The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
L&D Coordinator / Administrator
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Organisation, LMS administration, basic reporting, stakeholder communication, understanding learning programme logistics.
You're ready to move on when
- You've independently managed an L&D project from start to finish (e.g., rolling out a new e-learning module).
- You're the go-to person for questions about our LMS or learning content.
- You've shown a keen interest in employee feedback and how it links to learning.
- 2
HR Assistant / HR Administrator
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- HR data management, basic HR reporting, employee relations fundamentals, understanding the employee lifecycle, confidentiality.
You're ready to move on when
- You're comfortable pulling and analysing basic HR data (e.g., turnover rates, headcount reports).
- You've been involved in supporting employee feedback initiatives (e.g., exit interviews, small surveys).
- You've demonstrated discretion and a strong understanding of employee privacy.
- 3
Junior Data Analyst (non-HR focus)
1-3 yearsSkills to master
- Data cleaning, statistical analysis (Excel/Power BI), data visualisation, problem-solving with data.
You're ready to move on when
- You're proficient in Excel and at least one data visualisation tool (Power BI/Tableau).
- You've got a portfolio of projects where you've turned raw data into clear insights.
- You've expressed a strong interest in applying your data skills to human behaviour and organisational culture.