Job Description

Salary

23,106.00 - 28,540.00 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)

Contractual hours

35

Basis

Full Time

Region

Link Group

Contract Type

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Fixed term to 30 April 2026 to cover the substantive postholder on secondment.

Job category/type

Human Resources

Date posted

30/07/2025

Job reference

LGLADAUG25

Learning & Development Admin Assistant

Fixed term to 30 April 2026 to cover the substantive postholder on secondment.



Location: This post is based at Link's Falkirk office. However, hybrid working is available with this role.



Hour of Work: 35 per week, Monday to Friday.



Alternative working patterns and/or working arrangements will be considered.

The Role

At Link, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.



If you are passionate about developing people and would like to be part of an established Learning and Development team, helping us to shape a forward-looking service, this could be the job for you.



We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, driven, and experienced individual to provide administration support in Learning & Development. Reporting to the Learning & Development Business Partner, you will be required to provide administrative support including scheduling and booking training courses, maintaining our Learning Management System (LMS) and providing high levels of customer service and support.



This role holds significant importance in ensuring the seamless operation of the L&D service. It is a dynamic and busy role, with lots of interaction with internal colleagues, managers and external suppliers. In addition, you will contribute to the ongoing improvement and development of the L&D delivery model, services, systems, and reporting.

About You

As L&D Administrative Assistant, you will have previous experience of undertaking administrative tasks and organising events. Strong IT skills are required for this role, especially in the use of MS365 and HR / learning management systems.



You will have good numeracy skills with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail. This role requires a strong team player and experience of working within a team environment to achieve common goals.



A positive, helpful, friendly attitude and willingness to provide help and support to colleagues is essential for this role. The successful postholder will have excellent written & verbal communication skills. Excellent time management and prioritisation skills are required, with the ability to work to deadlines.



In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link' s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.

For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack above.

What's in it for you?

As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities.



As a Link employee, you'll likely benefit from the following:



Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards subject to terms of the scheme 35 days' holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus an additional 1 day's pro rata holiday per year after 1 years' service up to a maximum of 40 days per year Opportunity to buy and sell holiday days Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay Access to paid qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded professional membership Defined contribution pension with matched generous employer pension contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options Access to an Electric vehicle leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme Life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries Healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants and other services Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being Annual flu vaccination Access to a savings and borrowing scheme Cycle to work scheme Travel season/travel ticket loan and much more!


For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - https://www.linkhousing.org.uk/what-we-do/work-for-us/



You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.

This post is subject to a Level 1 Disclosure check.

Closing Date: Midnight on Tuesday 12 August 2025.

Interview Date(s): Interviews are being held from Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 August 2025 at Link's Falkirk Office.

How to Apply

Our online application method is the most efficient way to apply and can be started by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must complete an application form to be considered for any of our vacancies, but you don't need a CV to apply for our positions. Also, if you aren't sure about how long you have to fill in the form, you will be able to save it and return to it by clicking on the 'My Applications' tab of the vacancy search page and entering your username and password.



As a large employer, we advertise jobs regularly on our own website and social media channels alongside other third-party websites. No matter where you see one of our vacancies, you will always be directed to our jobs portal to apply directly with us.



We can offer suitable alternative methods to apply if requested including although not exclusively; hard copy, Braille and audio. You can request these by emailing our Resourcing Team at jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk and detailing which format you would require.

Please note that CV's will not be considered.

Please note should an internal applicant be successful in applying for this position on either a seconded or permanent basis, they will move to the terms and conditions associated with the role for the duration of the time they are in post. The terms and conditions are outlined in the advert above, and in the job description.



We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Our offices are fully accessible to wheelchair users and, as a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.