Learning & Development Manager

MorePeople; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to lead onboarding, training and development across the organisation. You will partner with HR, Operations and Quality to design and deliver effective programmes that upskill staff and drive engagement.

The role offers broad exposure across the business, with the opportunity to influence learning culture and continuous improvement, while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Learning & Development, Training, HR, or People Development role.
• Experience working within fresh produce, food manufacturing, FMCG, logistics, warehousing, or a similar fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience developing and delivering structured training programmes.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Experience managing training systems, learning platforms, and employee development programmes.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working cross-functionally with multiple departments.
• The ability to identify development needs and implement effective training solutions.
• Experience managing assessments and Personal Development Plans (PDPs).
• A proactive, self-sufficient approach with the ability to work independently.
• A genuine passion for employee development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of onboarding processes and ensure new starters are effectively integrated into the business.
• Review, develop and improve training plans across multiple departments.
• Manage learning platforms, training records and development programmes.
• Design and implement structured training initiatives to support business objectives.
• Support managers and employees through coaching, mentoring and development activities.
• Manage employee assessments and Personal Development Plans (PDPs).
• Develop and maintain PDPs across the organisation.
• Work closely with HR, Operations and Quality to support wider people initiatives.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Learning platforms

Training records systems

Job description

Learning & Development Manager

Permanent | Full-time

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established fresh produce business focused on improving onboarding, training, and employee development across the organisation. Working closely with HR, Operations, and Quality teams, you'll take ownership of learning and development activities, ensuring employees have the skills, knowledge, and support needed to perform and progress.

This role offers broad exposure across the business, giving you the opportunity to work with stakeholders at all levels while creating and delivering impactful training programmes, development initiatives, and employee engagement activities. You'll play a key role in fostering a positive learning culture and driving continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

What you'll be doing

As a Learning & Development Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of onboarding processes and ensuring new starters are effectively integrated into the business.
• Reviewing, developing, and improving training plans across multiple departments.
• Managing learning platforms, training records, and development programmes.
• Designing and implementing structured training initiatives to support business objectives.
• Supporting managers and employees through coaching, mentoring, and development activities.
• Managing employee assessments and identifying opportunities for further development.
• Developing and maintaining Personal Development Plans (PDPs) across the organisation.
• Working closely with HR, Operations, and Quality teams to support wider people initiatives.
• Co-ordinating training-related events and employee engagement activities.
• Identifying skills gaps and implementing effective development solutions.
• Monitoring training effectiveness and implementing improvements where required.
• Promoting a culture of continuous learning, development, and employee engagement.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to support learning and development objectives.
• Taking ownership of the Learning & Development function and driving continuous improvement across training processes.

What we're looking for

We're looking for a people-focused learning and development professional who is passionate about helping individuals and teams reach their full potential. You'll be comfortable working independently, influencing stakeholders, and managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience within a Learning & Development, Training, HR, or People Development role.
• Experience working within fresh produce, food manufacturing, FMCG, logistics, warehousing, or a similar fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience developing and delivering structured training programmes.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Experience managing training systems, learning platforms, and employee development programmes.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working cross-functionally with multiple departments.
• The ability to identify development needs and implement effective training solutions.
• Experience managing assessments and Personal Development Plans (PDPs).
• A proactive, self-sufficient approach with the ability to work independently.
• A genuine passion for employee development and continuous improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop and shape a Learning & Development function within a growing business. The role offers the chance to make a genuine impact on employee engagement, training effectiveness, and organisational performance while working within a business that places a strong emphasis on its people and culture.