Learning and Development Assistant

Human Resources Assistant (Learning & Development) (£29,896 per annum, full-time, 6 months fixed-term contract)

Job Role

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Learning & Development (L&D) Assistant to join our Human Resources team on a six-month fixed-term basis.

This is a varied and hands-on role where you’ll provide essential day-to-day support across the L&D function. You’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative team and play a key role in helping learning initiatives run smoothly.

You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy problem-solving, working with data, and keeping things organised behind the scenes. The workload can be busy and priorities may shift, so you’ll need to stay calm, adaptable, and focused.

What we’re looking for

Previous experience in an administrative role (ideally within HR or L&D)
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Confidence using technology, including Microsoft Word and Excel
A methodical approach and ability to manage multiple priorities
A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to get stuck inFor full details, please refer to the job description which is either attached to this advert, or available on our website.

About Us

At West Kent we’re passionate about the role a housing association can play in society and believe the values of an organisation are what makes it special. Our vision is to deliver places to live and space to grow for our current and future residents.

Our values guide us to how we do things from delivering on our promises, working with honesty, integrity, and flexibility, showing compassion and self-awareness, as well as a commitment to learning and equally important working hard and having fun.

Benefits

We offer a great package - generous pension and life cover, health cash plan, flexible leave package which includes an additional three days leave for our Christmas closure, paid time off to volunteer and an annual grant to support your wellbeing. Please see our website for more details about our benefits package.

Location Details

The role will be based in our Sevenoaks office, We offer a flexible approach to hybrid working, with employees attending the office twice a week.Application Information

We will only consider applications submitted with a full CV and completed application form.

Advert Closing Date: 5pm on 19 June 2026

Interview Date: week commencing 29 June 2026
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed