Learning & Development Lead
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Position Overview & Specifications
Learning & Development Lead
Location: based out of Ashby de la Zouch (we operate a hybrid/dynamic working approach)
The scope of this role means you will need to travel to other locations approx. 2-3 days per month
As our Learning & Development Lead, you'll lead the L&D agenda across KP working in partnership with the Head of OD & Talent, the HR Leadership team and factory leadership teams,
We're looking for someone to shape, deliver, embed and continuously improve our L&D strategy, frameworks and solutions and ensure KP Snacks continues to evolve with well-motivated, highly skilled and high-performing colleagues.
You'll be joining a 3* Best Companies HR function, so you know you'll be part of a highly engaged, collaborative and supportive team and the package consists of:
- ££attractive base salary
- Car allowance
- Bonus - with an excellent track record of over-achievement
- Healthcare
- Good matching contribution pension scheme
- Plus many other benefits to support your mental, physical and financial wellbeing
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The essential experience or knowledge you need to be able to demonstrate:
- Leading L&D agenda and plan across Manufacturing and Factory operations or similar
- Influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders
- Leading in a matrix organisation
- Learning & Development frameworks, standards and solution design and delivery
- Learning Management Systems – content curation, design and management, reporting, monitoring, and enhancing (either hands on or via management of third-party systems integrators)
- Management/ Leadership development design and delivery
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Learning & Development Lead roles across KP Snacks's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,300 - £25,160 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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