A growing, multi-site manufacturing group is seeking a strategic Learning & Development Business Partner to elevate capability, high-potential development and succession planning across the organisation. Operating within a complex, commercially driven environment, this role will shape and modernise the group’s learning strategy during a period of operational growth and structural evolution. The role: This is a strategic build-and-embed role. You will define and implement a group wide learning & development framework incorporating:

Succession planning governance and workforce planning cadence Executive and senior leadership coaching Mentoring frameworks Rotational and cross-functional development pathways Assessment tools and learning diagnostics Structured learning journeys with measurable impact Formal tracking, reporting and programme governance

Working cross-functionally, you will collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, senior leaders and subject matter experts to ensure consistency, credibility and measurable outcomes across all business units and sites. You will:

Create a learning framework for the entire organisation Advise potential leaders and their line managers on career development and progression Enable robust, actionable development plans aligned to future capability requirements Modernise existing learning programmes and embed new frameworks Define KPIs and talent metrics in partnership with HR and leadership teams Interpret people data to inform strategic programming decisions Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders Lead succession planning processes and ensure continuity of leadership pipeline Deliver executive and leadership coaching interventions Facilitate team development sessions, workshops and assimilation events Support employee engagement interventions and change management initiatives Scope and design bespoke leadership and team programmes based on business need Ensure programme governance, tracking and reporting are embedded and scalable Implement LMS Ensure the front line manufacturing teams have received all functional training in a timely and engaging way

The person: We are seeking a credible Talent Development specialist with executive presence and operational awareness. Degree educated or equivalent professional qualification Coaching certification Experience within a multi-site, fast-paced corporate environment (manufacturing or FMCG experience advantageous) Strong exposure to succession planning, high-potential frameworks and engagement strategy Experience working directly with senior leadership teams You will demonstrate:

Strategic thinking with strong attention to process and detail Ability to operate cross-functionally and influence without authority Ability to design, develop and deliver exceptional L&D programmes Strong analytical capability and comfort using people data Confident facilitation skills across varied audiences Discretion and professional judgement in sensitive matters Ability to manage competing priorities within tight timelines Commercial awareness aligned to organisational growth objectives Experience leveraging digital learning platforms and structured development tracking systems will be beneficial.

To apply please email your CV to kate.hamilton@hprtalent.com #J-18808-Ljbffr