People Development Manager

Location: Flexible UK location- must be based in a commutable distance to either of the following

Heckington, Lincolnshire
Bromborough, Wirral/Merseyside
Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire
Fakenham, NorfolkWorking arrangement: Full time, Mon-Fri (37.5 hours) with hybrid working

Salary: Up to £40k

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, HC cash plan, life assurance and hybrid working

Our client

A market leader in the UK food and drink industry, known for their heritage brands and commitment to people. As they continue to evolve, we are supporting in the recruitment of a People Development Manager to help build a high-performance culture across their operations.

If you're confident designing and delivering impactful learning experiences and ready for more strategic ownership, this is your opportunity to take the lead. We're looking for someone who can confidently navigate the day-to-day, while driving forward-thinking development initiatives that make a lasting difference.

Responsibilities include:

Creating and rolling out training programmes-leadership, compliance, power skills, and more
Coaching and mentoring managers and future leaders across the business
Leading and supporting a network of on-site trainers focused on compliance and factory development
Managing the LMS and developing a suite of digital learning content
Partnering on apprenticeships, graduate programmes, and mentoring initiatives
Owning learning budgets, external training providers, and reporting on learning outcomes
Supporting succession planning and career development across all functions
Delivering a people development strategy that builds capability, culture, and performance

Experience required:

An L&D professional with the ambition and experience to take the next step into management
You must have FMCG experience as you'll be working across production, supply chain, and commercial teams
Strong training design and delivery skills, especially in leadership and soft skills
Experience with coaching, performance management tools, and learning systems (e.g. LMS, eLearning platforms)
Confident stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
Relevant qualifications (e.g. CIPD Level 3 or 5, coaching, Train the Trainer, PETLS)
A positive, energetic approach with a genuine passion for helping people thrive
A valid UK Driving License and access to your own transport as occasional/frequent travel to other business sites is required

Why this role?

This is a chance to step into a high-impact role where you can shape the future of learning and development in a well-established business. You'll be supported, trusted, and encouraged to innovate, with the freedom to bring new ideas and the scope to make them happen.

If this role sounds like your next step, click apply