L & D Coordinator

Learning & Development Coordinator
Location: East Shropshire
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

A well-established food manufacturer in East Shropshire is seeking a passionate and organised Learning & Development Coordinator to join their HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in training and development to take ownership of the full learning cycle — from identifying training needs through to delivering impactful learning solutions that support business strategy and compliance.

The Role:

You’ll be at the forefront of employee development, ensuring all training is delivered effectively and in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements (including BRC, Food Safety, and H&S). This is a hands-on role where you'll design and coordinate learning programmes, oversee induction processes, support production-based training needs, and develop training content aligned with operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, plan, and coordinate training for site-wide operations, including production, management, and compliance.
• Conduct training needs analysis and deliver tailored development plans for teams and individuals.
• Create and update SOPs in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Deliver inductions and ongoing training for new starters, including agency workers.
• Maintain accurate records, training matrices, and track compliance using relevant L&D systems.
• Ensure all training and learning is documented
• Lead initiatives that strengthen food safety culture and employee capability on-site.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external providers to ensure training needs are met effectively.

What You’ll Need:

• Proven experience in a training or L&D role within a food manufacturing environment.
• Confident facilitator and trainer with experience delivering both in-person and virtual learning.
• Strong knowledge of training design, delivery, and evaluation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience with ERP or eLearning systems (desirable).
• Train-the-Trainer qualification (preferred).

Why Apply?

This is a chance to make a real impact in a critical role, working with an experienced HR team to support and grow a highly skilled workforce. You’ll join a business that values continuous improvement, collaboration, and developing talent from within.