Learning and Development Manager

Location: Coupar Angus - Onsite

Good Package + Qualifications & Training + Autonomy + Progression

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers with over £3 billion in annual revenue and approximately 13,500 employees across 16 sites. As part of our dynamic team at the Coupar Angus site, you will help deliver high-quality poultry products to major retailers. This site has received continuous investment, ensuring cutting-edge facilities and optimised production processes.

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Learning & Development Manager to lead and deliver training across a large, fast-paced manufacturing site. This is a highly visible role, combining practical training delivery, team leadership, and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for ensuring all colleagues-from new starters to senior manager's are trained, compliant, and developed to meet both current and future business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver hands-on training across the site, including new starter inductions, food safety and legal compliance (HACCP/TACCP), management and leadership development, and mental health and wellbeing awareness.
Lead, coach, and support a team of site trainers
Actively support shop-floor training and step in to deliver where required.
Oversee forklift and specialist training (slaughter licence awareness - delivery not required).
Manage SVQs on site (Level 2 through to management) and apprenticeships.
Liaise with colleges, external training providers, and awarding bodies.
Source, book, and manage external courses and learning agreements.
Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate training records.

About You

We're looking for a confident, hands-on Learning & Development Manager with a blend of training expertise, leadership capability, and exceptional communication skills. You'll bring energy, creativity, and a practical approach to learning - not just theories and frameworks. This role needs someone who's visible, engaging, and action-oriented - someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and makes learning stick by doing, not just designing.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Proven experience in a hands-on Learning & Development or Training Manager role.
Background in manufacturing, FMCG, engineering, or similar environments.
Confident delivering training at all levels, including management.
Experience managing and developing training teams.
Qualification in Learning & Development, Leadership, Management, or CIPD preferred.
Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable in a changing environment.

Benefits

Strong potential for career progression with 2 Sisters Food Group
Structured training and support for qualifications and career development
Refer a friend scheme
Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family

Why Join Us?

2 Sisters Food Group offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. With our focus on internal promotions, you can build a long-term career while contributing to the success of our leading manufacturing operations.

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