Divisional Training Manager

The Compleat Food Group Limited; Clitheroe; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food industry company is seeking a Divisional Training Manager to lead and standardise operational training across multiple UK sites. This permanent, full-time role in Clitheroe offers a salary of up to £40,000 plus car allowance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in operational learning management and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include implementing divisional capability plans, conducting training needs analysis, and budget management. Join a collaborative team and positively impact the culture and compliance of the organisation.

Benefits

Employee volunteering days

Well-being support groups

Charity initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multi-site operational learning or capability management.
• Strong knowledge of operational processes and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement divisional capability plans aligned with the operational roadmap.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis with Operational Capability and HR teams.
• Manage annual training budgets and source external training providers.

Skills

Multi-site operational learning management

Stakeholder management

Leadership and coaching skills

Analytical mindset

Proficiency in LMS platforms

Education

Qualifications in instructional design or learning development

Degree in operations management

Tools

LMS platforms

Data reporting dashboards

Job description

Join Our Training Team at The Compleat Food Group!

We’re excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a Divisional Training Manager to join our dedicated and professional team in Clitheroe!

Lead and standardise operational and compliance training across multiple sites in line with the Group Operational Capability strategy. Ensure high‑quality, engaging delivery through competent trainers, effective coaching, and digital facilitation. Drive measurable improvements in capability, performance, compliance, and culture, building workforce readiness for current and future operational needs while leading regional operational capability transformation.

Who We Are:

At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create delectable food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also extends love to our planet. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.

Our team of over c.6,500 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. Their genuine passion drives the creation of delectable products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market‑leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, and Unearthed.

Working Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Role Type:

Permanent, Full Time Role

Location:

Hybrid, with travel between 2 sites

Salary:

Up to £40,000 plus car allowance

Your Duties Will Include:

• Implement divisional capability plans aligned with the group operational roadmap.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) with Operational Capability and HR teams.
• Support roll‑out of group initiatives including digital transformation, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Act as learning system superuser and escalation point, ensuring effective use of systems and data analytics.
• Maintain and enhance standardized operational learning content in collaboration with senior capability leaders.
• Develop visual, immersive, and data‑driven training materials.
• Standardise SOPs to create a “single source of operational truth” across sites.
• Champion digital and blended learning tools to ensure accessibility, scalability, and engagement.

Compliance & Audit Readiness

• Maintain audit‑ready training records and systems for internal and external standards.
• Monitor KPIs and report progress to senior capability leaders.
• Promote accountability, proactive compliance, and robust governance for training, SOPs, and version control.
• Lead, mentor, and develop site‑based Trainers and Coordinators, including appraisals and development planning.
• Partner with Operational Capability teams to align training with business strategy and transformation initiatives.
• Act as a change agent driving capability, culture, and behavioural development.

Budget Management & External Partnerships

• Manage annual training budgets with Operational Capability Manager and site leaders.
• Source and manage external training providers, ensuring strategic alignment and value.
• Benchmark regional learning practices against industry trends and embed a sustainable learning ecosystem.

About You:

• Proven experience in multi‑site operational learning or capability management, ideally within manufacturing, logistics, or FMCG sectors.
• Strong knowledge of operational processes, standards, and compliance frameworks.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret learning data and performance trends.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills across diverse teams.
• Leadership and coaching skills with experience developing training networks.
• Proficiency in LMS platforms, digital learning tools & data reporting dashboards.
• Qualifications in instructional design, learning & development, or operations management.
• Experience with validation, assessment frameworks, or competency‑based training models.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or CI methodologies and their application to learning and operational processes.
• Understanding of change management principles within transformation programmes.

The ideal candidate will have skills around quality assessment and evaluation, product development, teamwork/collaboration and strategic mindedness to support the Quality strategy and to interact with all key stakeholders to ensure changes are successful.

Package and Benefits:

• Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast‑paced, future‑thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference.
• Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity, innovation, collaboration and excellence.
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Employee well‑being and community support groups
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.