Training Lead

Anderson Knight; Cardowan; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Knight Recruitment is partnering with a UK manufacturing business to appoint a Training Lead who will own the learning agenda and shape a strategy that drives performance and employee growth.

In this senior role you will partner with leaders across manufacturing, engineering, and operations to identify capability gaps, design programmes, and implement initiatives that raise capability and performance at all levels.

Qualifications

• Experience leading learning strategies within manufacturing or technical environments.
• Ability to design and implement diverse learning programs and development initiatives.
• Proven track record in leadership development and succession planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organisation's learning and development strategy.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify current and future capability requirements.
• Conduct training needs analyses and build development plans aligned to business objectives.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate learning programmes across technical, operational and leadership skills.
• Lead internal and external training activity and manage training providers.
• Create career pathways and succession planning frameworks; embed continuous improvement through learning.
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Learning strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Training needs analysis

Leadership development

Budget management

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Anderson Knight Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a growing UK‑based manufacturing business that is investing significantly in its people, operational excellence, and future capability. Operating within a technical and fast‑paced environment, the organisation is entering an exciting phase of growth and is seeking a Training Lead to drive its learning strategy and build a high‑performing workforce.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely recognises the value of developing its people and views learning and development as a critical enabler of long‑term success.

The Role

As Training Lead, you will take ownership of the organisation's learning and training agenda, shaping and delivering a training strategy that supports business objectives, operational performance, and employee growth.

Working closely with leaders across manufacturing, engineering, operations, and support functions, you will identify capability gaps, design impactful development programmes, and implement learning initiatives that enhance individual and organisational performance.

This is a highly visible role that combines strategic planning with hands‑on delivery. You will lead the development of a structured learning culture, establish best practices in training and development, and ensure employees at all levels have access to the skills, knowledge, and opportunities required to succeed.

Reporting into the HR leadership team, you will play a key role in developing future talent pipelines, supporting succession planning, and embedding continuous improvement through learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organisation's learning and development strategy
• Partner with senior leaders and managers to identify current and future capability requirements
• Conduct training needs analyses and build development plans aligned to business objectives
• Design, deliver, and evaluate engaging learning programmes across technical, operational, leadership, and professional skills areas
• Lead and coordinate all internal and external training activity across the business
• Develop career pathways, talent development initiatives, and succession planning frameworks
• Create, review, and enhance training materials, learning resources, and development programmes
• Manage relationships with external training providers
• Monitor training effectiveness through reporting, feedback, and performance metrics
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry training requirements
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, development, and knowledge sharing
• Stay current with learning technologies, training methodologies, and industry best practice

About You

We are looking for an ambitious and passionate learning professional who thrives in a fast‑paced operational environment and enjoys making a tangible impact on workforce capability and performance.

You will ideally have experience in:

• A Training & Development Lead, Learning & Development Adviser, Learning Partner, or similar role
• Developing and delivering learning strategies within manufacturing, engineering, production, or technical environments
• Designing and implementing a wide range of learning and development programmes
• Leadership development, talent management, succession planning, and workforce capability initiatives
• Facilitating training workshops and development programmes for diverse audiences
• Working with stakeholders at all levels to drive engagement and development outcomes
• Managing training budgets, providers, learning systems, and reporting metrics

You will be a confident communicator with strong influencing skills, capable of building relationships across all levels of the organisation. A proactive and innovative approach, combined with excellent organisational skills and a passion for developing people, will be key to success in this role.

A qualification in Learning & Development, Human Resources, Organisational Development, Education, or a related discipline would be advantageous. Professional qualifications such as CIPD or equivalent are also desirable