Learning & Development Manager

Our client is a full-service UK Top 50 law firm with a heritage spanning over 100 years. The firm advises a wide range of clients including businesses, government bodies, public sector organisations, and individuals in the UK and internationally. The firm fosters a collaborative, high-performing culture where employees are encouraged to reach the next level in their careers. In 2024, it was ranked as the 5th best law firm to work for! Learning & Development (L&D) at Our Client Learning and development is a key part of the firm\’s people strategy. Our client believes that professional growth and continuous learning are essential to individual and organisational success. The central L&D team provides a wide range of development initiatives – from business systems training to personal and professional development programmes – to support staff across all locations. Role Overview: The L&D Manager for Business Systems Engagement will work closely with the Head of L&D to lead the team responsible for delivering training and development related to business systems across the firm. This role involves managing a team of L&D Officers, overseeing the learning strategy for business systems, and ensuring successful adoption and usage of key platforms across all office locations. It also includes project-managing learning components of system implementations, updates, and enhancements. The role includes responsibility for the Induction Programme for lateral hires and ensuring effective onboarding experiences. This is a dynamic, hands-on position that includes design and delivery of learning interventions, stakeholder engagement, and strategic oversight. Key Responsibilities Lead and support the Business Systems Engagement L&D team, including coaching, development, and performance management. Project manage L&D\’s involvement in firmwide system upgrades, new implementations, and system refreshes – with delivery responsibilities as required. Design and deliver high-quality business systems learning interventions in collaboration with the wider L&D team. Oversee and contribute to the induction and onboarding programme for lateral hires. Build strong stakeholder relationships across the firm to support learning initiatives. Lead on training requirements linked to mergers and acquisitions. Candidate Profile Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business, HR, Law) OR equivalent professional experience. CIPD qualification or equivalent L&D certification. Project Management qualification desirable. Experience leading teams in a multi-site L&D environment. Strong understanding of L&D best practices and operational delivery. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Strong analytical capability, able to use L&D data to inform learning strategy and execution. Equal Opportunities and Benefits Our client is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and flexible work environment. With a strong focus on wellbeing, growth, and opportunity, they offer a competitive range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service), plus bank holidays Long service holiday awards Private healthcare (post-probation) 5% employer pension contribution Staff profit share and individual performance bonuses Life assurance and permanent health insurance Paid CSR day Enhanced parental leave policies Subsidised gym membership Electric car scheme Agile/hybrid working options Dress for Your Day policy