Learning & Development Assistant

Wilkin Chapman Rollits LLP; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkin Chapman Rollits is seeking a highly organised Learning & Development Assistant to support firmwide learning, development and early careers programmes. The role focuses on coordinating training, maintaining records and ensuring access to high-quality development opportunities.

Reporting to the Learning & Development Manager, you will contribute to professional development, attendance tracking, and liaising with training providers to deliver a positive learning culture.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English and Maths.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS).
• Experience supporting training events or apprenticeships.
• Proactive with attention to data and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training courses, workshops and development programmes.
• Manage training bookings, joining instructions, attendance records and evaluations.
• Support the administration of the firm's online learning platform and learning records.
• Assist with delivery of trainee solicitor, apprenticeship and work experience programmes.
• Monitor completion of mandatory and compliance-based training.
• Produce regular reports on learning activity, attendance and training compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of CPD and professional development activities.
• Liaise with external training providers, educational institutions and professional bodies.
• Support internal training events, leadership programmes and development initiatives.
• Assist with careers fairs, school, college and university engagement activities.
• Prepare training materials, presentations and communications.
• Respond to learning and development enquiries from colleagues across the firm.
• Support continuous improvement of learning and development processes and resources.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Data reporting

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

LMS

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic Learning & Development Assistant to support the delivery of our firmwide learning, development and early careers programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to build a career in Learning & Development and HR.

You will play a key role in co-ordinating training activities, supporting apprenticeships and trainee programmes, maintaining learning records and helping to ensure our colleagues have access to high-quality development opportunities.

Reporting to the Learning & Development Manager, you will help deliver programmes that support professional competence, career development and organisational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate training courses, workshops and development programmes
• Manage training bookings, joining instructions, attendance records and evaluations
• Support the administration of the firm's online learning platform and learning records
• Assist with the delivery of trainee solicitor, apprenticeship and work experience programmes
• Monitor completion of mandatory and compliance-based training
• Produce regular reports on learning activity, attendance and training compliance
• Maintain accurate records of CPD and professional development activities
• Liaise with external training providers, educational institutions and professional bodies
• Support internal training events, leadership programmes and development initiatives
• Assist with careers fairs, school, college and university engagement activities
• Prepare training materials, presentations and communications
• Respond to learning and development enquiries from colleagues across the firm
• Support the continuous improvement of learning and development processes and resources

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicating with people at all levels
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proactive and keen to learn
• Comfortable working with systems, data and reporting
• Committed to providing excellent customer service
• GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Previous administration experience within HR, training, education or professional services
• Experience of learning management systems (LMS)
• Experience supporting training events or apprenticeship programmes

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to a wide range of learning, development and early careers programmes
• Competitive salary and benefits package