Learning & Development Apprentice

Here at Workdry we can offer real career opportunities and the ability to develop in your role.  This isn’t just something we say, many of our Directors have been promoted internally, career development is something we truly value.

We are currently looking to welcome a Learning & Development Apprentice, who is wanting to start their career in Learning & Development, as part of our ongoing commitment to introduce more Apprenticeships into our business.

We are delighted to offer this opportunity, which will enable you to complete a Level 3 Learning & Development Practitioner qualification, to be supported by our Learning & Development, and wider HR teams, who hold a wealth of expertise within this field. This is an ideal opportunity for you to gain an excellent industry qualification whilst being supported with practical on the job training.

We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain and motivate them. If you are looking for a company to support your career and you have a real passion for Learning & Development, then this is the opportunity for you. 

The Workdry Group has seen enormous growth over recent years.  Due to this we’re pleased to be adding an additional Learning & Development Apprentice into our friendly HR Team.

This role would be perfect for someone with previous HR or administration experience who is looking to specialise in the Learning & Development field.

If you’re passionate about developing and training others with a forward-thinking vision for future opportunities, then this is the role for you! 

As Learning & Development Apprentice, you’ll get to Support the Learning & Development team with:

• Booking specific Branch training.
• Sourcing and organising compliance, core and domain specific training as required by the business, either in-house or externally as needed.
• Organising training venues/hotels/caterers etc.
• Checking confirmation of attendance during sessions and follow-up with non-attendance.
• Co-ordination of completion certificates to be recorded; checked; distributed; diarised for renewal & system updates.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the Training email inbox and co-ordinate to meet business/department needs.
• Ensure all training processes are complete for Leavers; Transfers; Job Changes; Probations etc.
• Inputting new starters training records onto our database to meet business needs.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is ready for a challenge and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, an individual who can see the benefit of putting time into improvement projects as well as the day-to-day activities.

The personal behaviours, skills & experience you will display:

• Computer literate (Basic level MS Office applications, in particular).
• Detail conscious, with good administration skills.
• Professional and confident with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate will have the ability form effective relationships with people at all levels and to communicate well over the telephone, face to face and in writing.
• Excellent planning, organising skills, with an ability to prioritise and juggle a busy workload and multi-task.
• Pre-emptive and able to assimilate new information quickly.
• English & Maths Level 3.
• Adaptable and Flexible approach, using initiative.
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.

Occasional travel to other branches and college sites may be required.

• Competitive salary
• Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)
• Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
• 24 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
• 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)
• Support for development and training
• Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders
• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
• Employee referral scheme
• Hybrid working (i.e., working from home and in the office) pattern.

This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.

EDI Statement

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.