L&D Coordinator

D R Newitt & Associates; Penenden Heath; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus up to 10%

Comprehensive benefits package

Clear progression pathways

Job summary

D R Newitt & Associates supports a market-leading global food manufacturing business at their Maidstone site with an L&D Co-ordinator role. You will drive the site learning strategy, liaise with line managers, and manage key platforms such as Alchemy eLearning while focusing on GMP-aligned training and compliance.

Reporting to the Site People Manager, this 100% onsite role includes occasional travel to other UK manufacturing sites and a 10% performance bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in an L&D role.
• FMCG/food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Understanding GMP and site operations.
• Familiar with Alchemy and apprenticeship levy funding.
• Strong note-taking and interpersonal abilities.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate site-wide training aligned with business goals.
• Work with Finance to access training funding including apprenticeship levy interventions.
• Manage platforms like the talent management system and Alchemy eLearning.
• Support line managers by taking notes during HR meetings (disciplinaries, investigations, absence reviews, performance management and appeals).
• Analyse ER and KPI metrics to highlight trends and coordinate payroll joins/leaves/pay adjustments.
• Support new starter documentation, induction delivery and probation reviews.

Skills

L&D experience

FMCG experience

GMP knowledge

eLearning platforms

Note-taking

Interpersonal skills

Prioritisation under pressure

Tools

Alchemy eLearning

Talent platforms

Apprenticeship levy funding

Job description

L&D Coordinator

Maidstone, Kent (100% Onsite, with occasional travel to other UK manufacturing sites)

Up to £45,000 per annum + 10% Performance Bonus

About the Role

Are you an L&D professional with a strong background in generalist HR administration and employee relations?

We have partnered with a market-leading global food manufacturing business at their key site in Maidstone to recruit a dynamic L&D Co-ordinator. Reporting directly to the Site People Manager, this hybrid-scope role delivers the site's learning and development strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and evaluate site-wide training solutions aligned with overall business goals and operational objectives.
• Work alongside the Finance team to identify and access funding for training, including apprenticeship levy interventions.
• Manage key platforms including the talent management system and Alchemy eLearning to track metrics, KPIs, and site compliance.
• Support line managers by taking notes during formal HR meetings (disciplinaries, investigations, absence reviews, performance management, and appeals).
• Analyse ER and KPI metrics to highlight trends. Update HR systems and coordinate with payroll on joiners, leavers, and pay adjustments.
• Support line managers with new starter documentation, equipment setup, induction delivery, and probation reviews.

Your Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an L&D role
• Ideally gained within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and manufacturing site operations.
• Familiarity with eLearning platforms (e.g., Alchemy), Talent platforms, and apprenticeship levy funding.
• Excellent note-taking skills for formal ER procedures and solid interpersonal/influencing abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities under pressure.

What's on Offer

• Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
• Bonus: Up to 10% annual performance bonus.
• Working Pattern: 100% Onsite in Maidstone (with occasional UK site travel).
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package and clear progression pathways within a global FMCG leader