Job Details

L&D / Training Manager

Sector:HR & Training

Region : Greater London

Location: Slough

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000

Job Ref.: 41240124

Job Information

We are working with a well-established national distribution business and they are looking to recruit an experienced HR Professional to work on an L&D / Training project on a 12 month contract. At this time the role will be reviewed with a possibility of going permanent.


The role will report into the HR Director and will work as part of a busy HR team that provides HR support to c4000+ employees across multiple locations in the UK. The focus of the role will be to review, update and implement an effective training programme and ensure that this is rolled out across the entire business. This will include the full review, design and implementation of new and existing training programmes, in addition to also running Training sessions. The role will be 80% L&D / Training and 20% HR. Key duties would include;

  • Reporting into the HR Director and responsible for the complete review and updating of all essential training areas for employees across the business
  • Working as part of the busy HR team whilst working in a stand-alone capacity to manage this specific L&D / Training project
  • Design, facilitate and evaluate core training programmes and ensure that the training offer meets the business needs
  • Review and update of all essential compliance training i.e. modern slavery, GDPR, Anti-Bribery, Apprenticeship levy etc. In addition to looking at other areas of company training, such as new starter / induction process, talent management and mapping, day to day policy and procedures training etc.
  • Liaising with key stakeholders to assess the business needs for Training and then roll out an effective training offering using appropriate resources
  • Working with the Leadership of the business to ensure that the training offer meets business needs on an on-going basis
  • Design and implement training 'Toolkits’ and other effective training initiatives to support the business with all areas of training
  • Create and deliver training programmes for employees, leading on face to face, video training and e-resources sessions
  • Drive a culture of learning and knowledge share through development of strategies and plans to evolve training opportunities

For this role it is essential that candidates have proven HR experience, ideally CIPD Qualified and have strong experience of L&D and Training. This role will hold sole responsibility for the L&D / Training project, so it is essential that candidates have previous experience of managing a similar project.

Sector experience within distribution, logistics, engineering, manufacturing or retail would be useful, and it is essential that candidates have experience supporting blue collar employees (or similar).

Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written are essential for this role, in addition to being pragmatic, confident and have the ability to influence. This is a very fast paced environment, so candidates must be able to adapt to change and work to tight deadlines.

The role is a contract for this initial project, but may then move into a permanent role within the HR team. They are offering an excellent salary and benefits, plus home working.

This a great opportunity to work on a key project for the business, working for a well-established brand and supporting the senior team.

Immediate need, so please apply online and a consultant from Cameron James will be in touch ASAP.