Learning and Development Manager. Job in Merseyside Education & Training Jobs

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic FMCG business in the UK is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to shape their learning culture. You will design development initiatives and support employees across various functions. The ideal candidate has FMCG experience, strong coaching skills, and a passion for helping others grow. The role offers a salary of up to £50,000 with a bonus, and flexibility for hybrid work.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 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.
• Great communication skills.
• Confidence using Learning Management Systems.
• Knowledge of leadership models.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver the people development strategy.
• Coach and mentor individuals and managers.
• Create and deliver practical e-learning programs.
• Manage the full learning cycle.
• Oversee the LMS and compliance requirements.
• Support onsite trainers with training needs.
• Contribute to performance and talent development activities.

Skills

Coaching and facilitation

Stakeholder management

Learning Management Systems

Creative learning design

Communication

Passion for helping others

Education

CIPD L&D Level 3 or 5

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- Merseyside

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.