People and Talent Development Advisor

Nichols; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday with purchase opportunity

Annual bonus

Save as you earn share scheme

Private medical cover option

Birthday off work

Volunteering day off

Drinks available at sites

Staff discounts on products

Job summary

A well-established UK business is seeking a People and Talent Development Advisor to enhance employee growth through HR projects and learning initiatives. The ideal candidate will manage projects, facilitate learning experiences, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers both full and part-time opportunities and comes with a range of employee benefits, including annual bonuses and 25 vacation days.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR role.
• Experience managing HR projects from concept to rollout.
• Passion for helping others learn and grow.
• Confident facilitation skills for all levels.
• Proactive mindset to anticipate challenges.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver People projects.
• Evaluate outcomes and track progress effectively.
• Design and facilitate learning experiences.
• Provide insights and reports to the People team.
• Maintain flexibility and adaptability in challenging situations.

Skills

HR project management

Strong communication skills

Facilitation skills

Stakeholder management

Learning design and delivery

Job description

People and Talent Development Advisor – Full or Part Time

We’re Nichols – the home of Vimto and a unique business since 1908. This role is a People generalist passionate about projects, learning, and development to shape experiences that empower our people to grow and thrive.

This role reports to the People Operations Manager and works closely with Senior People Partners to design and deliver people projects and learning (both in-person and online) that support our overall people strategy.

You’ll play a key role in bringing our people projects to life, helping to shape and deliver initiatives that strengthen our culture and develop our people.

Let’s talk flexible working – we’re happy to talk to candidates looking for full and/or part‑time hours for this role.

The role will include:

• Working with People Partners to plan, manage, and deliver People projects such as values and behaviours rollouts, reward and engagement initiatives, and DEI programmes.
• Coordinating stakeholders, communicating progress clearly, and keeping projects on track to deliver real impact.
• Evaluating outcomes to make sure initiatives are completed on time, within scope, and achieving measurable results.
• Using your knowledge of HR systems, policies, and the employee lifecycle to support the People team where necessary.
• Design, deliver, and facilitate learning experiences from in‑person workshops to e‑learning.
• Measure learning effectiveness through data and feedback.
• Providing insights and reports to help us track progress, measure impact, and plan for future capability needs.
• Staying adaptable when challenges arise, using your judgment to make confident, timely decisions that keep projects moving forward.
• Bring a proactive, curious mindset, always looking for opportunities to improve our policies, processes, and people experience.

To make a splash in this role you will bring…

• Previous experience within an HR role.
• Experience managing HR projects from concept to rollout.
• A genuine passion for helping others learn, grow, and succeed.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident facilitation skills, from early career to senior leader level.
• A track record of designing and delivering learning with measurable results.
• A proactive approach, you see barriers before they arise and keep things moving smoothly.

Benefits of working with us

No matter where you work in our business you will be entitled to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday (with opportunity to buy extra each year)
• Annual bonus
• Save as you earn share scheme
• Option to join our private medical cover scheme

We are also proud to offer:

• Holiday home stay
• Your birthday off work
• 1 day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose when and where)
• Help yourself to our drinks when at one of our sites
• Staff shop with discounts on our products

Apply now if you want a taste of a new career and join Nichols – Where work tastes better.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are learning what this means every day.

We are striving to ensure we are building more diverse teams, we are at our best when we bring together our different life experiences, ways of thinking and individuality.

Any job offer is subject to an individual’s Right to Work in the UK.

Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas.