This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and passionate Learning and Development Manager to join Bevan Brittan as we embark on our new 5-year strategy to 2031. You will play an important role in bringing our five-year L&D strategy and plan to life - designing and facilitating high-quality learning experiences virtually and in-person at all levels across the firm.
We are a growing, high performing learning and development function within the HR team. You will work closely with the wider HR team, build positive and productive relationships across legal and business services departments, and have genuine scope to be a part of how learning is designed and delivered at Bevan Brittan. From early careers through to working with senior leaders in time, your work will make a real impact to the development of our people, and the growth of the firm.
The role will report to our Senior Learning and Development Business Partner, and you will play a key role in mentoring junior team members, including our L&D Advisor, and L&D Co-ordinator.
You will ideally be based in our Birmingham or Bristol office and there will be a requirement to undertake some travel to our other office locations (Bristol, Birmingham, London, Leeds) when needed.
Bevan Brittan operates a hybrid working model based on the needs of our clients, teams, and those of the individual. Wherever possible, we aim to offer our people flexibility to work their week in a way that suits them, provided they are still able to meet the needs of their clients, team, and role.
The role
- Play a key role in supporting the delivery of the L&D strategy and plan, supporting the creation and delivery of effective, high-quality learning programmes and initiatives.
- Design and facilitate engaging learning experiences across all levels of the firm, from early careers and in time to senior leaders using a variety of formats, methodologies, and modern learning models.
- Lead the design and delivery of a Business Services Pathway Development Programme aligned to the Business Services Career Framework, working collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify capability gaps, and create targeted solutions.
- Partner with our Early Talent team to continually evolve the firm's Early Careers Development Programme ensuring it supports the attraction, onboarding, and professional growth of our trainees, apprentices, and paralegals.
- Design an accessible and comprehensive Line Management Toolkit, providing managers at all levels across the firm with practical resources, frameworks, and guidance to support their people and teams effectively.
- Partner closely with the HR team to ensure L&D activity aligns with broader people initiatives and projects, including performance, talent, wellbeing, and inclusion.
- Build and maintain trusted and productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels across legal departments and business services functions, acting as a credible and approachable L&D Manager.
- Identify and proactively recommend improvements to existing learning programmes and processes, drawing on data, feedback, and best practice.
- Manage multiple workstreams, maintaining high standards of quality, organisation, timekeeping, and delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
- Stay current with developments in learning theory, digital learning tools, and the legal sector to bring fresh thinking and innovation to L&D at Bevan Brittan.
- Work closely with the Senior L&D Business Partner to agree key metrics, measure, and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of L&D interventions, using data and insight to continuously improve outcomes.
What we are looking for from you
- Previous experience in L&D within a law firm or large partnership environment (or similar) translating business needs into effective learning solutions.
- Highly skilled in facilitation and learning delivery at all career levels from apprentices and trainees, up to and including exposure to Partner and Director level.
- Experience of leading, designing, implementing, and evaluating highly engaging, innovative, blended learning interventions that deliver impactful behavioural change.
- Commercial nous and gravitas to quickly build strong working relationships with key stakeholders and to best represent the value of L&D to the business.
- A collaborative team player who works with others effectively.
- Positive and professional attitude with a high level of self and interpersonal awareness.
- Knowledge of up-to-date and cutting-edge learning solutions and technologies.
- The ability to think strategically and execute at an operational level.
- Creative, with a passion for creating practical solutions.
- Excellent organisational, time-management, and project management skills.
- High quality standards and strong attention to detail.
- Continuous improvement and an agile mind-set.
Make a Real Impact
Bevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Explore our markets and services here.
We are highly ranked across the legal directories and our 2024/25 financial results confirmed twelve years of consecutive growth.
Our Responsible Business pillars influence how we work together and motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities.
We support our people to be their best and, through our hybrid working model, we offer the flexibility to work your week in a way that suits you.
We’re looking for the best people to share in our ambition and success. Visit our Life page to discover what life at Bevan Brittan could look like for you.
