People and development Coordinator

Job description

People & Development Coordinator

Hybrid – 3 days in the office

Hours: 8:00–4:30 or 9:00–5:30

Salary: £28,000–£35,000 (depending on experience)

Our client is a leading construction and property consultancy with beautiful offices in the west end. They are recruiting a newly created role to sit within their People & Development Team, which plays a vital role in nurturing emerging talent and fostering a culture of continuous learning across the business. They are now looking to appoint a People & Development Coordinator to join them.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in early careers, learning & development, apprenticeships, or professional development administration, who is ready to take ownership of programmes and develop meaningful stakeholder relationships.

If you would like to be part of a collaborative team, shaping professional development across a growing consultancy, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

The successful candidate will take ownership of our cleints growing Alternative Professional Qualifications (APQ) programmes, while supporting wider Early Talent and professional development initiatives. The candidate will provide comprehensive coordination across professional development programmes, apprenticeship provision, and broader Early Talent activities. You will build strong relationships with learners, line managers, and professional qualification providers, maintain essential development records, support events and onboarding, and ensure the smooth running of professional learning pathways across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Learner Management

• Act as the first point of contact for employees pursuing or aiming to pursue alternative professional qualifications
• Deliver briefings to cohorts and line managers to ensure understanding of commitments and expectations
• Act as the primary liaison between learners, line managers, and qualification providers

APQ Provider Management

• Develop a strong understanding of relevant professional qualifications, including entry routes, study methods, and assessment criteria
• Oversee relationships and performance with APQ providers (including APM, CIPS, CIOB and others)
• Monitor learner progress, escalate risks, and coordinate timely interventions
• Manage enrolments, progress reviews, and completion tracking

Programme Coordination

• Coordinate chartership sessions and development activities
• Liaise with internal subject matter experts on session content and logistics
• Track attendance, gather feedback, and support continuous programme improvement

APQ Community & Events

• Manage and maintain APQ Teams community pages
• Coordinate APQ-related workshops, events, and communications

CSA Database & Agreement Management

• Maintain and update the Course Sponsorship Agreement (CSA) database
• Issue new CSAs and track completion periods
• Produce regular activity and completion reports
• Draft and issue Course Commitment Statements

Apprenticeship Support

• Support apprenticeship briefings alongside the P&D Director
• Coordinate co-providers and ensure quality and compliance standards
• Monitor apprenticeship milestones and gateway requirements

Early Talent Support (Ad Hoc)

• Provide flexible support during peak recruitment periods
• Assist with internal assessments and absence cover
• Support candidate communications, assessment centre logistics, and events

Mentoring Programme

• Oversee the mentoring programme and digital platform
• Manage mentor/mentee onboarding and matching
• Track engagement and promote programme visibility

Onboarding & New Joiner Experience

• Support onboarding across professional development pathways
• Coordinate inductions, welcome communications, and events
• Ensure a consistent and positive onboarding experience

Wider L&D Projects

• Provide coordination and administrative support across broader Learning & Development initiatives, including event logistics, programme enhancements, and cross-team projects

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Entry-level experience in HR administration, Early Careers, Learning & Development, or a related field
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (Teams, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities

Desirable:

• Familiarity with apprenticeship programmes and funding (e.g. Apprenticeship Levy)
• Awareness of professional qualifications (e.g. RICS, APM, CIOB)
• Experience supporting graduate or apprenticeship schemes
• Degree educated or equivalent experience

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English