People Development Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and motivated People Development Assistant to join our People Directorate.

In this role youll play a key part in supporting the learning development and engagement experience of colleagues across Connexus. Every day will be varied - from coordinating training events keeping our learning systems up to date supporting induction and early careers programmes to helping colleagues access the development they need to grow.

Youll be the friendly knowledgeable first point of contact for people development enquiries helping colleagues feel supported informed and valued. If you enjoy being at the heart of a busy people focused team and take pride in delivering excellent service wed love to hear from you.

Were looking for someone who is:

• Interested in learning and development
• Approachable supportive and customer focused
• Technically confident and comfortable using digital systems
• Proactive adaptable and able to prioritise in a busy environment

Skills & experience youll need:

• Proven experience in an administrative or coordination role
• Experience using Microsoft Office People systems or an LMS (desirable) and maintaining accurate data
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle sensitive information appropriately

This role has been identified as suitable for hybrid working which will be a combination of home working and working from our offices with Head office at Craven Arms and travel to other offices as required

Shortlisting date:16 February 2026

Interview date: TBC

About Connexus

Connexus is a rural housing association with its heritage in Shropshire and Herefordshire providing good quality affordable and safe homes that customers are proud to live in. We create inclusive neighbourhoods sustainable rural communities and provide services that support our customers to build a life in their home. The work our teams do is varied and no two days are the same.

We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunitieshelping youmakethe most of your you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers Connexus could be the right fit for you.

Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce this is because we really understand the importance of different voices experiences perspectives and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Connexus is a community focused rural housing group with over 10500 homes across Shropshire and Herefordshire.

Our people are passionate about the services we provide and we will invest in them and empower them to provide a great service to all of our customers.

Our clear focus is excellent service delivery.