Learning & Development Partner in South Yorkshire

Learning & Development Partner

South Yorkshire | £40,000–£50,000 & Benefits

Elevation Recruitment Group are recruiting a Learning & Development Partner for a confidential manufacturing client.

Reporting to the HR Director, the role will be responsible for the development and delivery of learning and development across the business, working closely with the HR team and operational management to identify training needs and ensure employees have the skills and knowledge required to meet business and operational requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering the annual training plan, ensuring learning activity supports business objectives and operational requirements.
• Managing the site compliance training programme and ensuring all mandatory training is completed.
• Working with operational managers to identify training needs, skills gaps and development requirements.
• Designing and delivering training programmes across all levels of the business, including management development.
• Supporting induction and onboarding, ensuring new starters receive the appropriate training.
• Developing succession plans and supporting the ongoing development of employees.
• Coaching and supporting line managers with people development and management practices.
• Maintaining accurate training records and skills matrices, using data to monitor training activity and identify gaps.
• Managing the training budget, monitoring expenditure and reporting on training activity.
• Managing apprenticeship programmes, training providers and levy arrangements.
• Identifying opportunities for external training funding and evaluating the effectiveness of training delivered.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a Learning & Development role within a manufacturing, warehouse or logistics environment.
• Level 3 or 5 CIPD L&D qualification, or equivalent.
• Experience of training needs analysis, skills audits and developing training plans.
• Experience designing and delivering face-to-face and online training.
• Experience managing training budgets, apprenticeships and external training providers.
• Good communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels.
• A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of warehousing processes would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary of £40,000–£50,000, depending on experience.
• 37.5-hour working week.
• Hybrid working, with four days on site.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Life assurance at four times annual salary from day one.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Learning & Development professional with a manufacturing, warehouse or logistics background to take responsibility for training and development across the business, working closely with the HR Director and operational management team.

If this is something of interest, or you would like further information, please apply today.