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.