People Operations & L&D Assistant (Hybrid)

Dains; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working options

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Private medical insurance

Competitive pension scheme

Greener travel options

Team/events and social activities

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Dains seeks a motivated People Team Assistant in London to support HR, L&D and ESG initiatives. You will handle HR admin, onboarding, recruitment support and programme coordination, gaining hands-on experience across the People function with exposure to ESG projects.

Ideal for someone starting a career in HR, with strong communication, organisation and willingness to learn, in a growing top 25 firm and a flexible hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language with strong pass (typically grade 6/B or above).
• Strong digital confidence and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• A-levels (or equivalent), an apprenticeship or other further education.
• A degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
• Relevant experience can be valuable in office/admin support, comms/content creation, training coordination, internships or customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and coordination support across the People Team, including HR, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development and ESG initiatives.
• Prepare, format and maintain People Team documentation, presentations, communications and records, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance.
• Produce basic metrics, reports and status updates to support People Team activities and decision-making.
• Manage DBS checks, onboarding activities and employee records, ensuring processes are completed accurately and on time.
• Coordinate volunteers and administrative activity for programmes such as RISE and support HR data audits, retention reviews and compliance requirements.

Skills

Exceptional written communication

PowerPoint skills

Microsoft 365

Highly organised

Professional judgement

Proactive problem solving

Stakeholder support

Learn new tools quickly

Education

GCSE English Language

A-levels or equivalent

University degree

Tools

HiBob

Learning Management System (LMS)

Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

Dains seeks a motivated People Team Assistant in London to support HR, L&D and ESG initiatives. You will handle HR admin, onboarding, recruitment support and programme coordination, gaining hands-on experience across the People function with exposure to ESG projects.

Ideal for someone starting a career in HR, with strong communication, organisation and willingness to learn, in a growing top 25 firm and a flexible hybrid work environment.