A growing and people-focused engineering and manufacturing business in Bridlington is looking to appoint an HR Learning and Development Specialist to join its team on a full‑time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about people development and is looking to build a long‑term career within Learning & Development, whilst still bringing broader HR understanding into the role. This could suit someone already working within L&D, or equally an HR Generalist / HR Coordinator who has strong people development exposure and is now looking to specialise further within Learning & Development. Working closely with the Head of HR and wider leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping learning and development initiatives across the organisation, supporting everything from onboarding and apprenticeships through to leadership development, early careers, and wider people capability projects. This is a visible, hands‑on role within a fast‑paced operational environment, so it needs someone who can quickly build credibility, form strong relationships across the business, positively challenge managers where needed, and bring energy, initiative, and a practical approach. Responsibilities * Supporting the delivery of the wider people development and L&D strategy across the business * Coordinating and facilitating learning programmes including onboarding, leadership, and professional development initiatives * Leading and developing apprenticeship and early careers programmes across multiple business areas * Building relationships with schools, colleges, and external organisations to strengthen future talent pipelines * Supporting leadership development initiatives and internal people programmes * Creating and implementing career pathway frameworks and development content * Coordinating internal and external training activity, ensuring effective use of budgets and resources * Monitoring training compliance, reporting, and development activity across the business * Supporting managers with practical learning and development solutions, coaching, and capability building * Supporting the wider HR team with people‑focused initiatives where needed What you bring * Experience within HR, Learning & Development, or people‑focused project work * Genuine passion for Learning & Development and a desire to build longevity in this space * Ability to build rapport and credibility quickly with people at all levels across the business * Confidence to positively challenge and influence managers where needed * Proactive, self‑motivated, and having a real get‑up‑and‑go attitude * Enjoys being hands‑on, visible, and working within fast‑paced operational environments * Organised, practical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities * Ideally has experience within manufacturing, engineering, or other operationally led businesses What’s on offer * Competitive salary depending on experience * Flexible start and finish times * Hybrid opportunities * Genuine progression and long‑term development opportunities * The chance to shape and influence people development initiatives * Supportive leadership team with long‑term investment in people development This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a visible impact, develop their L&D career, and grow alongside an established manufacturing business investing heavily in its people. J-18808-Ljbffr
