Learning & Development Coordinator

Learning & Development Coordinator

Full Time | Permanent Location:
Astrea Academy Trust Central Office

Astrea Academy Trust is a values-driven organisation committed to providing an excellent education for every child. Serving communities across South Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire, we are passionate about transforming lives through education and creating environments where both pupils and colleagues can thrive. We believe that investing in our people is key to delivering outstanding outcomes, and we are committed to providing high-quality professional development opportunities that support career growth and organisational success.

We are seeking an organised, proactive and enthusiastic Learning & Development Coordinator to join our Central Office team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of learning and development initiatives across the Trust. Working closely with colleagues across our academies and central teams, you will help ensure that professional development programmes are delivered effectively, training records are maintained accurately and staff receive an excellent learning and development experience.

This is an on-site role, based at our Head Office in Sheffield.

• Coordinate and administer learning and development activities across the Trust.
• Arrange training sessions, workshops, and events, including venue, scheduling, and resource management.
• Maintain accurate training records and learning management system data.
• Support the delivery of induction and onboarding programmes.
• Monitor training attendance and completion rates, producing reports as required.
• Act as a key point of contact for learning and development enquiries.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external training providers.
• Support the evaluation of training effectiveness and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with the promotion and communication of learning opportunities across the Trust.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements and associated record keeping.

• Experience in an administration, coordination, HR, or learning and development role.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience of learning management systems or HR systems would be advantageous.
• A proactive and customer-focused approach.
• A commitment to the values and mission of Astrea Academy Trust.

At Astrea Academy Trust, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to making a difference. We offer opportunities for professional growth, a strong commitment to staff development, and the chance to contribute to an organisation that places learning at the heart of everything it does.

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.