Carlsberg
Learning & Development Specialist
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Learning & Development Specialist
Location & Contract
- Position: Field-Based (3 days office/site-based, hybrid)
- Work Pattern: Permanent | ~37.5 hours/week (optional flexible hours for business needs)
- Travel: Required as part of role
About Carlsberg Britvic
The UK’s largest multi-beverage supplier, Carlsberg Britvic owns and distributes iconic brands, including:
- Beer: Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti, Brooklyn, Hobgoblin, Wainwright
- Soft Drinks: J2O, Robinsons, Tango, London Essence + the UK licence for Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Ice Tea, Rockstar
With 5 production facilities and 15 logistics depots nationwide, the company’s united goal is workplace excellence.
About the Role
The Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist designs, delivers, and evaluates training that drives skill development, employee performance, and career success. You’ll partner with leaders, SMEs, and internal teams while leveraging modern tools and 21st-century best practices.
Key Characteristics
✔ Passion for learning – Relentless curiosity about development trends and methods. ✔ Hybrid agility – Balances office/site time, travel, and flexible hours (when required). ✔ Collaboration mindset – Supports a senior L&D lead to streamline multiple cross-functional projects. ✔ People-first approach – Connects with diverse colleagues across the business.
Job Responsibilities
1. Training Delivery & Facilitation
- Lead induction programmes, Carlsberg Group training (e.g., leadership development), workshops (soft skills, management), and sessions based on operational needs.
- Driver of existing initiatives, e.g., Advancing Leadership Programme), blending classroom, virtual, and hybrid formats.
- Act as a trainer-facilitator—boost engagement, encourage participation, and provide live coaching/mentorship.
- Partner with Early Careers team to design learning pathways for graduates and apprentices.
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2. Learning Content Development
- Create new materials and update existing resources: presentations, guides, e-learning modules, and job aids.
- Collaborate closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to ensure content relevancy and quality.
- Align content with adult learning principles and organisational standards.
3. Evaluation & Reporting
- Collect and analyse feedback via surveys, evaluations, and performance metrics.
- Measure training ROI using evidence-based methods to drive continuous improvement.
- Use insights to recommend changes that enhance learning effectiveness.
4. Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and sustain relationships with employees, managers, leaders, and People & Culture.
- Work as a trusted advisor to functions (e.g., operations, sales) by understanding and responding to learning needs.
- Coordinate internal communication (promoting learning initiatives) and manage external partnerships (vendor/providers).
5. Continuous Improvement
- Stay informed about emerging L&D trends, tech, and industry practices (e.g., AI-driven learning, microlearning).
- Create and organise projects to enhance the organisation’s learning culture and employee growth.
6. Learning Needs Support
- Help conduct needs analyses and skills gap assessments via employee/manager input.
- Design tailored individual/team development plans aligned with business or career goals.
Benefits
A competitive salary with an all-round rewards package: ✅ Substantive benefits including mental health 24/7 GP support, private medical, and life assurance. ✅ Generous holiday package (bank holidays included). ✅ Profit-sharing and company bonus scheme. ✅ Substantial product allowances (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options). ✅ Discounted access to high-street brands and accessing employee perks/rewards. ✅ 5.5% enhanced pension contributions + other financial incentives.
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Qualifications & Experience
Required
✔ Demonstrable Learning & Development experience, including design and facilitation. ✔ Strong interpersonal skills for relationship-building and stakeholder management. ✔ Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams on a higher level).
Nice-to-Have
✔ FMCG/Product experience (preferable). ✔ Certifications in related fields (CIPD L5, coaching, MBTI etc.). ⇨ Not candidates restricted in areas of any certification.
Desirable Technologies
- Digital L&D platforms workbook creation platforms or other authoring software (e.g., Articulate 360, Taleorama).
- Business intelligence tools for analysing training data.
Join Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Carlsberg Britvic, we embrace difference and welcome candidates from all walks of life. Equality and inclusion are central to our vision:
- Colleagues of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions and socioeconomic backgrounds thrive here.
- Accessibility accommodations will be provided during hiring—please inform us of specific needs.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape a levelled-up learning environment as two legendary brands merge innovation with a passionate team.
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