Learning and Development Officer

Humber Recruitment are resourcing a Learning and Development Officer for our client based in Market Weighton on a full-time basis.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated and proactive Learning & Development Officer to join their growing business. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing their people, supporting operational excellence, and embedding a strong culture of learning across the organisation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating training and development programmes that enhance employee capability, compliance, and performance across the client’s hatcheries, farms, and support functions. You will work closely with managers and teams to identify training needs and ensure learning solutions are practical, engaging, and aligned to business objectives.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about people development who enjoys working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and making a real impact at all levels of the business. The position is based in Market Weighton, with regular travel required to the client’s farms and hatcheries across the UK. A company car or travel allowance will be provided to support this.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate training programmes through feedback surveys and performance metrics, making improvements as necessary.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices in learning technologies, teaching methodologies, and organisational development strategies.
• Foster strong communication channels with key stakeholders to ensure training aligns with organisational objectives.
• Conduct role-specific training needs assessments.
• Liaise with the compliance team in identifying gaps in learning requirements and prioritising development schedules.
• Work with managers to understand skills gaps and future workforce requirements.
• Develop structured training plans, competency frameworks, and learning pathways.
• Create engaging learning materials (presentations, workbooks).
• Ensure all training content aligns with legislation, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Deliver face-to-face & remote training sessions, tutoring employees in diploma learning.
• Assist with onboarding and induction programmes for new starters.
• Coach managers and supervisory team members on people development and performance improvement.
• Maintain accurate training records and certification logs.
• Monitor mandatory training completion and escalate non-compliance.
• Support internal and external audits by providing evidence of training activity.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using KPIs, feedback, and performance outcomes.
• Recommend improvements to training content, delivery methods, and learning systems.
• Liaise with HR, Operations, Compliance, and Health & Safety teams to align training with business needs.
• Support managers in developing team capability and succession planning

Skills and Experience

• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, practical learning.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and training metrics.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Knowledge of a training compliance-driven agricultural environment.
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 in Learning & Development (or working towards).
• CAVA qualification (preferred).
• Experience in a Learning & Development training role.
• Experience designing and delivering internal training in operational or regulated environments.
• Understanding of industry-specific compliance requirements.

To apply for the position, click the apply button below or at the top of the page and complete the form. For more information on the role, call our team on 01472 729768 and we will be happy to assist. You can visit our jobs page to see our full list of available vacancies.

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