Learning & Development Coordinator

Nufarm; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Learning & Development Coordinator to shape the future workforce in manufacturing and engineering. This role involves managing apprenticeship programmes, promoting careers in STEM, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. You'll engage with schools and colleges, ensuring a supportive environment for apprentices while contributing to key learning initiatives. Join a forward-thinking company committed to developing talent and driving innovation in agriculture, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the next generation of professionals.

Benefits

Defined contribution pension scheme

28 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Site bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with apprentices in manufacturing or engineering.
• Confidence to engage with young people and present at events.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for apprentices and mentors.
• Provide administrative support for apprenticeship programmes.
• Support external engagement at schools and industry events.

Skills

Engagement with apprentices

Training coordination

Understanding of apprenticeship levy

Communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping the future workforce and supporting career development?

Do you thrive on engaging with people, coordinating impactful training programmes, and helping others grow? If so, we invite you to explore an exciting opportunity at Nufarm, where you can contribute to developing the next generation of talent in manufacturing and engineering.

About Nufarm

Nufarm is a global crop protection and seeds technologies company that helps farmers and businesses meet the global challenges of food, feed, fibre, and food production.

Whether it’s commercialising the world’s first plant-based omega-3, launching precision agricultural solutions, unlocking biomass oils for more sustainable fuels and fast-moving consumer goods, launching innovative crop protection solutions, or delivering essential crop and seed solutions, Nufarm is evolving with agriculture to drive value for customers.

Your Future, Fueled by Innovation

As a Learning & Development Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring Nufarm remains an employer of choice for apprentices and early-career professionals. Supporting the Senior Learning & Development Specialist, you will help foster a culture of continuous learning, manage the apprenticeship programme, and coordinate training initiatives across the site.

This role offers the opportunity to build relationships with schools and colleges, promote careers in manufacturing and engineering, and develop Nufarm’s position as a leading apprenticeship provider in the area. You will also support site-wide learning and development activities, contributing to key L&D projects that enhance skills and capabilities across our workforce.

How You’ll Help Us Grow

• Act as the first point of contact for apprentices, mentors, line managers, and training providers, ensuring an effective and supportive apprenticeship programme.
• Provide administrative support for all apprenticeship programmes, including managing the apprenticeship levy.
• Support external engagement at schools, careers fairs, and industry events to promote apprenticeships and increase female participation in STEM careers.
• Assist in sourcing training providers and apprenticeship standards to meet business needs.
• Help develop and implement learning and development activities across the site.
• Maintain accurate L&D records for compliance, audit, and reporting purposes.

Could This Be You?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, people-focused individual with a passion for learning and development. You should have:

• Experience working with apprentices in a manufacturing or engineering environment, either as an employer or training provider.
• A basic understanding of the apprenticeship levy.
• Confidence to engage with young people, promote careers in the industry, and present at events.
• A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive projects forward.
• A full, clean UK driving licence and access to a car to attend events.

In return, we offer the successful candidate a competitive annual salary, a defined contribution pension scheme, 28 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), and a site bonus scheme.

Nufarm is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.

Apply today and be part of our journey to shape the future of agriculture!