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
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* Act as first point of contact for employees pursuing professional qualifications
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* Deliver cohort and line manager briefings
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* Support learners throughout qualification pathways
Provider & Qualification Management
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* Build strong relationships with training providers (e.g. APM, CIPS, CIOB and similar bodies)
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* Monitor learner progress and flag risks
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* Coordinate enrolments, reviews and completion tracking
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* Develop a strong understanding of qualification routes and assessment criteria
Programme Coordination
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* Schedule and coordinate chartership sessions and development activities
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* Liaise with internal subject matter experts
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* Track attendance and gather feedback to support continuous improvement
Course Sponsorship & Database Management
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* Maintain and update sponsorship agreement records
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* Issue new agreements and track completion timelines
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* Produce regular reporting on programme activity
Apprenticeships & Early Talent Support
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* Support apprenticeship briefings and provider coordination
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* Monitor milestones and compliance requirements
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* Provide support during peak early talent recruitment and assessment periods
Mentoring Programme
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* Oversee mentoring platform coordination, matching and onboarding
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* Monitor engagement and collect feedback
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* Promote participation across the business
Onboarding & L&D Projects
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* Coordinate onboarding for new joiners on development pathways
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* Support wider L&D initiatives, events and programme enhancements
About You
You will be highly organised, proactive and confident managing multiple workstreams.
Essential:
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* Experience in HR administration, early careers, learning & development, or similar Strong organisational and time management skills
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* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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* Confident using Microsoft Office and collaboration tools
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* Experience managing competing priorities
Desirable:
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* Familiarity with apprenticeship programmes or funding Awareness of professional qualifications (e.g. RICS, APM, CIOB or similar)
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* Experience supporting graduate or apprenticeship schemes
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* Degree educated or equivalent experience
Why Apply?
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* Newly created role with real ownership
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* Exposure to senior stakeholders and training providers
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* Opportunity to shape and enhance professional development pathways
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* Hybrid working model
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* 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.