Learning & Development Manager

Learning & Development Manager

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Location: Dronfield, Derbyshire - Onsite

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Salary: Highly Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Package

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About Us

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Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and a workforce of approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites.

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At our Gunstones Bakery in Dronfield, we produce some of the nation's favourite baked goods, including hot cross buns, brioche rolls, and iced buns, for major retailers such as Marks & Spencer, Tesco, and Aldi. With a rich history dating back to 1862, we pride ourselves on our tradition of quality and innovation, employing around 700 colleagues at our state-of-the-art facility.

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About the Role

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced L&D Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced, dynamic environment at our site, supporting the growth and success of our business. This is an on-site role, requiring the individual to work 5 days a week at our factory.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Supervise trainers responsible for on-the-job training, providing structured guidance where necessary
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• Develop engaging management training programs tailored to the needs of the organisation
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• Identifying non-conformances and implementing training programmes to ensure corrective actions and compliance
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• Ensure adherence to food safety standards and regulations
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• Build relationships and work with relevant departments to maintain compliance and foster collaboration across the site
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About You

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We are looking for a well-rounded Learning and Development Manager with ideally some Food Compliance & Safety experience. You should be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable working in a factory setting. If you have experience within the food manufacturing industry, particularly in compliance and training development, and are looking for a challenging position that combines leadership, relationship-building, and strategic planning, this is the perfect role for you.

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Key Skills and Qualifications

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• Relevant Degree or CIPD Qualification
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• Understanding of food safety regulations, SOP's, Risk Assessments and Industry Specific Laws
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• Leadership skills to supervise and guide teams, fostering collaboration across departments
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• Experience in designing and implementing training programs
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• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate compliance requirements clearly across all levels of the organisation
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Benefits

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• 35 days annual leave
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• Company pension scheme with Legal & General or NEST
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• Death in service benefit (optional, linked to L&G pension membership)
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• Company sick pay (after qualifying period)
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• Free onsite parking
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• Exclusive employee discount platform offering savings of up to 60% with brands such as Asda, Tesco, and M&S
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• Employee assistance programme
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• Wisdom wellbeing app
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• Access to Grocery Aid counselling services
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Why Join Us?

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As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we offer unparalleled opportunities for career progression, personal growth, and skill development. We prioritise internal promotions, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

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