L&D Assistant

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized housing association is seeking a full-time L&D Assistant for a 9-month fixed-term role, based primarily remotely but with occasional on-site requirements in Buckinghamshire. This position offers a competitive salary of £30,830.97 per year. Duties include supporting employee development, coordinating training, and enhancing service delivery. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills and be committed to promoting equality and diversity. Benefits include 28 days holiday and a health cash plan.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Discretionary performance related payment

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Must have recent experience in a relevant role.
• Ability to convey complex information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee qualifications checks.
• Support implementation of training requirements.
• Gather feedback for improving service delivery.
• Develop digital learning resources.
• Work with managers for skills development.
• Assist employees with queries.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management abilities

Intermediate digital skills

Organisational skills

Commitment to equality and diversity

Job description

We are delighted to be partnering with an award‑winning housing association to recruit a L&D Assistant on a 9‑month fixed‑term contract. This is a full‑time role, offering a competitive salary of £30,830.97 per annum.

The position will be primarily remote, with occasional on‑site requirements in Buckinghamshire.

Duties will include (but are not limited to)

• Coordinating the checking and recording of employee qualifications held on company systems
• Supporting the Employee Development team in implementing training requirements
• Gathering employee and resident feedback to identify opportunities for enhancing and improving service delivery
• Developing digital learning resources to support competency and conduct requirements
• Working with managers to optimise skills development for their teams in line with new government standards
• Supporting the realignment of policies and procedures to meet updated standards
• Assisting employees by responding to queries in a timely and professional manner
• Adhering to company policies and procedures, particularly the Employee Development Policy and Performance Management Policy

Skills, knowledge and expertise required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey and interpret complex information effectively
• Highly organised, with strong time management, administrative, and prioritisation abilities
• Confident in using IT systems, demonstrating good intermediate digital skills
• Committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery

Rewards and Benefits

• 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Discretionary performance related payment
• Health Cash Plan
• Workplace Options Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discount scheme

Working hours

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:15pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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