The HR Function
The HR function is split across several key areas Business Partnering; Talent and Culture which includes, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Reward & Benefits; Services & Policy; and Organisational Learning & Development, all working collaboratively together and with the wider business to deliver the people aligned Firm strategy. Providing a trusted, high-quality service and delivery in line with our Firm values is key to the professional reputation of the function.
Role Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Organisational Learning & Development, the Senior Learning & Development Specialist and Coach will be responsible for facilitating world class business and management learning programmes across Charles Russell Speechlys. You will be actively involved in the full learning life cycle process (scoping, objectives, scripting, design approach, prototypes, reviews, tools, facilitation and evaluation).
The Organisational Learning & Development team run all business skills development and the Firm’s Assessment & Development Centres through ‘The CRS Business School’. Having now been in in operation for over five years, the CRS Business School provides industry leading core business, management and leadership development to support every individual within our Firm.
This is a part-time opportunity working 4 days per week (flexibility on which days).
Roles and Responsibilities
- Identify the learning and development needs for Senior Associates, Legal Directors and all Partners and individuals based at the equivalent levels within Business Services;
- Co-lead on our Assessment & Development Centres across the Firm to develop a high-performance culture within our Senior Fee Earner levels and individuals based at the equivalent levels within Business Services;
- Coach individuals at Senior Associate, Legal Director and Partner levels and individuals based at the equivalent levels within Business Services as required;
- Co-lead on any Team Coaching activities;
- Co-design and continuously evolve business and management programmes;
- Facilitate psychometrics and emotional intelligence assessments;
- Work collaboratively to ensure programmes are aligned to our Values and Behaviours framework;
- Deliver core business skills and management training programmes including topics such as
- Delivering exceptional client experience
- Developing self as a leader
- Performance management
- Financial and commercial astuteness
- Consultative selling and business development
- Effectively leading change
- Creating a high-performance culture
- Comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles, and;
- Forge meaningful and influential working relationships with the wider HR function, Business Services, Directors, Partners, managers and other key individuals in the Firm.
Skills and Experience
- Experience in confidently leading on and facilitating learning and development programmes and sessions to key internal stakeholders at a senior level;
- Experience of leading, developing and facilitating on assessment & development centers within a Professional Services environment;
- A coaching qualification from an accredited organisation is essential with a minimum of 5 years coaching experience at a senior level;
- A Team Coaching qualification is desirable;
- Demonstrated history of ongoing personal development and advancement;
- Experience in providing learning solutions in a large multi-stakeholder global business, within Professional Services or the Finance Industry is advantageous but not essential
- A robust knowledge of business and management theory and practice;
- Digital learning experience.
Person Specification
- Ability to inspire and engage others at all levels in business;
- Passionate about helping others achieve their full potential;
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills together with the ability to influence and problem solve;
- Able to work independently and be self-directed when required;
- Ability to work effectively as part of an ambitious team;
- Ability to balance competing priorities and manage to tight deadlines;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Ability to think creatively and innovate;
- Commercial awareness, financial acumen and a business-like approach to legal practice.
Competencies
- Personal impact and growth
Hybrid working - We adopt a hybrid and flexible working approach, dependent on the requirements of the role and subject to manager approval.
For a detailed specification please download the job description in the documents section of this page.
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