Training Advisor

ABP UK is part of ABP Food Group, one of Europe’s leading consumer food producers. With over 60-years of experience. ABP has a reputation for quality and innovation. Our food business specialises in supplying and developing award-winning British beef and lamb products for retail, food service and wholesale customers worldwide.

We work across a number of markets to maximise returns for our farmer suppliers and offer efficiency and value for our customers. From the core of our business in consumer food production, we have companies as diverse as pet food manufacturing to renewable energy, giving our colleagues a broad range of opportunities for progression throughout our group.

Location

Birmingham

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 40 Hours

Reporting To

Head of L&D

Role Definition

You will be responsible for designing, delivering, and monitoring training programs for key skill level, that ensure operational efficiency, workforce competency, and strict regulatory compliance, ensuring employees are equipped with the skills, knowledge and behaviours to meet current and future business challenges while fostering continuous professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Design & Delivery: Support the Head of L&D with creation, delivery, and evaluation of training programmes, workshops, early careers and training initiatives
• Learning Governance and Compliance: Accountability for function specific compliance, regulatory and role-critical learning, quality standards, records and reporting
• Induction and Onboarding: Review current provision including welcome packs and materials across all sites; Deliver updated induction content aligned to current standards and business needs; Ensure consistent branding, messaging, and structure across all induction & onboarding materials
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with line managers, HR teams, external training providers, and regulatory or awarding bodies
• Data & Reporting: Liaise with key stakeholders to define reporting requirements and KPIs; Identify key data points; Design and build a clear, easy-to-read dashboard for one central location; Track attendance for workshops; Provide monthly updates
• Digital Learning & Technology: Support roll out of Salaried employee digital learning including content creation, utilising an LMS; Engage with stakeholders to gather system requirements; Research and maximise LMS platform capabilities; Design digital training master matrix
• Early Career Development – Stepping Stones: Support design & delivery of a future-focused talent progression pipeline for factory-floor key skills by embedding structured learning pathways – Stepping Stones – across all ABP UK sites; help identify and promote Stepping Stones at all sites; develop training plans for all key roles and support with enrolment on these programmes.
• Early Career Development – Butchery Academy: Meet with stakeholders to agree a refreshed approach to the Butchery Academy; Identify sites requiring additional support or focus; Review and refresh existing training materials; Develop and deliver promotional resources to increase awareness and participation; Monitor enrolment, attendance, and completion data; Gather feedback from stakeholders including participants and refine approach where needed

Personal Specification

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Learning and Development, with proven success in design and delivery of training initiatives
• Strong understanding of knowledge and skills required in an abattoir and boning hall environment
• Professional certification in L&D
• Regular travel throughout the UK will be required
• Cross-divisional stakeholder collaboration
• Full, clean driving licence

Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in designing and implementing UK-wide training initiatives for factory floor colleagues specifically in the areas of retail and butchery knowledge and skills
• Proficiency in managing e-learning platforms and digital learning tools
• IT skills
• Strong teamworking skills and a collaborative approach to learning, both face-to-face and remotely
• The ability to manage your time and prioritise effectively
• A proactive, enthusiastic and innovative approach to work
• Personal commitment to improving your own knowledge and skills and a passion for continuing learning and development
• A flexible approach to work and an understanding of how diversity and inclusion influences the planning and delivery of training

Benefits

• Competitive Salary (On application)
• Training and Development - Clear career paths
• Free parking on site
• Monday to Friday working
• Group Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Mobile Phone discount
• Car Leasing discount scheme
• Computer discount scheme
• Pension Scheme