Learning, Development and Education (LD&E) Coordinator in Barnstaple

Help us create learning opportunities that make a difference.

About Us:

Children's Hospice South West (CHSW) provides vital care and support to babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families. We are looking for an organised and proactive Learning, Development and Education (LD&E) Co-ordinator to join our People and Culture team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong administration and coordination skills who enjoys working with people, managing multiple priorities and ensuring things run smoothly behind the scenes.

What you will be doing:

As our LD&E Co-ordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of learning and development across the organisation. You will support the team with coordinating training activities, maintaining learning records, organising bookings and supporting colleagues in accessing learning opportunities. Working closely with the Head of Learning, Development and Education, you will help ensure our learning provision is well organised, compliant and responsive to the needs of our workforce.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate learning and development activities across the organisation.
• Manage training schedules, bookings and learning calendars.
• Liaise with internal and external training providers, venues and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate learning and training records and databases.
• Monitor training attendance and completion rates.
• Collate training feedback and communicate outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
• Produce routine reports and administrative information to support the LD&E team.
• Coordinate learning resources, materials and equipment required for training events.
• Act as a first point of contact for learning and development enquiries.
• Support the organisation and administration of learning events, workshops and meetings.
• Ensure all activities are delivered in line with organisational policies, procedures and budget parameters.

This is a hybrid role, your main base will be one of the Hospice sites with some home-working (occasional travel to other sites/locations across the South West as required).

About you:

We are looking for someone who can bring:

• Experience working in a busy administrative or co-ordination role.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative and customer-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to learning, continuous improvement and delivering excellent service.
• Experience of working within a care or similar environment would be advantageous.

Why join CHSW?

At CHSW, you'll be part of a compassionate and supportive organisation where your work will have a real impact on children, young people and families across the South West. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong. Join our team for a rewarding career move where 98% of staff agree that they are proud to work for CHSW.

We offer:

• 33 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
• Enhanced sick pay (up to 6 months full pay)
• Pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay and family-friendly policies
• Occupational health, wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility
• A supportive, inclusive and values-driven workplace

If you are looking for a role where you can combine leadership, governance expertise, we would love to hear from you. Ready to apply? Join us and help ensure our people have access to the learning and development opportunities they need to deliver outstanding care and support.

Please follow the link under the ‘Apply Now’ button (you will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short application form). If you have any questions before applying, please call 01271 325270 or email hr.lbh@chsw.org.uk.

Closing date: 22nd August 2026

Anticipated interview date: Provisionally 7th September - To Be Confirmed.

Please note if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore recommend that you apply for the role as soon as possible.

CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Charity Registration Number 1003314.