Learning and Development Assistant

Michelmores; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in the West of England is seeking a Learning & Development Assistant to join their HR team. This role supports the development and delivery of high-quality learning and development functions, coordinating training programs and managing inductions. Candidates should have strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work in a team. This position is based in either Bristol or Exeter offices with occasional travel between locations.

Qualifications

• Experience of booking training/events.
• A good level of basic education including Grade C or above in Maths and English at GCSE.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating in-house development programmes including liaising with facilitators.
• Supporting communication of available learning opportunities.
• Lead on coordination of inductions across all offices.

Skills

Experience of booking training/events

Strong IT Skills (Microsoft Office)

Strong communication skills, written and verbal

Excellent organisational skills

Experience of working in a team providing administrative support

Education

Grade C or above in Maths and English at GCSE (or equivalent)

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning & Development Assistant to join our HR team at Michelmores, based in either our Bristol or Exeter offices, with occasional travel between offices as required.

In this role you will provide efficient and effective administrative support in the development and delivery of a high-quality learning and development and HR function.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating our in-house development programmes (virtual and in-person), including liaising with external and internal facilitators, training providers, and venues and sourcing appropriate venues and dates.
• Supporting the communication and publication of available learning and development opportunities.
• Lead on the coordination of inductions across all offices. This includes maintaining a log of new joiner training and ensuring it is completed within a 6-week timeframe, creating the induction packs and calendar invites etc.
• Lead on support for all mandatory Governance and Risk training. This will include cascading training through our LMS and reporting on completion rates.
• Coordinating the administration for all training/programmes from calendar invites, pre-course/joining instructions, general queries and evaluations etc.
• Supporting on HR & L&D project activity as required.

Who we are looking for

Based in Exeter or Bristol offices, with occasional travel between our other offices as required. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of booking training / events.
• Experience of working with Learning Management Systems would be an advantage.
• A good level of basic education including Grade C or above in Maths and English at GCSE (or equivalent).
• Strong IT Skills (Microsoft Office 2010, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience of working in team providing administrative support.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Thorough in approach, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills, able to multi-task and juggle competing priorities.

Other Skills

• A great team player.
• Self-motivated, committed to working towards goals with strong enthusiasm.
• A commercial, pro-active and professional approach to work.
• Possess the ability to cope well under pressure.
• Flexible, successfully adapting to changing demands and conditions.
• Demonstrate ability to work under own initiative.

About Michelmores & Team

The HR team works in partnership with the key stakeholders across the firm, building trusted relationships and advising on a wide variety of people matters. They are focused on getting the best out of our greatest asset – our people. We aim to reward those who think commercially, ensure our people feel valued, and support their growth and development. We strive to improve the employee experience and maintain a culture where people feel supported to become the best versions of themselves.

How we work

We take a flexible, agile approach to working patterns. As a team we agree on the best working arrangements to enable us to provide exceptional client service, collaborate with colleagues, and achieve a healthy home/work balance.

Next Steps

To apply please click below or, if you would like to talk to someone about the role, please call Sarah McLean, Recruitment Specialist, 07754 555106.

Equal Opportunities

Michelmores is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, marital status, age, religion, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation in the selection, recruitment and treatment of our staff.

As part of our recruitment policy our candidates are subject to pre-employment screening checks. The Employee Screening Process includes DBS screening, adverse media checks, financial screening, and will also involve verification of employment history, your right to work in the UK and any relevant qualifications and memberships. If you would like further information around this, at this stage, please get in touch with our recruitment team ([e-mail])

No agencies please – any agency assistance will be via invitation only. Please note any speculative candidates submitted via agencies without invitation will not be considered as represented by that agent.