Who are we, and what do we do?
You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.
We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.
A little about our Telford site:
Our advanced manufacturing site in Telford, is one of our main processing facilities, processing up to 1.5 million birds per week. There are over 1,200 talented people employed at our Telford site, helping us to deliver high quality products to our customers and making the business a trusted leader in fresh foods.
We’ve recently invested £2.3 million in technology and equipment, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK.
About the Role:
Are you passionate about People development? Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you thrive working in a fast-paced manufacturing operation?
As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our People and Products across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Training Compliance and Development Manager to join our HR Team, based at our Telford site.
The role is predominantly office based, but as part of the role there will be times you are required to enter the factory environment which is a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas.
As Training Compliance and Development Manager, you’ll be working Monday to Friday 08.00-16.30 (flexibility may be required on Twilight shift)
What will you be doing as a Training Compliance and Development Manager at Avara?
The purpose of the role is to oversee training programs across our Midlands sites, ensuring consistency and compliance with company standards.
This role is responsible for developing training content, leading foundational people management training, and ensuring that all training activities align with the company's ethical values and operational expectations.
What will your key responsibilities include?
- Training Strategy Development: Develop and implement a comprehensive training strategy that aligns with company goals and compliance requirements.
- Content Development: Create and update training materials, ensuring they reflect current best practices and compliance standards.
- People Management Training: Lead the delivery of foundational people management training, ensuring all managers complete the program before advancing to leadership training.
- Trainer Development: Conduct "train the trainer" sessions to enhance the skills of managers and operations staff in delivering effective training.
- Audit & Compliance: Audit training sessions to ensure consistency and quality across all sites, addressing any discrepancies promptly.
- Reporting & Analysis: Monitor and report on training effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary to improve outcomes.
What you’ll need to be successful:
Essential Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours
- Extensive experience in training and development, with a focus on compliance and people development.
- Proven experience in developing training content and leading training programs
- Understanding of effective training skills and techniques
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- In depth knowledge of training compliance standards and regulations
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Demonstrate passion and commitment developing others
- Strong and engaging communicator, both verbally and in writing
- Competent user of Microsoft Office – in particular MS PowerPoint
Desirable
- A formal learning & development qualification at Level 3/ CIPD/ TAP
- Experience of the food manufacturing Industry
- A L3 ILM/CMI Management qualification or equivalent
The benefits of working for Avara Foods:
As Training Compliance and Development Manager you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things, include the following:
- Competitive Salary
- 31 days holiday allowance
- Secure contract with long term career development opportunities
- Straight forward pension contribution of 6%
- Life assurance scheme
- Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salaried Advance Finance
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
- Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation, and other discounts and perks, such as savings & discounts on weekly costs.
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What happens after you apply for this role?
After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Telford site, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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