Learning & Development Advisor in Manchester

Cranswick PLC is one of the UK\’s leading food manufacturers, renowned for crafting exceptional Continental specialities th at delight millions of customers every day. Our passion for authentic flavours and uncompromising quality has made us the trusted partner of the nation\’s top retailers.At Cranswick, we don\’t just make food—we celebrate it. From succulent olives and vibrant antipasti to p remium continental charcuterie and perfectly cooked meats like corned beef , every product reflects our dedication to excellence and creativity.We\’re committed to nurturing talent and fostering an inclusive, dynamic workplace where ambitious professionals can thrive, grow, and make a real impact. Join us and be part of a team that\’s shaping the future of food.About the role Join us in shaping the future of talent development! As part of our Learning & Development team, you\’ll play a key role in creating and delivering an L&D strategy that drives operational excellence and supports our long-term business goals.Design & Deliver Impact: Help develop and maintain a L&D strategy that ensures every training intervention adds real value to the business.Champion Excellence: Advise on gold-standard training solutions that keep us legally compliant, promote a strong safety culture, and elevate leadership capability.Build Future Leaders: Develop leadership programmes that strengthen talent pipelines and enable exceptional career progression.Drive Strategic Success: Ensure all interventions align with site objectives, supporting both operational performance and strategic growth.This is your opportunity to make a real difference , shaping a culture of learning and safety while empowering people to reach their full potential.Company Values We built our business on an unwavering commitment to quality, efficiency and innovation which is embedded in our culture. This is delivered by our hard-working, talented teams who continually drive the business forward.Key Duties We\’re looking for an organised and proactive Learning & Development Coordinator to support the delivery of customer-focused training solutions. In this role, you\’ll manage scheduling, prepare materials, track attendance, and maintain accurate training records. You\’ll coordinate statutory and developmental training, assist with audits, and support system updates to ensure compliance and efficiency. You\’ll also help drive management development, track apprenticeships, and provide key reporting through PowerBI. If you\’re passionate about learning, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact, we\’d love to hear from you!Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks such as scheduling, tracking attendance, and maintaining accurate records.Attention to Detail: Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and accurate documentation.Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication for liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders.IT Proficiency: Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with HR/L&D systems; familiarity with PowerBI is a plus.Data Management: Ability to update systems, generate reports, maintain management information.Problem-Solving: Capable of identifying issues, escalating appropriately, and following through to resolution.Confidentiality: Handling sensitive information securely, especially in coaching and development contexts.Project Coordination: Supporting people projects and initiatives, tracking progress, and preparing materials.Experience Previous experience in Learning & Development or HR administration .Experience coordinating training programmes (classroom, online, and on-the-job).Knowledge of statutory and mandatory training requirements .Familiarity with apprenticeship programmes and tracking metrics.Exposure to audit preparation and compliance processes.How we recruit At Cranswick Continental, we take pride in creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are committed to being an inclusive employer regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status.We are an equal opportunities employer. At Cranswick we know that diverse teams are more likely to have greater innovation, creativity and understand of our customer needs. These are many of the things we are passionate about.Did you know that some demographics may be less likely to apply to job adverts than others? For example, women are likely to apply only if they fit all of the skills listed. If you\’re reading this and perhaps don\’t tick every skill then please still make yourself known to Cranswick. We\’d love to hear from you so we can assess this.We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, therefore please contact us to request assistance.

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