Learning & Development Administrator opportunity

A fantastic opportunity to join us for maternity cover post as our Learning & Development (L&D) Administrator!

At Partou, childcare is more than just a job; it’s a journey – one where every child leads us in a unique new direction. As part of the largest childcare group in the Netherlands, we leverage world-leading research, resources, and expertise to help you develop your skills and create a positive impact on the next generation, guiding us all toward a better future.

Since the acquisition of Just Childcare in June 2021 and All About Children in September 2022, Partou UK has grown to become one of the largest childcare providers in the UK. This period of growth, supported by significant investments in quality care and early years learning, presents exciting opportunities for our team.

With over 1,000 nursery branches worldwide, catering to more than 75,000 children and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, Partou is a global leader in childcare. Our ambitious expansion plans remain focused on continuous improvement and growth.

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What You’ll Be Doing

As an L&D Administrator, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Learning & Development (L&D) department by providing an effective and efficient administrative service. You will ensure that all staff receive the training and development opportunities they need to thrive. You’ll work closely with the L&D team, as well as stakeholders and managers across Partou, to identify training needs, manage learning-related data, and streamline processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support new apprentices through onboarding, manage apprenticeship records, coordinate with training providers, and provide regular data updates to senior management.
• Collaborate with Flick to upload and manage learning content, ensure the latest version is distributed, and update audiences and cohorts. Assist with the implementation of a new HRIS/LMS.
• Maintain the L&D team’s shared drive with up-to-date resources, adopt consistent naming conventions, and manage training resources across Partou.
• Use data from each setting to maintain a current record of qualifications and training, and provide regular training needs reports.
• Gather and report on booking, attendance, and training completion data, and support the evaluation process by managing feedback.
• Distribute and track mandatory compliance training, and report on completion.
• Organise training for settings, collaborate on monthly training calendars, manage bookings and materials, issue training certificates, and assist with events and invoicing.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means ensuring all training records are up-to-date, that apprentices and staff receive timely support, and that learning content is accurately managed and distributed across systems. You will efficiently handle the administrative needs of the L&D department, from organizing training sessions and ensuring compliance tracking to managing resource accessibility. Through your organisational skills and proactive approach, you will create a seamless experience for the team and provide the data and insights needed to continuously enhance our training programs.

What You’ll Bring

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication skills with contacts at all levels.
• Resilience to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, with a genuine desire to learn and improve.
• Enthusiasm for delivering positive learning outcomes and impacts.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business and learner needs.
• A hands-on, can-do approach and a commitment to treating people fairly and respectfully.

If this sounds like an opportunity to good to miss, apply today!

NSC

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community

Partou is proud be a part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) - a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children.