People & Development Coordinator

Company: LRA Search
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Location: London
Job Description:

People & Development Coordinator

Central London (Hybrid – 3 days in office) Full-time (8:00 – 4:30 or 9:00 – 5:30)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a People & Development Coordinator to join a respected professional services organisation within the built environment sector.

This is a newly created role with real ownership and visibility. The primary focus will be coordinating Alternative Professional Qualification (APQ) programmes, alongside supporting early talent, apprenticeships and wider learning & development initiatives.

This role would suit someone with experience in early careers, L&D, apprenticeships, or professional development administration who is looking to take ownership of programmes and build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.

The Role

You will play a central role in ensuring professional development pathways run smoothly across the business, acting as the key point of contact for learners, managers and training providers.

Key Responsibilities

Learner Management

  • Act as first point of contact for employees pursuing professional qualifications
  • Deliver cohort and line manager briefings
  • Support learners throughout qualification pathways

Provider & Qualification Management

  • Build strong relationships with training providers (e.g. APM, CIPS, CIOB and similar bodies)
  • Monitor learner progress and flag risks
  • Coordinate enrolments, reviews and completion tracking
  • Develop a strong understanding of qualification routes and assessment criteria

Programme Coordination

  • Schedule and coordinate chartership sessions and development activities
  • Liaise with internal subject matter experts
  • Track attendance and gather feedback to support continuous improvement

Course Sponsorship & Database Management

  • Maintain and update sponsorship agreement records
  • Issue new agreements and track completion timelines
  • Produce regular reporting on programme activity

Apprenticeships & Early Talent Support

  • Support apprenticeship briefings and provider coordination
  • Monitor milestones and compliance requirements
  • Provide support during peak early talent recruitment and assessment periods

Mentoring Programme

  • Oversee mentoring platform coordination, matching and onboarding
  • Monitor engagement and collect feedback
  • Promote participation across the business

Onboarding & L&D Projects

  • Coordinate onboarding for new joiners on development pathways
  • Support wider L&D initiatives, events and programme enhancements

About You

You will be highly organised, proactive and confident managing multiple workstreams.

Essential:

  • Experience in HR administration, early careers, learning & development, or similar Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Confident using Microsoft Office and collaboration tools
  • Experience managing competing priorities

Desirable:

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

Why Apply?

  • Newly created role with real ownership
  • Exposure to senior stakeholders and training providers
  • Opportunity to shape and enhance professional development pathways
  • Hybrid working model
  • Clear progression within early talent and L&D

If you are looking to take the next step in your People & Development career within a forward-thinking professional environment, we would love to hear from you.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026