Learning & Development Manager

Learning & Development Manager

Location

North Herefordshire

Date posted

October 7, 2026

Job type

Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Learning & Development Manager to join a leading manufacturing organisation based in north Herefordshire on a full time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced L&D professional to play a pivotal role in developing employee capability, supporting operational excellence and creating a strong culture of continuous learning across the site.

What You Can Expect:

• Salary – Highly competitive depending on experience
• Annual bonus opportunity with a target of 5%
• Pension scheme with up to 7% matched employer contributions
• 25 days holiday, with the option to purchase up to five additional days
• Collaborative working across regional sites

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead, develop and deliver the site's Education & Training Plan
• Build employee capability and support the development of a coaching culture
• Maintain accurate training records and training matrices
• Ensure colleagues meet all relevant compliance and training requirements
• Support audits and ensure regulatory standards are consistently maintained
• Design and deliver tailored training programmes, including safety, technical and compliance training
• Utilise a range of learning methods including workshops, e-learning and on-the-job training
• Work closely with managers to identify skills gaps and development requirements
• Align learning and development initiatives with operational and business objectives
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes using appropriate metrics and colleague feedback
• Lead leadership development programmes
• Support succession planning and the development of high-potential colleagues
• Work closely with HR and departmental teams to identify and deliver development opportunities
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and employee engagement
• Share and implement regional learning and development best practice
• Attend meetings at other company sites as required

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience in a Learning & Development role, ideally within a complex manufacturing or operational environment
• Experience designing and delivering technical, compliance and leadership training programmes
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles
• Experience coaching, developing and evaluating the skills of others, coaching accreditation would be advantageous
• Experience identifying training needs and developing appropriate learning solutions
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage colleagues at all levels
• Experience facilitating training sessions and workshops
• Ability to balance operational and functional priorities effectively
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word, coupled with digital tools to support learning and development
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and employee development
• Own transport is essential due to the requirement to attend meetings at other sites

1. Accounts
2. Admin
3. Catering
4. Cleaning
5. Construction
6. Driving
7. Engineering
8. Finance
9. General
10. Hospitality
11. Industrial
12. Management
13. Manufacturing
14. Marketing
15. Operations
16. Retail
17. Sales
18. Warehouse

1. Bromyard
   
2. Craven Arms
   
3. Hereford
   
4. Hereford HR2
5. Herefordshire/Powys
6. Ledbury
7. Leominster
8. Ludlow
9. North Herefordshire
   
10. Presteigne
11. Rural Herefordshire
    
12. South Herefordshire
13. Tenbury Wells
14. Whitchurch

1. Accounts
2. Admin
3. Catering
4. Cleaning
5. Construction
6. Driving
7. Engineering
8. Finance
9. General
10. Hospitality
11. Industrial
12. Management
13. Manufacturing
14. Marketing
15. Operations
16. Retail
17. Sales
18. Warehouse

1. Full-time
   
2. Internship
   
3. Part-time