UK Training Manager
Location: Greater Manchester with UK Coverage (multi-site)
Sector: Food Manufacturing / FMCG

Salary Range: £50K - £60K + car Allowance + Benefits

I’m currently working on behalf of a leading UK food manufacturing business that is seeking a UK Training Manager to lead their training and development function across multiple sites.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced L&D professional who’s passionate about driving performance, ensuring compliance, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The Role

As UK Training Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating training programmes that enhance employee capability while meeting key regulatory and operational standards. You’ll work closely with departmental heads and site leads to ensure learning is aligned to business goals and food safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and delivery of training strategies across functions
Conduct training needs analyses and develop site-specific and role-specific training plans
Design engaging programmes covering food safety, hygiene, H&S, soft skills, and leadership development
Manage SOP creation, review, and implementation
Ensure all programmes meet BRCGS, HACCP, and other regulatory compliance standards
Oversee training records and documentation for audit and management review
Support the implementation of Train the Trainer and leadership development frameworks
Leverage the Apprenticeship Levy effectively and maintain knowledge of DAS and levy transfer opportunities
Drive innovation through digital tools and e-learning platforms
Monitor performance and impact using clear KPIs and training data analytics

Your Skills & Experience

Demonstrable experience leading L&D or training functions in food manufacturing
Strong understanding of food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and compliance
Proven ability to manage training teams or coordinators
Hands-on experience designing, delivering, and improving training programmes
Knowledge of Apprenticeship Levy systems and strategic utilisation
CIPD Level 5 or 7 (or equivalent relevant qualification) preferred
Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills
Organised, analytical, and able to manage multiple projects and reporting cycles

DR Newitt Associates Ltd

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