L&D Assistant

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

Job summary

An award-winning housing association seeks an L&D Assistant for a 9-month fixed-term contract. The role offers a remote working arrangement with occasional site visits in Buckinghamshire. You will coordinate employee qualifications, assist the Employee Development team, and develop digital learning resources. Ideal candidates possess excellent communication skills and are committed to equality and diversity. Attractive benefits include holiday leave and performance-related pay.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Discretionary performance related payment

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a similar role is required.
• Ability to convey and interpret complex information effectively.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate checking and recording of employee qualifications.
• Support the Employee Development team in training implementations.
• Gather feedback to identify service delivery improvements.
• Develop digital learning resources for competency requirements.
• Work with managers on skills development optimisations.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Highly organised

Confident in using IT systems

Strong time management

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.