Carlsberg
Learning & Development Specialist
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Learning & Development Specialist
Job Title: Learning & Development Specialist Location: Field Based Job Length: Permanent Working Hours: Monday – Friday (Full-Time) (with occasional flexible hours and travel for on-site support)
Why Work Here?
Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK, home to iconic brands including:
- Beer: Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti, Brooklyn, Hobgoblin, and Wainwright
- Soft Drinks: J2O, Robinsons, Tango, London Essence, Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Ice Tea, and Rockstar Energy
Operating across 5 production facilities and 15 logistics depots nationwide, the combined business shares one core goal: empowering people to succeed. This role sits at the heart of that mission, delivering impactful learning and development.
About the Role
The Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist plays a pivotal role in shaping employee growth by designing, delivering, and evaluating learning initiatives that align with organisational objectives. Reporting to senior leadership, you'll collaborate with business stakeholders, H&R teams, and external providers to create engaging and effective development opportunities.
Key requirements for success:
- A passion for learning and a talent for designing solutions
- Strong facilitation and project management skills
- Experience with adult learning principles and experiential training
- Comfort working hybrid (field/flexible, with 3 office site days)
Key Responsibilities
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🔹 Training Delivery & Facilitation
- Design and facilitate induction, management development, leadership programmes, soft skills, and behaviour-training workshops, both virtually and in-person
- Support existing projects including leadership pipelines and successor planning initiatives
- Coach, engage, and mentor learners
- Collaborate in early careers (apprenticeships and graduate programmes) to design tailored learning pathways
🔹 Learning Content Development
- Create job aids, e-learning modules, guides, in-house training tools, and presentation materials
- Work with SMEs to ensure content aligns with adult learning methodologies and company standards
- Continuously update and maintain LRM resources to stay current
🔹 Evaluation & Reporting
- Measure learning impact via feedback analysis and post-training assessments
- Recommend improvements based on data and performance metrics
- Ensure training aligns with business outcomes
🔹 Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships with employees, managers, leaders, and Peophrester functions
- Promote learning initiatives internally and externally
- Coordinate with third-party training providers
🔹 Continuous Improvement
- Research emerging trends in digital training and learning design
- Refine existing L&D tools and processes
- Contribute to creating a high-performing organisational culture
🔹 Assessing Learning Needs
- Conduct skills gap analyses and needs assessments
- Support targeted development plans informed by stakeholder input
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Requirements & Qualifications
Experience & Key Skills
- Practical learning design and facilitation experience
- Proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams)
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent interpersonal abilities with engaging presentation style
- Highly organised, agile, and detail-oriented with problem-solving initiative
Desirable:
- Manufacturing or FMCG sector experience
- Expertise in digital learning platforms (learning management systems)
- CIPD qualifications (Level 5+), Coaching Certificates, or similar
Competitive Benefits
A full benefits program includes:
- Competitive salary with allowance for drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
- Private medical coverage
- Life assurance & company bonus scheme
- Access to 24/7 GP and enhanced pension contributions
- 38 days holiday + bank holidays
- A range of high-street discounts
- A flexible hybrid, field-based role with development opportunity
Application Details
- Apply continuously (positions may close at any time)
- Diversity & Inclusion: Actively welcome candidates from all backgrounds – race, ethnicity, gender, age, ability, religion, and socio-economic status are celebrated.
- Please contact us if you require accessibility adjustments during the recruitment process.
Carlsberg Britvic: delivering on two iconic legacies, with our best people at the core. Join a dynamic business where innovation, brand heritage, and employee growth drive our success.
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