Learning & Development Partner in Manchester

On-site in Manchester·Full-time·Added today (last checked 28 Oct)

GAIL's

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Manchester
Contract: Full-time
Holiday: 33 days holiday
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

Skills

GAIL's is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Manchester.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Free food and drink whilst on shift
50% off food and drink when not working
33 days holiday
Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme
Long Service Holiday
Premiership Bonus Scheme
Annual Pay Review
Pension Scheme
Enhanced Family Leave
Stream financial wellbeing support
Development programmes to help you RISE with GAIL's
Health & Wellbeing support through Aviva
Workplace Nursery Scheme
Home technology and appliance salary schemes
Discounted gym memberships and EV leasing options
Discounts and savings with high-street retailers and restaurants
24-hour GP service
Cycle to Work Scheme
Refer-a-Friend Bonus

The role

At GAIL's, we're passionate about developing people who help our business thrive. As we continue our exciting growth journey, we're looking for a Learning & Development Partner to help shape the future of our teams, build leadership capability and create exceptional learning experiences across our bakeries.

This is a varied, field-based role where you'll work closely with Operations Managers, Bakery Managers and the wider People Team to support onboarding, leadership development, succession planning and apprenticeships across your region.

What you'll do

Partnering with operational leaders to drive learning, development and people initiatives that support business growth.
Delivering exceptional onboarding experiences for new managers, helping them succeed from day one.
Coaching and developing leaders to build confidence, capability and performance.
Supporting talent and succession planning to help identify and grow future leaders.
Managing apprenticeship programmes and ensuring learners have a positive and successful experience.
Designing and delivering engaging learning solutions, including workshops, coaching and digital learning content.
Using feedback, insights and business needs to continuously improve learning across the organisation.

ARE YOU THE MISSING INGREDIENT

Experience in Learning & Development, ideally within hospitality, retail or another multi-site environment.
Strong facilitation, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
Experience designing and delivering blended learning programmes.
Knowledge of talent development, apprenticeships and career pathways.
The ability to influence, inspire and develop leaders at all levels.
A proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for helping people reach their potential.

About GAIL's

GAIL's is a bakery business that operates neighbourhood bakeries serving coffee and freshly baked food. Its bakery teams cover coffee, kitchen, front of house and management, with roles ranging from barista and kitchen team member to head baker, head barista and bakery manager.

The company describes its approach as 'The GAIL's Way', with a stated focus on caring for each other, and presents its locations as community bakeries.