National Learning and Development Coordinator

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, full time

Salary: £38,870.89 per year (plus London Weighting if applicable)

Place of work: London, or within commuting distance to one of L'Arche's Communities

Contract Type: Full time, permanent

Closing date: Sunday 18th January 23:59

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Main purpose of the role:

The Learning and Development Coordinator is key to setting and maintaining the strategic direction for the people and culture team, as part of the learning and development function in L'Arche. This role provides direction and support to L'Arche Communities in the UK, focusing on learning and development in service of the Mission, and our national and regulatory requirements.

The Learning and Development Coordinator provides line management to the National Learning and Development team, supporting and overseeing the coordination of key areas of learning.

In close partnership with national and local learning and development structures, they will ensure the implementation of objectives identified in the national and local community's learning and development strategic priorities.

Key essential criteria:

• Proven experience of developing and delivering learning and development plans aligned to L'Arche's needs and regulatory requirements;
• Experience of line management, including coaching, support, and performance management of employees and volunteers;
• Strong understanding of learning pathways, skills frameworks, and evaluation of impact;
• Knowledge of mandatory and regulatory training requirements, including safeguarding;
• Experience of using or managing a Learning Management System (LMS);
• Experience in a learning and development role, ideally within a charity, social care or health organisation;

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Please download the  Recruitment Pack  for more details and a full job description and person specification. 

The closing date for applications is: Sunday 18th January 23:59

Interviews are expected to take place in the week beginning 26 January 2026.

We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.

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