Job Title: Learning and Development Coordinator
Location: Yate/Bristol or Central London
Salary: Depending on experience and location
Job Type: Full-time
Reports to: Employment and Development Manager
About Us:
MCS is a leading mechanical and electrical construction company, delivering high-quality engineering solutions across various sectors. We are committed to sustainability, innovation, and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
As part of our growth, we are seeking a dedicated Learning and Development Coordinator
support our Employment and Development Manager with all aspects of HR, training and apprenticeship delivery. This role is ideal for someone passionate about people, skills development, and workforce planning.
Position Overview:
The Learning and Development Coordinator will support the delivery of MCS's apprenticeship, training and development activities across our Bristol and London offices. The role will focus on coordinating and supporting our office-based apprentices, organising internal training programmes, maintaining training records, and providing HR administrative support to the Employment and Development Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Apprenticeship Coordination
- Act as the day-to-day point of contact for office-based apprentices.
- Coordinate apprentice inductions and onboarding activities.
- Organise regular apprentice review meetings and progress check-ins.
- Liaise with training providers, colleges and apprenticeship partners.
- Monitor apprentice attendance, progress and completion milestones.
- Maintain apprenticeship records and compliance documentation.
- Support apprentice recruitment campaigns, interviews and assessment activities.
- Organise apprenticeship engagement activities, networking opportunities and development workshops.
Learning and Development
- Coordinate the annual training programme and training calendar.
- Arrange internal and external training courses, workshops and webinars.
- Manage training bookings, joining instructions and attendance records.
- Maintain the company training matrix and development database.
- Track training completion rates and provide regular reports.
- Support the administration of CPD activities across the business.
- Assist with competency and skills gap analysis activities.
- Support the creation and maintenance of training materials and resources.
HR Administration
- Provide administrative support across a range of HR activities.
- Assist with onboarding and new starter administration.
- Maintain employee records and personnel files.
- Support probation reviews and performance review administration.
- Prepare letters, forms and HR documentation as required.
- Assist with absence tracking and HR reporting.
- Support the administration of employee wellbeing initiatives and engagement activities.
- Ensure HR records are maintained accurately and confidentially.
Reporting and Compliance
- Produce monthly updates on apprenticeships, training activity and development initiatives.
- Monitor and maintain compliance with apprenticeship and training requirements.
- Support data collection for audits, accreditations and business reporting.
- Ensure training records are accurate and up to date.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a learning and development, apprentice or training coordination role.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Ability to build positive relationships with apprentices, managers and external providers.
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
Desirable
- Experience within HR
- Knowledge of apprenticeship programmes and training providers.
- Experience within the construction or engineering sector.
- CIPD Level 3 qualification or willingness to work towards this.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career development and training.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on people’s careers and local communities.
Application Process:
Applicants should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and why they are interest in the role to [email protected]
Applications will close on Friday 21st August at 5pm, however we may close the application sooner if required.
MCS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and inclusive environment for all employees
Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
