Hybrid People Development Manager bei Zertus UK & Ireland

Overview:

 

Zertus UK&I is on the lookout for an experienced Learning & Development professional with a strong understanding of FMCG or food manufacturing environments. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape growth, inspire talent, and make a real impact across the business. 

 

Position type: Full time, permanent

Hours: 37.5per week

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30

Location: Based at any of our UK manufacturing sites, which are located in Heckington, Bromborough, Sherburn, Fakenham, with hybrid working benefit and travel between UK & Ireland (Navan) sites. 

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum 

Responsibilities:

This is a great opportunity to step into a lead role where you’ll shape and deliver impactful learning strategies across our UK & Ireland sites. You’ll work closely with the HR Director to drive a culture of continuous development, while managing a team of on-site training coordinators who support operational teams with compliance, leadership, and behavioural training. We need someone hands-on and resilient—comfortable switching between strategic planning and delivering engaging learning content. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, as you’ll be partnering with leaders to identify and meet their teams’ development needs.

• Supporting the delivery of our people development activities across all UK & Ireland sites.
• Coordinating and delivering our annual Leadership Development Programme (approx February – May ), including site visits and in-person sessions.
• Leading and supporting Training Coordinators at each site to ensure compliance and development training is delivered and tracked effectively.
• Designing and delivering engaging training sessions, workshops, and eLearning content using tools like Articulate.
• Supporting the performance development review (PDR) process and helping managers identify and develop talent.
• Helping to shape and deliver mentoring, graduate, and apprenticeship programmes.
• Working with managers to understand team development needs and create tailored learning solutions.
• Supporting the development and rollout of factory training programmes and competency frameworks.
• Managing the Learning Management System (Papaya LMS), ensuring accurate records, reporting and maintenance by the Training Coordinators.
• Monitoring training budgets and supporting the use of the apprenticeship levy.
• Creating and maintaining learning content on our L&D SharePoint hub.
• Producing reports and KPIs to track learning activity and impact.
• Contributing to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives through learning and development.
• Staying up to date with best practices and bringing fresh ideas to enhance our learning culture.

Qualifications:

• CIPD L&D Level 3 or 5 /Train the Trainer/PETLS/Coaching qualification or equivalent experience.
• Able to provide strategic direction along with day to day implementation.
• Experience of delivering leadership training.
• Experience in a food manufacturing or similar environment—understanding the pace, people, and challenges.
• Knowledge of leadership models, coaching and managing stakeholders.
• Knowledge of building factory training programmes and tools such as First Line Management training sessions. 
• A genuine interest in learning and development and helping others grow.
• Confidence using learning systems and tools like LMS platforms and eLearning software.
• A collaborative, resilient, and proactive approach and a willingness to learn and grow in the role.

Rewards Benefits:

• Hybrid working. 
• Annual bonus of up to 10% (subject to meeting scheme criteria). 
• Pension (4% Employer Contributions). 
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary.  
• Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare.
• Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme – buy up to one extra week per year (subject to meeting minimum criteria). 
• Cycle to Work & Electrical Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme  (subject to meeting minimum criteria). 
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working opportunities and Maternity and Paternity leave above statutory minimum.
• Annual engagement calendar, volunteering days and wellbeing events.
• Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’.
• Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards.
• Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships).

About Us:

Zertus UK & Ireland is home to three dynamic businesses – Humdinger Foods, Kinnerton Confectionery, and Lir Chocolates – producing a wide range of innovative snacks and confectionery across multiple sites in the UK and Ireland. We’re proud of our fast-paced, customer-driven culture, where autonomy, collaboration, and high performance are key. Our teams are diverse, passionate, and spread across locations including Heckington, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Fakenham, Bromborough, Navan, and offices in Hull and London.

From household brands like NOMO, Sun Valley Nuts, and The Fruit Factory, to exciting collaborations with Baileys, Guinness, and Budweiser, we’re constantly pushing boundaries to delight our customers.

As part of the wider Zertus GmbH group, we’re connected to a global network, but with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a local business.

Application & Interview Process:

 

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