Learning and Organisational Development Co-ordinator in Leeds

Fixed Term contract till August 2027. We are seeking a proactive and organised Learning and Organisational Development Co-ordinator to join our team, as part of a small L&OD team within our HR Shared Services, to support the design, delivery, and evaluation of learning and organisational development initiatives across our group. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about people development, employee experience, and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in ensuring our colleagues have access to high‑quality learning opportunities that support performance, engagement, and growth.

What You Will Do

• Contributing to the development of innovative organisation development projects to promote the groups culture and values, management of change, employee engagement and talent management goals.
• Co‑ordinating the design and delivery of bespoke training programmes and projects, including supporting the development of managers in line with the goals of the group People Strategy.
• Assisting in the design, delivery and co‑ordination of individual and corporate development events (e.g. organisational training days), using advanced digital and traditional strategies.
• Supporting continuous development of the Learning Management System.
• Supporting the team with general colleague enquiries through the FRESH system.

About You

• Educated to Level 2 or above in English and Maths or equivalent qualification (for example GCSE grade C or GCSE grade 4).
• Up to date knowledge of theory and good practice in key areas of Learning and OD, such as transformational change and developing organisational culture.
• Experience in delivering a customer focused Learning & Organisational Development service and a track record of achieving results.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships at all levels both internally and externally, using influencing and negotiating skills appropriately.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and make recommendations in relation to appropriate learning and development solutions.
• Can manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.

Benefits

• Annual Leave Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays.
• Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions.
• CPD Opportunities Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.

About Us

Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training. We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions - Finance, Human Resources, ITSS, Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estates and Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress. As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, and you’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.

SAFETYGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.