Training and Capability Manager

Nottingham Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you will shape a high-performing, future-ready workforce at Reckitt’s Nottingham site by designing and delivering a robust capability strategy and learning framework. You’ll partner with Operations, HR, and leaders to align training with business priorities and the RPS 2.0 journey, driving continuous improvement and an engaging learner experience. You will elevate employee capability, influence leadership, and help the site adapt to tomorrow’s challenges. This is an opportunity to foster a strong learning culture that supports sustainable growth and exceptional results.

Pay / Benefits

parental benefits
Employee Assistance Program
life insurance for all employees globally
global share plans
short-term incentives
pay for performance philosophy

Responsibilities

Assess current workforce capabilities and identify skills gaps across the site
Develop and implement a capability framework aligned to business priorities and future workforce requirements
Partner with key stakeholders to define critical skills and development needs for both current and future roles
Drive capability-building initiatives that support organisational growth, performance, and succession planning
Design and execute a site-wide training plan, including onboarding, technical skills and leadership development inline with RPS 2.0
Develop annual training plans that align with business objectives and operational requirements
Implement RPS 2.0 training and development systems and tools
Source and manage external training providers where specialist expertise is required
Ensure learning solutions are engaging, effective, measurable, and deliver a positive learner experience
Align strategy with SLT Members and Global RPS 2.0 Training requirements KPI's and success measures
Promote a culture of continuous learning and development across the site
Drive employee engagement and participation in training and capability programmes
Develop and implement communication plans to support learning initiatives and capability campaigns
Facilitate ambassador forums, listening sessions, and feedback channels to continuously improve training effectiveness and employee experience
Create and maintain dashboards to monitor training compliance, capability development, and key performance indicators
Analyze training and workforce capability data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Provide regular reporting and actionable insights to the Site Leadership Team to support strategic decision making
Measure the impact of learning interventions and recommend improvements based on performance outcomes
Support site transformation and organisational change through targeted capability-building initiatives
Partner with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to ensure learning and development activities align with broader business transformation plans
Lead the people and capability elements of change projects, ensuring employees are equipped and supported throughout periods of change
Build strong relationships with leaders, managers, HR teams, and external partners to drive capability and learning outcomes
Act as the site's subject matter expert for training, onboarding, learning, and capability development
Influence and challenge stakeholders to ensure capability investment delivers measurable business value

Key requirements

Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation
Excellent communication and influencing abilities, adapting style and approach to engage diverse audiences and learning needs
A collaborative and inclusive mindset, fostering a culture where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to develop
The ability to challenge constructively, build credibility, and drive positive change through strong partnerships and engagement
Resilience and adaptability, with the confidence to navigate a fast-paced and evolving environment while maintaining focus on key priorities
Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deliver high-quality outcomes
A proactive and self-motivated approach, demonstrating initiative and ownership to identify opportunities and deliver results
An analytical mindset, using data and insights to measure success, identify trends, and continuously improve capability and learning outcomes
Confidence in leveraging digital learning platforms, communication tools, and technology to create modern and engaging learning experiences
A genuine passion for people development, continuous improvement, and building high-performing teams that support both business success and employee growth