Head of Learning & Development

Do you have experience in delivering specialist operational training and assessment and developing people and are you looking for a new opportunity?

A rapidly expanding successful group that encompasses all aspects of the meat trade is recruiting for a Head of Learning & Development for our site in Irlam, Manchester. Our business which is a Catering Butcher, has over 100 years' experience in the meat and farming industries.

We pride ourselves on being a people focussed business. Our goal is to support our team in achieving their career goals. We do this by providing a working environment that offers opportunity, support, scope and pace of change.

The main purpose of this role is to liaise and partner with all Managers regarding all on-site training requirements and to plan, organise and deliver/oversee specialist operational training.

Key responsibilities include;

• Ensure all new and existing employees receive required training which is relevant to their work-related tasks and to the required Company standard.
• Develop and maintain training materials including Work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures and training manuals to the highest standards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training through feedback and evaluation, with a coachin and continuous improvement mindset.
• Collaborate closely with the Technical Team to ensure training material is compliant with Food Safety Standards, keeping up to date with any changes.
• Develop training based around new technologies and legislative updates.
• Own, update and maintain training matrix and training records and ensure all related paperwork is completed.
• Identify new and innovative ways of offering and delivering training to the maximum benefit of employees and the business.
• Work with management team to ensure all staff are available and released for training and assessment, appreciating production requirements whilst ensuring all staff are competent for all operational requirements.
• Partner with Managers to create, develop and support Individual Development Plans and Succession Planning and create course content tailored to individual requirements.
• Maintain, develop and deliver and effective factory training, assessment and development process which meets the needs of the business and customer requirement and is in line with the training matrix.
• Be responsible for the welcome and induction process, ensuring all new recruits into the business receive the required training to meet the requirements and be effective in their role.
• Collaborate with Managers and employees to drive, embed and grow our people culture.
• Develop and monitor the progress of the Training team.
• Delivery/support of Health and Safety Training and head up the Health and Safety Committee.

We would welcome applications with the following skills: Training Manager, Development Manager, Learning and Development Manager, Coaching, Health and Safety Manager, Training, Food Safety, NVQ Assessor, Communication, Assessment, IT Literate, Excel, Cost Management, Document Control, Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Manufacturing, FLT, Head of Learning and Development.

• Staff Sales
• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Employee of the month bonus
• On-site car parking
• Birthday voucher

Working Monday to Friday 07:00 - 16:00, however, the role also will require some flexibility in the working hours to meet the needs of the business.

No formal qualifications are required for this role and full training will be provided however it would be advantageous if you have Management experience in a Training and/or Learning and Development role or in a Health and Safety role and experience of delivering training and assessment.

It would be advantageous if you have;

• Food Safety training
• NVQ Assessor qualification
• City and Guilds PTLLS qualification or equivalent
• Experience of training in a manufacturing/factory environment

Preferred skills include;

• Previous experience in delivering training and assessment
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal and the ability to interact at all levels
• A high degree of flexibility
• Good IT skills and experience in Excel Spreadsheets
• Self-motivated and the ability to use own initiative
• Excellent organizational and prioritization ability
• Strong instructional techniques
• Experience of involvement in Health and Safety, as either representative or committee member
• Driving license is essential
• Self-motivated and passionate with clear customer focus
• Ability to meet tight deadlines

• IOSH/NEBOSH certificate
• NVQ Assessor qualification
• City & Guilds PTLLS qualification or equivalent
• Hold or working to a National Accreditation for Training
• Competent Assessor
• Experience of working in a manufacturing background

Birtwistle's started life as a family butcher over 100 years ago. Since then, the business has changed dramatically and none more so than in recent years.

In 2003 MJ Birtwistle & Co Ltd was established and marked the start of a new era in our history. Since then, growth has been dramatic, with the business expanding from one site at Worsley to 8 sites across the UK.