Learning and Development Assistant

Learning & Development Assistant (12‑Month FTC)

London | Hybrid Working

My client, a well‑established international law firm, is looking to recruit a Learning & Development Assistant to join its People team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a bright, organised, and proactive individual to gain hands‑on experience supporting a high‑profile change and development programme within a professional services environment. Working closely with senior L&D stakeholders, the role offers exposure to firm‑wide initiatives, international collaboration, and end‑to‑end learning coordination.

The Role

The Learning & Development Assistant will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a major transformation programme, working closely with the Global Head of Learning & Development and the Programme Manager. The focus of the role is coordination, communication, and flawless execution, ensuring learning activity and events run smoothly across locations.

Key responsibilities include:

Programme & Working Group Support

• Coordinating working group meetings, including attendance, note‑taking, and distribution of actions and decisions
• Supporting progress tracking across programme workstreams
• Providing administrative support to the L&D and programme leadership teams

Event & Programme Coordination

• Drafting and issuing invitations and joining instructions
• Tracking responses and managing attendance data
• Coordinating travel, accommodation, and dietary requirements
• Sourcing venues and managing venue logistics
• Liaising with internal teams and external programme designers
• Supporting on‑site delivery of workshops and events, including evening sessions where required
• Scheduling and supporting post‑event follow‑ups and feedback activity

Workshop & Virtual Session Support

• Coordinating workshop schedules with internal teams and external consultants
• Setting up Zoom sessions and managing virtual workshop logistics
• Distributing pre‑work, managing breakout rooms and polls, and collecting feedback

Invoice & Cost Tracking

• Receiving and checking invoices for approval
• Submitting invoices for processing
• Maintaining accurate cost tracking documentation

This role is varied and hands‑on, and responsibilities may evolve depending on programme needs.

About You

This role would suit a graduate or early‑career professional with experience in learning, HR, or professional services environments. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• A degree‑level qualification
• Previous experience in a L&D, HR, or assistant‑level role within professional services
• Strong experience coordinating events, including off‑site or multi‑location activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational capability
• Confidence working to deadlines and juggling competing priorities
• A proactive, flexible, and enthusiastic approach
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a close‑knit team

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys coordination, people interaction, and bringing learning programmes to life in a professional, high‑performing environment.