Learning and Development Business Partner
‘Outstanding to Work For’ as accredited by Best Companies
Full-time hours, hybrid working (2 days a week in office)
Are you a passionate Learning & Development professional who thrives in a values‑driven, people‑first culture?
Do you love designing impactful learning journeys that nourish people and unlock their potential?
Can you partner confidently with senior leaders to understand business needs and translate them into an effective Learning and Development strategy for the business?
If so, we want to hear from you!
Our People team is based in Paulton (near Bath/Bristol) and provides support to our 65+ bakeries across the country. We have ambitious plans to accelerate our growth and want to make sure we remain a People first business driven by a World Class culture.
This role would be a great opportunity for a Learning and Development Specialist wanting to take the next step in their career or for an experienced Learning and Development Manager or Business Partner seeking to broaden their experience in a fast-paced independently owned business not bound by corporate rules.
Here at the Cornish Bakery, we want to redefine what a bakery is, does and can be. At our heart we are for and about people, and a part of the local community. Our purpose is to nourish people.
About the role:
We’re looking for a Learning and Development expert who can closely partner with senior leaders to support the delivery of our People agenda by shaping and executing our learning and development strategy.
You will play a key role in the People team, designing and delivering learning solutions that drive growth, performance and engagement in a growing business. As a trusted leader, you’ll take the time to deeply understand the business, its challenges, and its ambitions — ensuring learning adds genuine value and makes a measurable difference.
You will champion continuous learning and embed a positive, engaging and high-performing workplace culture through development experiences that align with our purpose and values.
As a highly organised person you will be confident in dealing with stakeholders across the business, enjoy a challenge and like using your initiative. You’ll be confident in challenging the norm.
As Learning and Development Partner your key responsibilities will be to:
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the business and its culture and plan the development required across the workforce to support future growth
- Manage and enhance our online learning platform ensuring compliance across the business
- Collaborate with senior leaders to identify skills gaps and learning needs
- Develop and deliver engaging training programmes, workshops, and e-learning modules
- Lead the design and implementation of leadership development initiatives
- Measure and report on the effectiveness of learning programmes
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and development across the organisation
- Create ways to identify potential in colleagues and encourage development to increase internal succession
- Partner with HRBPs to ensure we have the right level and number of development programmes to support succession planning
What we are looking for:
- A passion for Cornish Bakery purpose and values
- Proven experience in Learning & Development, preferably in a fast-paced retail or hospitality environment
- Experience in designing and delivering learning and development programmes for all levels in an organisation
- Experience in using Flow Hospitality / Mapal Learning Management System (desirable)
- Strong knowledge of blended learning techniques and digital learning platforms
- Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders
- Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Passion for people development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Able to travel occasionally to bakeries throughout the country (average of one day a week)
When you join the Cornish Bakery, you’ll benefit from;
- 50% discount on food and drink
- 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
- Pasty Perks – our bespoke reward system
- Access to our Hardship Fund
- Employer funded health and wellbeing services, with access to a 24/7 GP line
- Employee Assistance Programme and discounted gym memberships
- Employer funded healthcare cash plan, with money off optical and dental treatment
- Paid birthday day off
- Membership of the shareholder fund (service dependent)
- A competitive bonus scheme, based on results we achieve together
- Plus a few more!
Values
If you put people first, are good at what you do and thrive in a fast-paced empowering culture we’d love to hear from you.
All candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
