Learning and Development Coordinator

SISK Group; St Albans; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an L&D Coordinator to support learning initiatives across the UK. This role involves coordinating training, managing learning resources, and ensuring compliance standards are met while promoting employee development. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in the learning and development sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increases

26 days holiday plus optional purchase of 5 days

Employer pension scheme

Competitive mileage reimbursement

Travel expense coverage

Flexible and remote working options

Enhanced parental leave

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in L&D, HR, or training (e.g., CIPD Level 3+).
• Previous experience in L&D or training coordination, preferably in construction.
• Understanding of health & safety standards and construction site operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule training sessions across various streams.
• Support Learning & Development activities and manage L&D Inbox.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and prepare learning reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CIPD Level 3+

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

The L&D Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the development and delivery of learning and development initiatives across Sisk UK. This role ensures that employees at all levels have access to the skills, knowledge, and qualifications necessary to meet compliance standards, enhance performance, and support career progression while future-proofing the workforce’s capabilities of tomorrow.

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty, and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate and schedule training sessions, continuing education, and CPD activities across various training streams, including H&S, personal effectiveness, management development, and functional upskilling programs.
2. Support the Learning & Development Manager with learning-related activities, professional memberships, chartership support, and creating development plans based on employees’ objectives.
3. Manage the L&D Inbox, responding to queries promptly.
4. Administer operations and logistics of training courses, programs, and events, including inclusion topics.
5. Prepare regular and ad-hoc learning reports for meetings, tenders, and analysis.
6. Collaborate on Sisk’s Leadership and Management development program and liaise with employees and suppliers.
7. Administer funding claims, such as CITB levy.
8. Evaluate training effectiveness via feedback, assessments, and performance metrics.
9. Communicate L&D offerings and leverage LMS functionality for employee engagement.
10. Maintain previous experience in L&D or training coordination, preferably within construction or related industries.
11. Understand construction site operations and health & safety standards.
12. Exhibit excellent organizational and administrative skills.
13. Engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
14. Proficient in Microsoft Office and LMS platforms.
15. Knowledge of training frameworks and CITB funding is desirable.
16. Maintain a continuous improvement mindset.
17. Possess relevant qualifications in L&D, HR, or training (e.g., CIPD Level 3+).
18. Align with Sisk’s values of care, integrity, and excellence.

Desirable Skills and Attributes

• Attention to detail and compliance focus.
• Collaborative, positive attitude.
• Proactive, self-motivated, with a passion for workforce development.
• Curiosity about new skills related to AI, regulations, and multigenerational learning.
• Desire to grow and develop.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual increases.
• 26 days holiday, with optional purchase of 5 additional days.
• Employer pension scheme.
• Competitive mileage reimbursement.
• Travel expense coverage.
• Flexible and remote working options.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional and educational development.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We offer work with purpose, work-life balance, limitless career opportunities, and a great team environment.

Our Internal Recruitment Team handles all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact by agencies sharing speculative CVs will not be accepted, nor will any fees apply.

The full job specification is available upon request.

At Sisk, we are committed to attracting diverse talent. We understand confidence gaps and imposter syndrome can hinder applications. We encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to share their transferable skills and full story. It’s not solely about technical expertise—reach out and tell us your story!