Learning & Development Co-ordinator

Job Title: Learning & Development Co-ordinator

Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Job Type: Permanent

Overview:

Unify are thrilled to be recruiting for a Learning & Development Co-ordinator to work in St Ives, Cambridgeshire for a leading supplier of temporary architecture and infrastructure products.

This role is primarily responsible for coordinating Learning & Development activities and day-to-day HR activities. Acting as the main liaison for staff and managers, this role oversees key HR processes such as onboarding, inductions, appraisals, and leaver coordination. It also supports learning delivery and tracking, manages employee records and ensures training plans and reports are kept up to date.

What do I need?

• CIPD Level 3 or equivalent
  
  
• Prior experience with Learning and Development duties
  
  
• Experience working within a fast-paced HR work environment
  
  
• Knowledge of HR policies and employment law / employee related issues
  
  
• Flexibility to be able to travel required across the UK (sites in Cambridgeshire, Wimbledon & Warwickshire)
  
  Responsibilities:
  
  Learning and Development –
  
  
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records for all staff, including contracts, ID documents, right-to-work checks, training certificates, absence, and holiday records, driving licence checks, performance reviews and any HR-related correspondence.
  
  
• Make sure the SLAM Tracker is always current, recording all new starters, leavers, job changes, and payroll updates.
  
  
• Organise onboarding and training for new employees, including health and safety sessions, and work closely with hiring managers to make sure each new joiner has an induction plan ready before their first day.
  
  
• Support the Head of HR in creating and developing training programs that meet the company’s needs and help employees grow.
  
  
• Look after the Learning Management System (LMS) by updating training content, managing access for users, fixing any technical issues, and generating reports on who’s completed which training.
  
  
• Work alongside managers and the Head of HR to put together learning plans and run training sessions or workshops.
  
  
• Track and review how effective training sessions are, keeping a record of participation and outcomes.
  
  
• Update or adjust training materials when needed to keep up with changes in the business or industry.
  
  
• Help organise and run training and development events for staff.
  
  
• Create useful training resources like guides, handouts, manuals, and step-by-step instructions.
  
  
• Stay up to date with trends in learning and development by attending industry events and reading relevant publications.
  
  HR Administration –
  
  
• Oversee employee lifecycle tasks from onboarding to exits, ensuring HR systems and trackers reflect all key changes (starters, leavers, contract changes and payroll updates).
  
  
• Maintain compliant and organised personnel files, covering eligibility checks, contracts, training logs, and absence records.
  
  
• Support offboarding by confirming leaver details, arranging exit interviews, and coordinating final day actions with line managers.
  
  
• Keep internal tools (e.g. trackers and documents) accurate and aligned with operational needs.
  
  The following is desirable:
  
  
• Experience with HRIS Solutions systems (Dayforce beneficial)