Learning & Development Manager
Competitive Salary
Hybrid Working & Extensive Benefits
Opportunity to join one of the UK's Best Companies to Work For
We're working alongside a highly regarded regional law firm to recruit an experienced Learning & Development Manager into their HR team. This is a key appointment within the business, responsible for leading and delivering the firm's learning and development strategy across multiple offices.
Reporting to the Head of HR, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders, department heads and line managers to design and implement learning solutions that support career development, improve performance and promote a culture of continuous learning throughout the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing, developing and managing the firm's Learning & Development function
- Leading the ongoing development and management of the Learning Management System (LMS)
- Conducting learning needs analysis and creating firmwide, departmental and individual development plans
- Designing, delivering and evaluating training programmes using a variety of modern learning methods
- Maintaining training records, LMS data and governance processes
- Managing the L&D budget and Apprenticeship Levy
- Producing management information and Board-level reports on learning activity and outcomes
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
- Managing relationships with external training providers and learning partners
- Supporting leadership and management development initiatives
- Promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development
- Supporting wider HR projects, employee engagement initiatives and accreditation programmes
- Assisting with solicitor development and SRA competency requirements
What We're Looking For:
- Previous Learning & Development management experience within legal or professional services environments
- Proven experience designing and delivering learning programmes across all levels of an organisation
- Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Experience supporting leadership and management development
- Experience delivering large-scale organisational change programmes
- CIPD Level 5 qualified (or above) or equivalent
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experience using and managing Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Confident working with data, reporting and training analytics
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between offices when required
The Perks:
- Hybrid working policy
- Employee bonus scheme
- Annual salary reviews
- Medicash healthcare cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Increasing annual leave entitlement with service
- Paid volunteering days
- Free conveyancing for your primary residence purchase or sale
- Free individual or mirror wills
- Employee referral scheme
- Structured promotion and salary review opportunities
- Regular social events and staff recognition programmes
- Long-term career development opportunities within a growing law firm
If you're interested in this role, hit the apply button or reach out to Jack Lloyd directly at Jack.Lloyd@Oculuslegalgroup.com
