Learning & Development Advisor
2 days ago
Barnsley
FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established food manufacturing business with the recruitment of a Learning & Development Advisor. \n Permanent, full-time position based in Barnsley, working Monday to Friday with some flexibility required around operational shift patterns. \n Salary \n £32,000 – £40,000, depending on experience and qualifications + excellent benefits \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Coordinate and deliver Learning & Development activity across the business.\n, • Carry out Training Needs Analysis and identify skills and competency gaps.\n, • Develop structured training plans, materials and competency frameworks.\n, • Deliver practical shop-floor training across operational and compliance areas.\n, • Support training around food safety, coding, labelling, metal detection and other manufacturing processes.\n, • Develop engaging training through workshops, coaching, demonstrations and on-the-job learning.\n, • Manage competency assessment and employee sign-off processes.\n, • Develop and support a Train the Trainer programme for managers and internal trainers.\n, • Manage the company’s online learning platform and monitor training completion.\n, • Support induction and onboarding programmes for new employees.\n, • Develop management training covering performance, absence, employee development and other people-management areas.\n, • Support career pathways, individual development plans, succession planning and talent development.\n, • Monitor training effectiveness and maintain accurate, audit-ready records.\n\n Skills & Experience \n\n • Previous Learning & Development, workplace training or training-focused experience within food manufacturing.\n, • Strong understanding of Training Needs Analysis, adult learning and training delivery.\n, • Experience delivering practical training within a manufacturing or shop-floor environment.\n, • Good understanding of food manufacturing standards, processes and compliance.\n, • Confident coaching employees and adapting training to different levels and learning needs.\n, • Strong communication, presentation and organisation skills.\n, • Proactive and comfortable taking ownership of the L&D function.\n, • Experience using Learning Management Systems and maintaining training records.\n\n Qualifications such as CIPD, AET, Train the Trainer, CAVA, Level 3 Food Safety or HACCP would be advantageous, but not all are essential. \n What’s on Offer \n\n • £32,000 – £40,000 salary depending on experience.\n, • Permanent, full-time position.\n, • Opportunity to shape a newly created L&D function.\n, • 264 hours’ annual leave per year.\n, • Enhanced sick pay.\n, • Private medical insurance.\n, • Company pension.\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme.\n, • Discounted gym membership.\n, • Company shop membership.\n, • Excellent scope for professional development.\n\n Please apply.