Learning and Development Coordinator

Location
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Hybrid – Home Based and Hospice Sites, South West

Working pattern: Full time, Permanent

Children's Hospice South West (CHSW) provides care and support to babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. We're looking for an organised and proactive Learning, Development and Education (LD&E) Coordinator to join our People and Culture team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong administration and coordination skills who enjoys working with people, managing multiple priorities, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

• Coordinate learning and development activities across the organisation
• Manage training schedules, bookings and learning calendars
• Liaise with internal and external training providers, venues and stakeholders
• Maintain accurate learning and training records and databases
• Monitor training attendance and completion rates
• Collate training feedback and share outcomes with relevant stakeholders
• Produce routine reports and administrative information for the LD&E team
• Coordinate resources, materials and equipment needed for training events
• Act as first point of contact for learning and development enquiries
• Support the organisation and administration of learning events, workshops and meetings
• Ensure all activities align with organisational policies, procedures and budget parameters

You'll work closely with the Head of Learning, Development and Education to keep learning provision well organised, compliant and responsive to the needs of the workforce. Your main base will be one of the Hospice sites, with some home-working and occasional travel to other South West locations as required.

• Experience in a busy administrative or coordination role
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience maintaining accurate records and databases
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative, customer-focused approach
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in a care or similar environment is an advantage, though not essential

• 33 days' holiday plus bank holidays, rising with service
• Enhanced sick pay, up to 6 months full pay
• Pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay and family-friendly policies
• Occupational health, wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive workplace committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility

CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees must apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date: 22nd August 2026. Interviews are provisionally planned for 7th September 2026, to be confirmed. Applications may close early if sufficient numbers are received, so early application is recommended.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and are committed to a culture where everyone feels they belong.

You may have experience of the following:
Learning and Development Administrator, Training Coordinator, Training and Development Officer, L&D Administrator, HR Learning Coordinator, Training Support Officer, People Development Coordinator, Learning and Development Officer, Education and Training Coordinator, Learning Services Coordinator