This Learning & Development (L&D) Assistant role is to work within our London based HR department. The department is split across HR, Payroll, Benefits, Recruitment and L&D. Working closely with the L&D Manager, the role will see you work across the entire business, liaising with lawyers and business professionals at all seniority levels. Alongside the L&D Manager, you will ensure the smooth delivery of professional skills and technical development sessions, providing invaluable administrative support, as well as championing a growth mindset around the firm.
Some of your day-to-day tasks will include:
- Support the L&D Manager to coordinate development programme logistics, including scheduling, registrations, room bookings
- Act as the first point of contact for L&D queries
- Prepare materials and work with the L&D Manager to develop course content
- Build high quality relationships with external training providers and internal stakeholders at all levels of the business
- Collate course feedback, analyse respondent data and make recommendations to enhance the offering
- Process invoices from suppliers and other external contacts.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for their first role in an L&D team and over time, the position could lead on to a broader role, providing more direct support in the facilitating of professional skills and technical development sessions.
ABOUT YOU
We are open to seeing university graduates as well as candidates with transferable expertise looking for their first L&D role. You may also have had some exposure, professionally, to an L&D team and want to work in a larger, more complex organisation. You will be able to bring a high degree of energy and enthusiasm, coupled with excellent organisational skills, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for supporting the development of others and delivering an outstanding colleague experience.
In return, you will work closely with an experienced L&D Manager who has spent over 20 years in the L&D sector and is committed to supporting your development through hands‑on guidance and mentoring. You'll also become part of a friendly, collaborative, and down‑to‑earth HR team that is passionate about what it does and thrives on the unique challenges and opportunities that come with working in a law firm.
Learning & Development Assistant employer: Winckworth Sherwood LLP
Winckworth Sherwood LLP is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation meets tradition. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to mentorship from leading telecoms lawyers and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team. The firm values work-life balance and fosters a culture of inclusivity, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the legal sector.
