Strategic Training & Development Leader — Manufacturing

NRL Recruitment; Haverton Hil; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Recruitment is helping a Middlesbrough-based manufacturer find a Training & Development Manager to build learning strategies within a manufacturing environment and to shape workforce capability and future talent pipelines.

Based in Middlesbrough, this on-site role requires delivering training programmes, managing budgets, and collaborating with HR and Talent Acquisition on apprenticeships and succession planning, while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Training or Learning Development Specialist in a manufacturing or heavy engineering environment.
• Strong track record in developing and executing training programmes.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of traditional and modern training methods, including blended learning.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive training and development strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Create and maintain a Learning Management System and competency framework.
• Design and deliver training programmes, materials, and induction sessions.
• Conduct training needs analysis and build tailored learning plans.
• Manage training budgets and monitor ROI from programmes delivered.
• Source and liaise with external providers and funding streams for training.
• Work with HR and Talent Acquisition to design apprenticeship and succession planning initiatives.
• Ensure training practices uphold safety standards and compliance requirements.

Skills

Learning strategy

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Blended learning

Communication skills

Tools

LMS

Job description

NRL Recruitment is helping a Middlesbrough-based manufacturer find a Training & Development Manager to build learning strategies within a manufacturing environment and to shape workforce capability and future talent pipelines.

Based in Middlesbrough, this on-site role requires delivering training programmes, managing budgets, and collaborating with HR and Talent Acquisition on apprenticeships and succession planning, while ensuring safety and compliance.