Senior Learning & Development Business Partner at Valeo Foods

Wakefield, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Learning Needs Analysis, Future Skills Agenda, Blended Learning Solutions, Leadership Development, Talent Pipeline, Graduate Programmes, Valeo Academy Management, Talent & Succession Support, Performance Management, Valued Behaviours Embedding, Data Analysis, ROI Measurement, Stakeholder Management, Coaching Mindset, Digital Learning Platforms, Content Creation

Industry

Food Production

Description

Company Description At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettle’s bold crunch to Rowse’s natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation. Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UK’s largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week. As a business, we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. It’s an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK. Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britain’s most loved brands. Job Description (Regular travel across UK sites is required, and the role works on a hybrid basis with an expectation of 3 days onsite.) We’re looking for a passionate, forward‑thinking Senior L&D Business Partner to help shape the future of learning, leadership, and talent development across Valeo Foods UK. If you love building capability, influencing senior stakeholders, and bringing creative learning solutions to life, this is a role where you’ll make a real impact. You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering our UK‑wide learning and talent strategy, from capability roadmaps and leadership development to graduate programmes and the Valeo Academy. You’ll partner closely with HR, business leaders, and SMEs, making sure our people have the skills, behaviours, and support they need to perform and grow. A big part of your role will include: Leading our learning needs analysis and future skills agenda. Creating and embedding blended learning solutions (70/20/10). Strengthening the internal talent pipeline and accelerating leadership readiness. Managing and evolving the Valeo Academy and Graduate Programmes. Supporting Talent & Succession, Performance Management and the embedding of our Valued Behaviours. Using data to provide insight, measure impact, and demonstrate ROI. Managing relationships with external training providers and the L&D budget. You'll also champion learning platforms and help leaders and teams get the very best from digital tools and on‑the‑job development. Qualifications We’re looking for someone with: Strong L&D or OD experience (ideally in FMCG or Manufacturing). Ability to design, deliver and facilitate impactful learning solutions. Great stakeholder and relationship‑building skills — credible at senior levels. Confidence working in a fast‑paced, changing environment. Strong coaching mindset, analytical skills and a passion for continuous improvement. Experience using digital learning tools or content creation platforms (bonus!). Additional Information 25 days + Bank Holidays Matched pension scheme Death in service Cycle to work scheme Retailer discount platform

Responsibilities

This role involves designing and delivering the UK-wide learning and talent strategy, focusing on capability roadmaps, leadership development, and managing programs like the Valeo Academy and Graduate Programmes. Key duties include leading learning needs analysis, creating blended learning solutions, strengthening the talent pipeline, and supporting performance management processes.