Learning and Development Coordinator

PYVITAL; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2–3 days in Birmingham

Career development opportunities

Job summary

PYVITAL is seeking a Learning & Development Coordinator for a 12-month maternity cover in Birmingham. Hybrid working (2–3 days in the office) with the People team to support Early Talent initiatives and a range of development programmes.

You'll coordinate learning events and onboarding, assist with apprentice recruitment, and help run trainee open days, contributing to an excellent employee experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in Learning & Development or L&D administration/coordination.
• Experience in legal or professional services is desirable.
• Exposure to apprenticeship or graduate programmes is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating events, training sessions or development programmes.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to build a career in L&D.
• Strong attention to detail with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate learning and development programmes across the business.
• Organise training sessions, workshops and development events.
• Support the delivery of induction programmes for new starters.
• Prepare presentations, learning materials and training resources.
• Manage training communications, bulk emails and surveys.
• Support apprenticeship and trainee initiatives.
• Assist with apprentice recruitment, including CV screening and interview panels.
• Coordinate trainee open days and Come and See the Firm events.
• Produce attendance reports and post-event feedback.
• Maintain accurate learning records and training documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Event coordination

Education

L&D-related education or experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Learning & Development Coordinator (12-Month FTC)

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working – 2–3 Days in the Office)

Salary: competitive + Benefits

Contract Type: Full-time, 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

About the Role

We’re recruiting for a Learning & Development Coordinator to join the People team of a leading law firm on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to join a close‑knit Learning & Development team while gaining valuable exposure to Early Talent initiatives, making it an excellent stepping stone for someone looking to build a long‑term career within talent development.

Working closely with the Learning & Development team and the Early Talent Advisor, you'll support a broad range of development programmes, training initiatives and early careers activities. From coordinating learning events and onboarding programmes to supporting apprentice recruitment and trainee open days, you'll play a key role in delivering an outstanding employee experience.

This role would suit someone with previous Learning & Development or L&D Administration experience, ideally gained within a legal or professional services environment, who enjoys variety, event coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Learning & Development Coordination

• Coordinate learning and development programmes across the business
• Organise training sessions, workshops and development events
• Support the delivery of induction programmes for new starters
• Prepare presentations, learning materials and training resources
• Manage training communications, bulk emails and surveys

Early Talent Support

• Support the Early Talent Advisor with apprenticeship and trainee initiatives
• Assist with apprentice recruitment, including CV screening and interview panels
• Coordinate trainee open days and "Come and See the Firm" events
• Support wider early careers activities and engagement programmes

Event Planning & Administration

• Coordinate L&D events from planning through to delivery
• Arrange venues, meeting logistics and attendee communications
• Produce attendance reports and post- event feedback
• Maintain accurate learning records and training documentation

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with managers and internal stakeholders
• Respond to L&D and early talent queries across the business
• Promote learning opportunities and development initiatives
• Support the continuous improvement of learning programmes

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience within Learning & Development, L&D Administration or L&D Coordination
• Experience gained within legal or professional services is desirable
• Exposure to Early Talent, apprenticeships or graduate programmes is advantageous
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience coordinating events, training sessions or development programmes
• Confident using Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to build a career within Learning & Development
• Strong attention to detail with a customer-focused approach

What Our Client Offers

• Hybrid working (2–3 days per week in the Birmingham office)
• Opportunity to gain exposure across both Learning & Development and Early Talent
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Excellent stepping stone into a long-term Early Talent career pathway
• Two-stage interview process:
• First stage via Microsoft Teams
• Final stage face-to-face