Student Development Executive in Birmingham

This is not a traditional L&D leadership role. The roleBased in either Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds or Manchester, you'll act as both a consultant and a catalyst, helping the firm build the leadership, culture and capabilities needed now and for the future. The personStrong consulting and stakeholder management skillsOutstanding ability to build credibility with senior leadersExperience diagnosing organisational, team and leadership challengesCommercial awareness and strategic thinkingExcellent facilitation, coaching and influencing skillsAbility to translate business needs into practical solutionsExperience working within a professional services environment preferredCuriosity about the future of work, leadership and AIIt would be great if you also: Have experience in organisational development, culture or changeBring expertise in leadership, coaching, performance or talentHave experience in psychometrics with individuals and teamsEnjoy translating strategy into practical actionLove experimenting with new approaches and technologiesThe activitiesPartner with leaders to solve business challenges Lead strategic capability and performance initiativesBuild future ready capabilityDevelop people, teams and systemsLead and develop the L&D function For more information about the activities, please see the job description below. This is not a traditional L&D leadership role. You'll spend less time managing courses and more time helping leaders solve business challenges, improve performance, strengthen culture and build capability for the future. The benefitsAs you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Use of AI during the recruitment processTechnology is changing rapidly and we are all increasingly using AI software in our day to day lives, as well as using it to support our learning and professional development. Here at Mills & Reeve, we embrace the use of technology and AI and we recognise that candidates may use AI tools to support their applications. Wherever in the world you or your business needs support, we'll draw on our network to give recommendations. We're committed to you, our planet, our communities and each other. And finallyEveryone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. To find out more about our diversity and inclusion work, visit our website. Vacancy Title: Head of Learning & Development Office: Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds, Manchester Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date:6 November 2026