Shape the future of talent
Our Emerging Talent team sits at the heart of our firm's long-term success - attracting exceptional trainees and apprentices and creating an environment where they can develop, perform and thrive.
We're looking for someone who combines insight, ambition and strong stakeholder influence to shape high-quality programmes and continuously raise standards.
The role
You’ll lead the trainee and apprentice experience end-to-end, from onboarding through to qualification, ensuring programmes are commercially aligned, high quality and built to retain outstanding people. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will leverage data, feedback and market insight to drive decisions, manage risk and improve outcomes.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Owning seat moves and qualification, balancing individual aspirations with business need
- Acting as a trusted partner to stakeholders, advising on performance, retention and future talent needs
- Using data and feedback to identify trends and continuously improve the programme
- Leading a consistent, high‑quality support and induction experience
- Building strong relationships to create a joined‑up, collaborative experience
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in talent management or early careers
- Strong communication with the ability to influence and build effective stakeholder relationships
- Highly organised, proactive and solutions‑focused in approach
- A collaborative approach with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes
Why Join Us
You will join a workplace recognised for excellence, flexibility and responsible business practices, including:
- RollOnFriday's ‘Best Law Firm to Work At’ — five years running
- ‘Law Firm of the Year’ at the Legal Business Awards 2025
- ‘Sustainable Business of the Year’ at the Bristol Legal Awards 2025
- Investors in People Platinum accreditation
A full overview of all the benefits and rewards of working at Burges Salmon can be found on the 'Working at Burges Salmon' section of our careers page.
Interested in Applying?
If you would like to learn more about the role or the recruitment process or require any reasonable adjustments, please contact:
Katarina Athanasakos, Resourcing Specialist - katarina@example.com
Advert closes - 29th June 2026
