Learning & Development Manager

Company: KP Snacks
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Location: Herefordshire
Job Description:

Learning &DevelopmentManagerOn-site

Based at ourTyrrells Court Farm site, you’ll enjoya unique rural setting with excellent access from the A44, justfive miles from Leominster and 17 miles from the historic city ofHereford.

Join our snack-lovingteamWe’re looking for a Learning &Development Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready tobring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of ateam that values what makes you, you – this could be your next bigmove.

Who arewe?We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnackfamily. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us worktogether to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops toMcCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, basedacross seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knitculture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and pushboundaries together.

About therole

As ourL&D Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in fostering a cultureof continuous improvement and skill development at our Leominstersite. This position will design, implement, and manage programmesto enhance employee capabilities, support operational excellence,and align workforce development with organisationalgoals.

The L&D Manager will collaborate withleadership, HR, and departmental teams to identify training needs,drive engagement, and promote best practices in learning anddevelopment.

You’ll lead,develop & deliver the Leominster Education and Training(E&T) Pillar and Master Plan focusing on increasing capabilityand creating a coaching culture to reduce losses and achieve siteambitions. You’ll also be a key part of the Regional E&T Pillarensuring alignment to, and driving of, regional standards,attending meetings at other KP sites so own transport is arequirement for this role. 

What’s in it foryou?We believe in rewarding our colleaguesand helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what weoffer:

  • Competitive annualsalary, annual salary review and annual bonus opportunity (target5%)

  • KP Pension Plan with upto 7% matchedcontributions

  • 25 daysholiday, with the option to buy up to five additional days, plusadditional holiday after five years’service

  • Comprehensivehealthcare including Single Cover Private Healthcare, Health CashPlan, Digital GP and Employee AssistanceProgramme

  • Electric VehicleCar Scheme, supporting more sustainable and cost-effectivetravel

  • KP4ME benefitsplatform with discounts, cashback and wellbeingsupport

  • Enhancedfamily-friendly policies to support colleagues at every stage oflife

What will you bedoing?

  • EnsureCompliance ExcellenceHave a keen eye fordetail, ensuring we maintain accurate training records andmatrices, meet regulatory standards, and support audits by ensuringall colleagues meet compliancerequirements.

  • Designand Deliver Impactful TrainingDevelop andimplement tailored training programmes, including safety, technicaland compliance training, using a variety of engaging methods suchas workshops, e-learning and on-the-jobtraining.

  • DriveContinuous ImprovementPartner withmanagers to assess skill gaps, align development initiatives withbusiness goals, and evaluate programme effectiveness throughmetrics andfeedback.

  • NurtureLeadership and TalentLead leadershipdevelopment programmes, support succession planning, and develophigh-potential colleagues in collaboration with HumanResources.

  • ChampionLearning and EngagementFoster a culture ofcontinuous learning, align with regional best practices, andinspire colleague participation in growthopportunities.

We’d love to hear fromyou if you canbring:

  • ProvenTraining ExpertiseExperience designing anddelivering impactful technical, compliance and leadershipprogrammes, with a strong grasp of adult learningprinciples.

  • Coachingand DevelopmentSkilled in coaching,evaluating and enhancing others’ skills; coaching accreditation isaplus.

  • OrganisationalExperienceBackground in Learning andDevelopment within complex organisations, balancing operational andfunctional prioritieseffectively.

  • ExceptionalProject and Communication SkillsAdept atmanaging projects, facilitating sessions, and engaging diverseaudiences.

  • Tech-SavvyProficientin PowerPoint, Excel and Word, and experienced in leveragingdigital tools for trainingexcellence.

OurpurposeAt KP Snacks, we’re passionateabout creating happy snacking moments throughour great tasting snacks and iconic brands. Every day, millions ofpeople enjoy our products, including Hula Hoops, McCoy’s, KP Nuts,Tyrrells, Skips, POM-BEAR and Butterkist, making us one of the UK’sleading snack manufacturers.

For decades, we’vebeen delighting consumers by combining well-loved favourites withexciting innovations that reflect changing tastes and expectations.We’re equally passionate about our people and committed to creatinga workplace where everyone can grow, develop and make a realimpact.

As part of theIntersnack Group, one of the world’s leading snack manufacturers,we combine global expertise with a shared commitment tocreating happy snacking moments everyday.

We’re committed toinclusionWe’re building a workplace whereeveryone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love tohear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need.And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier foryou, just let us know.

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Posted: September 6th, 2026