Learning & Development Coordinator- Fixed Term 12 months

Softcat plc; Marlow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Learning & Development Coordinator to support their sales team's development through effective administration and coordination. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, with high computer literacy. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and an inclusive culture emphasizing flexibility and support.

Benefits

Pension

Share incentive plan

Life Assurance

Holiday

Partner/family Benefits

Maternity, Paternity and Adoption support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administration with strong organizational skills.
• High computer literacy, especially with MS Office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the L&D team to coordinate workshops and courses.
• Support the L&D team with admin and project-based tasks.
• Manage the L&D mailbox and deal with queries.

Skills

Proven experience in administration

Strong organizational skills

High computer literacy

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem analysis

Proactive attitude

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Job description

**THIS IS A 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT ROLE**

Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive, collaborative and innovative company?

Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team?

Softcat's Learning & Development (L&D) team, part of the People and Property department, drives success by fostering a culture of curiosity, growth and continuous development. Working alongside HR Services, People Business Partners, Reward, Recruitment, Diversity & Inclusion and Employee Engagement, the Learning & Development team ensures Softcat thrives through its people.

Success. The Softcat Way.

It's an exciting time to be at Softcat, one of the UK's most successful technology solutions businesses. We help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. We've reached the £1 billion+ revenue milestone, opened our first office outside the UK and picked up a series of industry awards. We've got even bigger plans for the future. So, if you share our drive and ambition, get ready to achieve more from your career.

Empowering Sales Success Through Seamless Learning Support

As a Learning & Development Coordinator, you'll support the sales L&D team by managing administration and coordination across programmes and strategy. This role is key to helping Softcat's sales team reach their potential, offering varied opportunities for impact and growth for someone skilled at handling multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Learning & Development team to coordinate and diary programmes, workshops, and courses across all Softcat offices and virtually.
• Support the L&D team with admin and project-based tasks, including reporting, data input, diary arrangement, and managing our offering on L&D systems, including Fuse.
• Manage the L&D mailbox and programme-specific mailboxes, ensuring all queries are dealt with, and act as a point of contact for facilitators and training logistics.
• Track training attendance, collate and analyse feedback, and report statistics on initiatives and programmes to generate regular L&D reports.
• Handle operational tasks such as room bookings, tech setup, raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and supporting in-person training where relevant.

Requirements

• Proven experience in administration with strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High computer literacy, especially with MS Office and databases, and excellent attention to detail while working at pace.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport across diverse teams and locations.
• Proactive, adaptable, and motivated to learn, with an interest in Learning & Development or HR.
• Ability to analyse problems, propose solutions, and work independently as well as collaboratively.

We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you!

Work in a way that works for you

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
• Working flexible hours – flexing the times you start and finish during the day.
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs.

Working with us

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.

To become part of the success story, please apply now.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/.

Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentic as you are possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

Salary and Benefits Package

• Pension
• Share incentive plan
• Life Assurance
• Holiday
• Trips
• Vouchers
• Partner/family Benefits
• Maternity, Paternity and Adoption support