Learning and Development Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Learning and Development Manager to join our team at our HQ on an 18 month fixed term basis. This is a brand new role to our organisation with the successful candidate taking the lead in shaping and implementing the overall direction of the learning and development agenda. It really is a great time to join us, as we embark on the first steps in launching our very first e-learning platform. Your ideas will make an impact as we start our learning transformation journey. You will work closely with department leaders to identify training needs and develop strategies to address those needs, ensuring alignment with the Company's strategic goals. Were passionate about nurturing our talent and providing not just jobs, but an exciting range of career and development opportunities for our People.,

• Lead and drive a transitional LMS project, ensuring deadlines and criteria are met.
• Through a training needs analysis support department leaders in identifying learning needs within their business area and prioritise these effectively.
• Coach and upskill Line Managers to handle People Development confidently.
• Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure people development initiatives are reflected into the business planning cycle.
• Partner with the HR team to ensure alignment on training, talent management and succession planning development needs.
• Owner of the L&D strategic goals through cross-functional projects.
• Accountable for the internal mandatory training system owned by our parent company Nestlé.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development, encouraging employees to engage in online courses, certifications, and other learning opportunities that contribute to their career growth.
• Maintain accurate records of training activities and track participant progress to ensure competence, compliance and continuous improvement in line with audit requirements.
• Develop and implement metrics to assess the effectiveness of training programs. Gather feedback from participants and report on training outcomes and return on investment (ROI).
• Work with our external training partner to address learning needs that are classroom based.
• Design and delivery of some learning interventions.
• Line management of the newly appointed e-learning Content Developer.
We are looking for someone to embrace a genuinely consultative method that focuses on people development, promoting, supporting, and implementing initiatives that enhance employee engagement, development, and growth throughout the organization.


• Credible leader with significant relevant experience in the outlined key responsibilities
• Background as an L&D Business Partner managing internal stakeholders
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Tech Savvy with knowledge of various learning interventions
• Creative and adaptable focused on delivering excellent customer service
• Highly organised, ability to multi task with strong Microsoft Office and project management skills
• Team player with a flexible and positive approach
  
  Vitaflo (International) Limited
For more than 25 years, Vitaflo has developed innovative specialised clinical nutritional products for inherited metabolic disorders, pediatric?kidney disease, and specialised diets such as the ketogenic diet. Vitaflo products offer patients choice, flexibility, and convenience. We combine the latest medical research, together with insights on changing modern lifestyles to best support patients in the compliance of restrictive therapeutic diets. Vitaflo continues its mission of Enhancing Lives Together with research and development at the heart of what we do., We are part of Nestlé Health Science and continue to expand our global footprint with a worldwide presence in Clinical Nutrition. Behind our pioneering company are people who drive breakthroughs in research and development, creating innovative impact. Our employees are at the heart of what we stand for with 96% saying they are proud to work for us and 94% recommending Vitaflo as a good place to work. Our Headquarters, based in Liverpool, is the hub of innovative and creative activity. We strive to be at the cutting edge of our industry sector with patients needs being at the forefront of our mind. We work collaboratively, share our knowledge and expertise and above all love what we do and why we do it.


• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays and Christmas shut down
• Discretionary bonus scheme (subject to qualifying period)
• Gym membership/allowance (subject to qualifying period)
• Employer pension contribution (3% rising to 5% subject to qualifying period then matched to a maximum of 10%). Employee minimum contributions apply
• Private healthcare (subject to qualifying period)
• Volunteering opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to qualifying period)
At Vitaflo (International) Ltd, our values are rooted in respect - for our employees, our customers and our patients. That's why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. We are committed to equal opportunity for all, and we may collect relevant anonymized data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.