Learning & Development Coordinator

Crick; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing programs

Family and work-life support

On-site restaurant & discounts

Job summary

Crick is seeking a proactive Learning & Development Coordinator to support the Leadership, Learning & Culture team across the institute. You will coordinate learning activities, induction and talent initiatives, and manage resources and data in Workday to ensure programmes run smoothly.

In this busy environment you’ll build relationships, prepare materials for sessions and contribute to measuring impact on learning and talent development across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administration, coordination or customer service support in a busy operational environment.
• Experience using databases, HR systems or learning management systems (ideally Workday)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate learning activities, induction, talent and performance management and career development activity.
• Liaise with internal and external training providers.
• Assist with internal promotion of learning and development activities.
• Design and maintain training, induction and career development materials.
• Help prepare and deliver high-quality training sessions (in person and online).
• Support talent and performance initiatives for individuals and teams.
• Maintain accurate records to measure impact and effectiveness.

Skills

Administration experience

HR systems experience

Workday familiarity

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Workday

Job description

Salary

Salary for this Role: Starting from £35,252 subject to skills and experience.

Job Title

Learning & Development Coordinator

Reporting To

Jemma Hollowell

Closing Date

13/Sept/2026 23.59 GMT

Job Description

Learning & Talent coordinator – Human Resources

Contract Term

This is a full‑time permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment

About Us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world‑class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure, cutting‑edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high‑quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Learning & Development Coordinator to join our Leadership, Learning & Culture (LLC) team and play a key role in supporting our learning, leadership development, talent and performance activities across the institute. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll work closely with colleagues across the LLC team, the wider People team and Communication team, helping to bring development programmes and initiatives to life. From coordinating learning activities and managing programme logistics to preparing resources, supporting communications and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes, you’ll be at the heart of delivering a positive learning and development experience for colleagues across the institute. You’ll also play an important role in supporting our talent and performance processes, maintaining accurate learning and talent data, and ensuring our systems and records are up to date and well managed. You’ll use our Workday system to support the administration of learning activities, produce reports and information, help monitor budgets and work with both internal colleagues and external partners to ensure programmes are delivered effectively. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, takes pride in being organised and accurate, and is confident managing a varied workload. You’ll have the opportunity to build strong relationships across the organisation, contribute ideas and help us continually improve the way we deliver our learning and development services. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real contribution to how people learn, develop and thrive, while gaining broad experience across learning, leadership, talent and performance, we’d love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

• Effective administration to support an annual calendar of training, induction, talent and performance management and career development activity that is fit for purpose and value for money
• Liaising with internal and external training providers
• Assisting with internal promotion of all learning and development activities
• Designing and maintaining effective, tailored training, induction, and career development materials
• Assisting with the preparation for delivery of high‑quality training, workshops, and materials to groups and individuals (for classroom and online)
• Assisting with the preparation for delivery of effective talent and performance management initiatives for individuals and teams
• Keeping accurate records to measure impact and effectiveness of training and talent initiatives

About You

• The post holder should embody and demonstrate our core Crick values: bold, open and collegial.
• Experience providing administration, coordination or customer service support in a busy operational environment
• Experience using databases, HR systems or learning management systems (ideally Workday)
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail, with a proactive approach to problem solving and maintaining accurate records and data
• Strong customer service skills and a commitment to providing a high‑quality service

About Working at the Crick

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture! We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently. We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we’ll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed. The Francis Crick Institute is a biomedical discovery institute researching the biology underlying human health. At the Crick, scientists and staff collaborate to stretch the very limits of what we know about how life works. Our work is helping to understand why disease develops and to translate discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections and neurodegenerative diseases.

What will you receive?

• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
• Health & Well-being: 24/7 GP consultation services. Occupational health services and mental health support programs. Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
• Work-Life Balance: Back‑up care for dependents. Childcare support allowance. Annual leave purchase options. Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
• Perks: Discounted gym memberships, bike‑to‑work scheme, and shopping discounts. Subsidised on‑site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.