Learning and development officer - temp to perm

Oakleaf Partnership; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment firm is looking for a Learning & Development Development Officer to join their People team. This hybrid role offers a day rate for temporary candidates and an immediate start. The ideal candidate will be experienced in learning and development, capable of managing various projects and events, and will play a crucial role in enhancing the company's culture. Responsibilities include event coordination, administering the Learning Management System, and supporting cultural initiatives.

Benefits

Flexibility to join temporary or permanent

Involvement in meaningful projects

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in event coordination and training administration.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent data management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external learning events end-to-end.
• Coordinate learning and organisational development projects.
• Maintain accurate training records and content on platforms.

Skills

Experience working in Learning & Development

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

High attention to detail

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Microsoft Office

LMS or HR systems

Job description

Learning & Development Development Officer

• 30,000 (day rate available for temporary candidates)
• Temporary to Permanent
• Immediate start
• East London
• Hybrid

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a switched-on, highly organised Learning & Development Development Officer to join a busy People team, with flexibility to appoint on either a temporary or permanent basis. This role offers a strong opportunity for someone who is passionate about learning, organisational development, and making a real impact on people and culture. The successful candidate will play an important role in upcoming project work, including a cultural review that will involve coordinating mini events, workshops, and focus groups. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, can work independently, and thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

What's Coming Up in the Team

Delivery of mini learning and engagement events linked to a wider cultural review. Project‑based work supporting learning and organisational development activity. Events such as workshops and focus groups. Opportunity to contribute ideas and shape how learning initiatives are delivered. This role would particularly suit someone with an interest in occupational psychology, organisational development, or people development, who is keen to see the direct impact of their work.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for learning and development enquiries, escalating where appropriate. Manage internal and external learning events end‑to‑end, including: researching and liaising with external providers, promoting events and managing attendance, evaluating feedback and outcomes, manage the learner journey from booking through to completion, ensuring a smooth experience, coordinate learning and organisational development projects, including cultural initiatives, manage the day‑to‑day administration of the Learning Management System (LMS) and maintain accurate training records, maintain learning and development content on internal communication platforms and produce promotional materials, monitor and analyse learning data, producing reports and insights, coordinate authorisation processes for learning requests and support invoice processing.

About You

You'll be organised, proactive, and confident working independently, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. You'll enjoy organising events, working with stakeholders, and contributing to project work that supports culture and engagement.

Essential:

• Experience working in Learning & Development, including training administration and event coordination
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence working with data, systems, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and use sound judgment
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and data protection
• A genuine passion for learning and development

Desirable:

• CIPD qualification (or working towards)
• Interest or background in organisational development or occupational psychology
• Experience using LMS or HR systems

Why Apply?

Flexibility to join on a temporary or permanent basis. Day rate option for temporary candidates. Opportunity to grow and develop within a supportive People team. Involvement in meaningful project and cultural work. One‑stage interview process with competency‑based assessment. If you're looking for an L&D role with variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact, this opportunity offers exactly that - whether you're seeking a temporary assignment or a long‑term role.