HR & Training Coordinator

Company: Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland
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Location: Leicester
Job Description:

Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is more than a Charity, we are a lifeline to older people in our local community. Part of our mission is to support older people in their everyday lives and help them to live independently.

We are recruiting for a highly organised and motivated HR & Training Coordinator (Fixed term up to a year) to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator with a passion for people, learning, and development to play a key role in supporting our teams.

Reporting to the HR Advisor, you will be responsible for coordinating HR processes, supporting recruitment and onboarding activities, and ensuring all staff and volunteers receive the training and development required to succeed in their roles.

This role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources

  • Provide day to day administrative support to the HR Team.
  • Support the onboarding process, ensuring all pre-employment checks with the relevant documents completed and accurately inputted to the HR system and all other internal systems.
  • Act as the designated note-taker for meetings, producing accurate and comprehensive records of discussions, actions, and decisions.
  • Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases in line with GDPR requirements.
  • Assist with employee lifecycle administration, including contracts, changes to employment, and leavers.
  • Support managers with absence monitoring and HR-related queries.
  • Ensure HR policies and procedures are communicated and implemented effectively.
  • Produce HR reports and maintain compliance records.

Training & Development

  • Coordinate mandatory and role-specific training programmes for employees and volunteers.
  • Maintain training records and monitor compliance ensuring all staff members are added to the relevant systems.
  • Schedule training sessions with external providers, ensuring evaluations forms are completed, with feedback delivered accordingly.
  • Liaise with managers to ensure all training needs are being met, raise any concerns with external training providers.
  • Support managers in identifying learning and development needs.
  • Evaluate training effectiveness and provide reports on completion rates and outcomes.
  • Administer learning management systems and training databases where applicable.

What We Are Looking For

  • Previous experience in an HR, Training, Learning & Development, or an administrative role.
  • Be organised with the ability to manage workloads with a flexible approach to changing priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
  • Experience maintaining accurate records and databases.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, & SharePoint.
  • Thorough and methodical, with the ability to find solutions to resolve issues, or problems.
  • Able to take ownership of responsibilities, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute positively to organisational and teams’ objectives.
  • Experience within the charity, healthcare, social care, or not-for-profit sector.
  • Knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
  • Experience using HRIS or Learning Management Systems.

What We Offer

  • 25 days annual leave + banks holidays
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Opportunities for career progression

Closing Date: 22.10.2026

Interview Date: w/c 26.10.26

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm & Friday 8.30 – 4pm with a 30 minute unpaid break

Contract: Up to 1 year (MATERNITY COVER)

If you are an organised and enthusiastic individual who enjoys supporting people and helping others, we would love to hear from you.

We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

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Posted: October 23rd, 2026