Learning and Development Professional
6 days ago
AAK International is a leading global producer of specialty vegetable fats, renowned for its innovative approach to developing and providing value-adding vegetable oil solutions. Our unique co-development approach enables us to collaborate closely with customers, driving long-lasting business results across various industries.
Our BusinessWe operate in a diverse range of sectors, including:
- Bakery
- Chocolate and Confectionery
- Dairy
- Foodservice
- Infant Nutrition
- Personal Care
Our pioneering spirit and passion for innovation have earned us a reputation as a leader in our industry. We provide a safe and supportive environment for our employees to make a genuine impact, and our commitment to excellence is reflected in our global footprint, with over 3,500 employees and 20 production facilities and customization plants across six continents.
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Learning and Development Professional to join our HR team. The successful candidate will work closely with key stakeholders in production, technical, engineering, and health and safety to deliver the site's L&D objectives. This role reports directly to the HR Manager and offers a high level of autonomy, allowing the successful candidate to develop the role.
Key Responsibilities- Plan, deliver, and evaluate key learning interventions to improve operational capability, ensuring learner proficiency and compliance.
- Apply industry knowledge to lead the TNA (training needs analysis) with key stakeholders, identifying training requirements according to job role, industry standards, customer requirements, and local legislation.
- Translate the TNA into the local training plan, ensuring alignment to local strategic direction.
- Manage the training plan through to completion, coordinating learners, training providers, e-learning platforms, and certification management.
- Monitor progress through KPI reporting and regular meetings with key stakeholders.
- Apply financial rigour to the training budget, optimizing ROI by assessing value for money against learner experience and the achievement of learning outcomes.
- Create and supervise the creation of new learning content for the adult learning environment, optimizing the principles of instructional design for physical, virtual, or electronic delivery.
- Deliver in-house programs with knowledge, professionalism, and enthusiasm, achieving expected learning outcomes.
- Actively participate in audits, both internal and external, ensuring training conformance to customer codes of practice, industry standards, and local legislation.
To be successful in this role, you will have a proven track record in learning and development, preferably within the food manufacturing industry. You will also enjoy the challenge of competency assessment, building learning solutions that close critical gaps in knowledge, skills, and behaviors.
You will have a keen interest in either leadership development, learning technologies, or competency frameworks, as there will be an opportunity to expand your contribution to the organization in one of these fields.
To apply, you will have a degree in human resources, learning and development, or other related field, or extensive experience in learning and development. Proficiency in MS Office, with a strong grasp of system utilization, is essential. Familiarity with Articulate 360, FlexiQuiz, and Powerplus e-learning authoring tools would be advantageous.
What We OfferWe offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- A company pension scheme with 3% employee and 5% employer contributions
- A UK healthcare scheme, including gym and lifestyle discounts
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- A bonus scheme
- Life assurance cover
- Free hot drinks
- Free parking on site
- An on-site canteen serving hot food
- Investment in training and development
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