Learning and 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.
