organisation is seeking a Group People Development Manager to shape EDI, enhance employee engagement, and develop leadership programs across a multi-site environment. The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence the organisational culture significantly. Key responsibilities include leading people development strategies and managing budgets, ensuring the success of the Great Place to Work initiatives. With a salary up to £50,000 and additional benefits, this is a high-impact opportunity in the FMCG industry.

Benefits

Car allowance of £6,000

Bonus based on profit and performance

Pension contribution of 5%

Flexible working hours

Travel opportunities across the UK

Qualifications

• Experienced in designing and delivering leadership development programmes.
• Strong knowledge of EDI principles and inclusive practices.
• Skilled in using engagement tools to enhance culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group-wide people development strategy.
• Drive the Great Place to Work agenda and engagement initiatives.
• Manage budgets and support wider people projects.

Skills

Employee engagement tools

Leadership development

EDI principles

Workforce data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Job description

This newly created Group People Development Manager role leads the Group-wide EDI, Great Place to Work and leadership development agenda across a 60-site, multi-site organisation. It offers senior stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to shape culture, capability and future leadership at scale.

Client Details

A well-established UK-based, multi-site organisation with a strong operational footprint and a central head office function. The business employs around 1,750 people across c.60 locations and is investing in its people strategy, culture, leadership capability and ESG agenda as part of its next phase of growth.

Description

• Lead the Group-wide people development strategy across EDI, Great Place to Work and Learning & Development
• Own and drive the Great Place to Work agenda, employee engagement and culture initiatives
• Design and deliver leadership development, succession planning and future talent programmes
• Develop and embed the Group EDI strategy, tracking progress and advising senior stakeholders
• Improve utilisation of the Apprenticeship Levy and oversee group-wide L&D activity
• Review and standardise group induction and onboarding processes
• Partner with senior leaders and influence stakeholders across a multi-site organisation
• Manage budgets, contribute to ESG initiatives, and support wider people projects

Profile

• Experienced in designing and delivering leadership development and succession planning programmes
• Strong knowledge of EDI principles with experience embedding inclusive practices across the business
• Skilled in using employee engagement tools to shape culture and achieve Great Place to Work certification
• Confident influencing and advising senior stakeholders across multiple sites
• Able to analyse workforce data and translate insights into actionable people strategies
• Experience in managing the Apprenticeship Levy or similar learning and development budgets
• Proactive and visible, able to lead group-wide initiatives from strategy to delivery
• Excellent communicator with the ability to present to senior leadership and drive meaningful change

Job Offer

• Salary up to £50,000
• Car allowance of £6,000
• Bonus based on profit and performance
• Pension contribution of 5% plus flexible benefits
• 36.25-hour working week with flexi-time
• 4 days per week in the office
• Monthly UK travel with flexibility for overnight stays if required
• Opportunity to shape a newly created, high-impact role across a multi-site organisation
• Senior stakeholder exposure and the chance to influence culture, EDI, and leadership development at scale

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation in the FMCG industry. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today