People & Development Assistant

LRA Search; London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious property and construction consultancy in Central London is seeking a proactive People & Development Assistant to join their Early Talent team. This role involves coordinating recruitment and development initiatives across various early talent programs, making a significant impact in a people-first environment.

Qualifications

• Some experience in HR / L&D or a relevant qualification.
• Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in supporting graduate or apprenticeship pathways desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sessions and logistics for development programmes.
• Manage onboarding for early talent cohorts.
• Assist in delivering events, including assessment centres.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant qualification in HR / L&D

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

People & Development Assistant

Central London (Hybrid: 3 days in office)

£28,000 - £35,000 DOE

A prestigious property and construction consultancy in Central London is looking for a proactive and well-organised People & Development Assistant to join their Early Talent team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with initial experience in HR, early careers, or learning & development to step into a hands-on role with real impact across graduate, apprentice, internship, and work experience programmes.The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating and supporting the delivery of early talent recruitment and development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate sessions and logistics for the internal Chartership Academy and development programmes
• Manage onboarding for early talent cohorts, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience
• Act as a point of contact for early talent, line managers, and external training providers
• Track participant progress, gather feedback, and support continuous improvement
• Assist in the delivery of events, including assessment centres and networking sessions
• Maintain accurate data and reporting for programmes and compliance purposes

About You

• Some experience in HR / L&D or a relevant qualification
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (Teams, Excel, Outlook)

Desirable

• Familiarity with apprenticeship schemes and funding (e.g., Apprenticeship Levy)
• Awareness of professional qualifications (RICS, APM, CIOB)
• Experience supporting graduate or apprenticeship pathways
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

This role is ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their early careers or HR journey, with the chance to develop in a people-first and purpose-driven environment.