Organisational Training and Capability Manager

GSK; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global biopharmaceutical company in Barnard Castle is seeking an experienced Learning, Development & Training (LD&T) leader. This role focuses on developing a comprehensive LD&T framework to enhance workforce capability and improve training outcomes. Responsibilities include designing blended learning programmes, conducting skills gap assessments, and implementing digital learning solutions. Candidates should have relevant experience in L&D and strong facilitation skills. The position offers a competitive salary and annual bonus.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Pension plan membership

Shares and savings programme

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering blended learning programmes.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and presentation skills.
• Ability to design blended and digital learning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop L,D&T strategy aligned with business goals.
• Design and manage blended learning programmes.
• Conduct capability assessments and skills gap analysis.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Stakeholder management

Program/project management

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Coaching

Change management

Education

Undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s level)

Postgraduate qualification (e.g., MSc, MA, MBA)

Job description

Overview

GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site and has invested heavily in industry 4.0 state of the art, bespoke equipment to support sustained new product introductions and volume increases, and as a key supplier of some of GSK’s blockbuster products, the site contributes revenues of ~$2Bn annually.

We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.

Discover more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK.

We are seeking an experienced SLDC Coordinator to lead the creation of new packs (NPI/NPR) and manage changes to our existing site pack range (PAO) using artwork systems (GLAMS/CHAMPS) and SAP notifications. You will work closely with APS, Market Launch & Change Coordinators, Site Technologists, Procurement, Finance, Quality, Regulatory Conformance, Production and Supply Chain to ensure smooth, compliant pack implementations.

Are you passionate about building capability at scale and shaping the future of learning in a leading global biopharmaceutical company? We’re seeking an experienced Learning, Development & Training (LD&T) leader to implement and embed a comprehensive LD&T framework that supports business objectives and strengthens workforce capability. You will lead end-to-end LD&T activity—designing and delivering blended learning, managing change to embed new behaviours, overseeing graduate, placement and apprenticeship programmes (including effective use of levy funds), and acting as the primary partner to business leaders to ensure learning interventions drive measurable performance improvement and cultural adoption.

This role will accelerate AI and digital adoption in L&D by integrating intelligent learning technologies, data-driven personalisation and digital upskilling into programmes while ensuring ethical use and alignment with regulatory and security standards. You will use digital tools and AI to enhance learning design, personalise learner journeys and analyse impact; deliver hands-on training and coaching (including systems-based and on-the-job); champion the LD&T hub as a curated digital learning resource; and own the site induction programme to ensure consistent, compliant and engaging onboarding.

In this role you will…

• Develop and deliver an L,D&T strategy aligned to business goals, regulatory requirements and future workforce needs.
• Design, implement and manage blended learning programmes (quality standards, coaching, soft skills, leadership development, etc.).
• Deliver training directly via workshops, coaching and digital platforms; act as a hands-on facilitator and coach.
• Lead change management activity to embed new learning frameworks, processes and behaviours, partnering with leaders and managers to secure adoption.
• Conduct capability assessments and skills gap analysis to prioritise learning interventions and resources.
• Measure programme effectiveness using data, evaluation frameworks, feedback and performance outcomes; iterate programmes based on insights.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across departments to identify training needs and ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning, resilience and adaptability across the organisation.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

• Undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s level) or equivalent professional qualification in Business Administration/Management, Human Resources, Psychology (Industrial/Organisational), Education/Adult Learning, Finance/Banking/Economics (industry background), or Communications/Marketing.
• Relevant L&D experience, including designing and delivering blended learning programmes and demonstrable change management experience; experience in regulated GMP environments preferred.
• Strong facilitation, coaching and presentation skills; excellent stakeholder management and influencing across all levels; programme/project management (including budgeting, vendor management); experience managing apprenticeship levy funds and regulatory compliance.
• Solid analytical capability for impact measurement and capability assessments; ability to design blended and digital learning solutions (e-learning, workshops, microlearning, coaching); excellent written and verbal communication.
• Resilient, proactive, adaptable and collaborative mindset; demonstrated ability to enhance L&D with AI and digital capabilities—integrating intelligent learning technologies, data-driven personalisation and digital upskilling while ensuring ethical, regulatory and security alignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postgraduate qualification (e.g., MSc, MA, MBA, CIPD Level 7 or equivalent) in Learning & Development, Organisational Development/Organisational Psychology, HR Management, Change Management, Business (with L&D/HR focus), or Applied Learning Technologies/Instructional Design.

Closing Date for Applications: 13th February 2026 (COB)

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Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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