Come and join the leading #avoexperts 🥑

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We’re looking for a Learning & Development Manager to join our Head Office in Kings Hill Kent on a 6 months fixed term contract

In this exciting stand-alone role, you'll play a pivotal role in our global integration journey by leading the design and rollout of our new Cultural & Leadership behaviours. You'll also have the opportunity to develop and deliver leadership training programs, fostering a culture of excellence across our international teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and deliver engaging training programs to introduce and embed new Cultural & Leadership behaviours across the globe.
• Partner with business leaders to identify specific leadership development needs.
• Create and manage a comprehensive learning and development plan for leadership training initiatives.
• Develop and implement effective training evaluation methods to measure the impact of programs.
• Maintain and update all learning materials to ensure best practices and compliance.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in Learning & Development.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless program rollout and adoption.
• Travel may be required.

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience in designing and delivering impactful learning & development programs.
• Experience working in a global environment with a diverse workforce.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and methodologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Immediately available to start.

Desirable

• Experience in developing leadership training programs.
• Knowledge of cultural integration best practices.
• Experience working within the fresh produce industry.
• A strong understanding of Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• State of the art office with fresh fruit, bean-to-cup coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice & avocado ice-cream.
• Free on-site parking.
• Sausage roll Thursday & pizza lunch days.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.

#INDSP