Learning and Development Administrator. Job in Lancaster Education & Training Jobs

Witherslack Group; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special education provider in the UK seeks a Recruitment Administrator to coordinate training and support learning and development for its teams. The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills, IT proficiency, and a customer-focused approach. This role offers a starting salary of £23,500 with potential to reach £25,000, along with a generous benefits package, including 7 weeks of holiday and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

7 weeks holiday

Flexible benefits package

Medical cover

Wellbeing tools

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or coordination role.
• Ability to manage internal and external contacts effectively.
• Commitment to confidentiality and respect for diversity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training and maintain learning records.
• Manage training calendars and handle invoices.
• Support apprenticeship enrolment and onboarding.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Customer-focused approach

Attention to detail

Job description

Salary: Up to £25,000

Those huge small victories

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. We are looking for a Recruitment Administrator to help us recruit the teams who make the difference, every day, in our schools and children's homes.

Get out what you put in

We are looking for an Administrator to join our friendly, hardworking and dedicated Learning and Development team, based at our beautiful location in Lupton. You will play a vital role in coordinating training, maintaining accurate learning records, and ensuring a smooth and engaging learning experience for all employees.

As a primary point of contact for Learning and Development, you will deliver friendly and efficient support to both internal teams and external partners. You'll manage training calendars, coordinate events with training providers and venues, and handle administrative tasks such as raising purchase orders and managing invoices. Using our Learning Management System, you will ensure learning data is accurate and up to date, while supporting new employees with onboarding and access to E-learning platforms.

You'll also support apprenticeship enrolment and work closely with managers and CPD officers to make sure training runs smoothly and effectively. Your attention to detail will help keep delegate lists current, send timely reminders, and prepare training materials. By producing accurate reports and reviewing feedback, you'll contribute to continuous improvements in our Learning and Organisational Development processes.

What we do for you

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:

• Salary: Starting salary £23,500 with potential up to £25,000 in line with objectives after 12 months
• Training: Ongoing professional development.
• Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays)
• Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. From you we will need;

• Previous experience in an administrative or coordination role with strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident IT skills, plus the ability to quickly learn new systems and learning platforms.
• Customer-focused approach with experience managing both internal and external contacts effectively.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate a positive, proactive mindset, and collaborate across a remote team.
• Commitment to confidentiality, respect for diversity, and providing an inclusive service that meets everyone's needs.

Join the UK's best special education and care provider

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

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The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost).

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.