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We’re building thriving communities as one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.

We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.

If you want to experience work that’s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.

Work for Orbit. Believe in people.

The role

Orbit is delighted to be recruiting for a Capability Coordinator to join our growing Learning & Development team in this newly created opportunity. At Orbit, we are passionate about supporting every colleague to develop the skills and capabilities they need to deliver excellent outcomes for our customers and communities.

The Capability Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of Orbit’s Professional Development Framework (PDF) and wider capability agenda. This role ensures that capability data is effectively captured, maintained, and reported, enabling evidence-based decisions on learning, performance, and progression.

This role is part of People and Strategy where you'll help us to build a culture and brand that people want to be part of.

Interviews

Interviews will take place via Teams on the 11th and 12th of December and this will be a one stage interview process, with a small task to complete prior to the interview.

What you'll achieve

Coordinate and administer all activities linked to Orbit’s Professional Development Framework (PDF) and capability assessments.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of capability assessments, development plans, and professional registrations.
Support the design and implementation of tools, templates, and processes that underpin capability management.
Produce and maintain regular reporting dashboards and metrics for the Head of Learning & Talent Development, including capability completion rates, professional development tracking, and trends.
Coordinate communication and updates across business areas to promote engagement with the PDF and professional development opportunities.
Provide administrative support for professional development initiatives such as CIH qualifications, technical accreditation pathways, and capability review cycles.
Support the organisation of workshops, briefings, and learning events linked to capability and professionalisation.
Act as a first point of contact for queries relating to capability data, professional development frameworks, and associated systems.What you'll bring

Essential skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships.
Strong administrative and organisational skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
Confident in handling and interpreting data, including using Excel or reporting tools to produce insights.
Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams.
A proactive mindset with the ability to identify and suggest process improvements.
Experience working with digital systems or data management tools.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
Ability to be resilient and manage multiple stakeholders’ requestsDesirable skills

Experience in a learning, HR, or capability development environment.
Understanding of professional frameworks, qualifications, or regulated competence schemes (e.g., CIH, Building Safety).Why Orbit?

Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.

Here’s what you can expect to enjoy with us.

A rewarding experience that works for you

We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.

A place to progress

From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you’re a student, graduate or experienced professional we’ll support you to grow.

For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.

A purpose to feel proud of

We’re proud to make a difference to people together. We’re values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.

What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.

Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.

How we hire

We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:

Online application
Interview(s)
Decision and offerWe put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check