Learning & Development Specialist

Job Title: Learning & Development Specialist

Location: Field Based

Job Length: Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5

Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available 
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance 
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Ice Tea and Rockstar Energy.

With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 5 production facilities and 15 logistics depot’s servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.  

About this role:

The Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist is responsible for supporting the planning, design, delivery, and evaluation of learning and development initiatives that enhance employee skills, performance, and career growth. The role works closely with business leaders, People & Culture colleagues, subject matter experts, and external providers to ensure employees have access to effective learning opportunities that support organisational objectives.

The successful candidate will have a passion for learning, strong design and facilitation skills, be able to work across multiple projects with support from our L&D lead.

This role will be a hybrid, field-based position, with 3 days office/site based.  There will be travel and occasional hours flexing to meet business needs.

Role Responsibilities 

Training Delivery & Facilitation

• Facilitate induction, Carlsberg Group training initiatives, management & leadership development, soft skills workshops, and other learning sessions as required.
• Support on the execution of existing projects i.e. Advancing leadership programmes
• Support virtual, classroom-based, and blended learning delivery.
• Encourage learner participation and engagement during training activities.
• Provide coaching and guidance to learners where appropriate.
• Partner with our Early Careers business function to design and deliver learning pathways for our graduate programmes and apprenticeships.

Learning Content Development

• Design and develop learning materials, presentations, guides, e-learning modules, and job aids.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to create engaging and relevant learning content.
• Ensure learning materials align with adult learning principles and organisational standards.
• Update and maintain existing learning resources.

Evaluation & Reporting

• Collect and analyse training feedback and evaluation data.
• Measure learning effectiveness using established evaluation methods.
• Recommend improvements based on learner feedback and performance metrics.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build positive relationships with employees, managers, leaders and People & Culture colleagues.
• Partner with different business functions, understanding their learning needs and respond to learning-related enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support internal communications promoting learning initiatives and resources.
• Coordinate with external training providers and consultants when required.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay informed about emerging learning trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve learning processes, tools, and learner experiences.
• Contribute to projects that enhance organisational learning culture and employee development.

Learning Needs Support

• Assist in conducting learning needs analyses and skills gap assessments.
• Gather feedback from employees and managers to identify development opportunities.
• Support the implementation of development plans aligned with business needs.

Experience and Key Attributes

• Experience in Learning & Development design and facilitation
• Confident IT skills - Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop valued relationships – with an engaging style
• Applies initiative and creativity to resolve problems
• Proactive and forward thinking; seeks opportunities to drive improvements
• Strong planning and organisational skills, yet agile and responsive
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (both verbally and in writing)
• Highly team orientated along with the ability to work in strong collaboration with others  
• Experience working in an FMCG/Manufacturing would be desirable
• Evidence of strong stakeholder management
• Experience with using digital learning design platforms/solutions would be desirable

Qualifications

• Relevant professional certifications are advantageous i.e. Coaching, CIPD L5+, MBTI etc.

Application Process:

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Our commitment to diversity equity & inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history’s, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.