Learning and Development Manager

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic FMCG company is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to enhance its learning culture. This full-time role focuses on empowering colleagues through tailored development initiatives, contributing to a high-performing culture while offering flexible hybrid working arrangements. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, FMCG background, and strong coaching skills, supported by relevant qualifications.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

10% bonus

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in a learning and development or people-focused role.
• FMCG experience is preferred.
• Ability to lead a team of on-site trainers.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver our people development strategy.
• Coach and mentor individuals and managers.
• Create and deliver practical e-learning programs.

Skills

Coaching and facilitation skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Creative learning design

Education

CIPD L&D Level 3 or 5

Trainer qualifications

Tools

Learning Management Systems

E-learning systems

Job description

Join a dynamic FMCG business where people are central to success.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning and Development Manager/People Development Manager to help shape our learning culture. In this role, you'll support and empower colleagues across the business by designing and delivering engaging development initiatives that support performance, personal growth, and long-term success.

Location: Flexible within the UK- Hull

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours) with hybrid working

Salary: Up to 50,000 + 10% bonus

Contract Type: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, bonus, health cash plan, life assurance, hybrid working

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively with HR and operational teams to build capability, nurture talent, and drive a positive, high-performing culture. You'll work closely with the HR Director and onsite trainers, supporting our teams through both strategic initiatives and day-to-day learning support.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting and delivering our people development strategy in line with business needs

• Coaching and mentoring individuals and managers at all levels

• Creating and delivering practical e learning programs across a range of topics

• Managing the full learning cycle, including apprenticeship and graduate development

• Overseeing the LMS and ensuring compliance requirements are met

• Supporting onsite trainers with SOP and factory-based training needs

• Contributing to performance and talent development activities such as PDRs (Performance Development Reviews) and succession planning

• Working with key stakeholders and external partners to build a strong learning network and talent pipeline

What You'll Bring:

• Experience in a learning and development or people-focused role
• FMCG experience
• Strong coaching and facilitation skills
• Ability to lead a team of on-site trainers
• A relevant qualification (e.g. CIPD L&D Level 3 or 5, Train the Trainer, PETLS) or equivalent experience
• Great communication and stakeholder management skills
• A creative and engaging approach to learning design and delivery
• Confidence using Learning Management Systems or e-learning systems
• Power skills knowledge
• Knowledge of leadership models
• A genuine passion for helping others grow and succeed

Why Join Us?

You'll play a central role in shaping how we develop, retain, and engage talent. With clear support from leadership and a collaborative culture, you'll have the freedom to innovate and make a meaningful difference to individuals and the business. With the flexibility to work in a hybrid way and the opportunity to make a real difference, this is a great role for someone who loves helping people reach their potential.

If this sounds like the kind of role where you'd thrive - we'd love to hear from you.