Learning and Development Administrative Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | Guildford, GU1 1BA |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | APR20268257 |
Summary
Learning and Development Administrative AssistantGuildford28 hours per week - Monday to ThursdayCompetitive salary plus pension and company benefitsAre you highly organised, people focused and passionate about supporting learning and development? We are looking for a Learning & Development Administrative Assistant to play a key role in supporting the smooth delivery of training across the Brewers Decorator Academy. This is a varied and hands on role, ideal for someone who will enjoy the challenge of ensuring learning activities run seamlessly from start to finish.Joining our supportive and collaborative Learning & Development team, where no two days are the same, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Brewers Decorator Academy by helping to coordinate training courses, manage venue logistics and support delegates and trainers. Also working closely with the Recruitment team to support administration for new starter processes.Although based at our Guildford Training Centre you will work closely with colleagues based at our other training locations - Wolverhampton and Eastbourne to support a variety of training activities across the business.Ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, founded in 1904, we are proud to be a family business run on family principles with a clear vision to ‘play our part in making the world a brighter place’. To find out more about working with us visit www.Brewers.co.uk/careersWe understand that Neurodiverse candidates or candidates with a disability may need adjustments or extra support in the application or interview process - we are committed to providing every candidate the opportunity and environment in which to succeed and we will support any reasonable request where we can.Responsibilities in this role will include: Administer and coordinate all aspects of BDA training courses, including course communications and delegate informationArrange and support training events at Guildford and Wolverhampton, including room setup, catering, materials and post-course feedbackPrepare and organise training rooms and practical training areas before and after eventsMaintain training supplies and ensure venues are fully prepared at all timesManage course bookings, cancellations and amendments, updating systems and stakeholders as requiredMaintain venue booking diaries and support the smooth running of internal and external training coursesProvide administrative support to internal and external trainersSupport evaluation of training effectivenessProduce training correspondence, including certificates, letters and memosProvide administrative support to the Recruitment team, including onboarding administration and candidate communicationsSend and track pre-employment screening requests and escalate any issues appropriatelySupport wider Learning & Development activities and ad hoc tasks as requiredWho we are looking for to join our team:Previous experience in an administrative support role where effective customer service is keyExcellent organisational skills with strong attention to detailConfident written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage your own workload, work to deadlines and stay calm under pressureProficient using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel to an intermediate levelFriendly, approachable and highly reliable with a proactive attitudeIn return we offer a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:Competitive rates of pay33 days holiday including bank holidays increasing with service (Pro Rata for part time)Free life assurance5% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contribu-tions)Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn itBrewers Colleague discounts giving you huge savings on your home improvementsEmployee Assistance Programme - accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependantsAccess to Medicash, an optional contributory scheme where you can claim money back for the most common routine healthcare treatmentsDiscounts and rewards with selected partners - major high street brands, supermarkets etcAdditional financial assistance such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans and Helping Hand Loan Scheme for times of crisis,Comprehensive Induction ProgrammeAfter a qualifying period, you will also be eligible for additional benefits such as profit related pay, enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption pay and a chance to use one of our two Company Holiday Homes in Cornwall or the Lake DistrictTo apply for this exciting opportunity, please click the Apply Now button on this page to complete the mandatory application form. Please note this role may be removed from listings before the closing date if we are successful in finding an appointment.Please ensure you fully complete the application process if you wish to be considered for this position. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to any applicants that do not complete the process.