Learning and Development Manager

Salary up to £53,000 per annum, depending on experience Full-time, permanent role Hybrid working available We're working with a specialist law firm to recruit a Learning and Development Manager to join their HR team. This is a varied role combining learning and development strategy with programme design, delivery and the day-to-day administration needed to provide a consistent development experience across the firm. The role will have a particular focus initially on establishing dependable learning systems, plans and course administration, while also taking responsibility for wider learning initiatives across the business. It's a hands-on position covering early careers, internal progression, leadership and professional skills development, compliance and regulatory learning, digital learning and the ongoing evaluation of development programmes. Responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering the firm's learning and development strategy
• Working closely with departments and managers to understand learning and development needs
• Developing learning plans and programmes across the firm
• Supporting early careers programmes and internal progression
• Designing and delivering leadership and professional skills development
• Coordinating compliance, regulatory and digital learning
• Managing course administration, bookings, communications and learner records
• Supporting colleagues and managers throughout the learning process
• Evaluating learning activity and using feedback to improve future programmes
• Monitoring participation and maintaining accurate learning records
• Working collaboratively with the wider HR team on people and development initiatives
• Providing general learning and development support across the firm as required What we need from you:
• Previous experience in a learning and development role, ideally within a professional services environment
• Experience of designing, coordinating and delivering learning programmes
• Good organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple programmes and deadlines
• Confident working with managers and colleagues at different levels of an organisation
• Comfortable facilitating training and presenting to groups
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate learning records
• A practical approach to identifying learning needs and developing appropriate solutions
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and learning management or similar systems
• Able to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of an HR team
• Experience of working within a regulated or professional environment would be useful The perks:
• Salary up to £53,000, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent role
• Hybrid/agile working
• Private health insurance
• Group life assurance of up to 3x salary
• Personal pension plan with employer contributions of up to 4%
• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy and sell additional days
• Discounted legal fees following one year's employment
• Employee assistance programme with 24/7 access to mental health support
• 12-month Meditopia membership
• Access to YuLife wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Annual summer and Christmas social events
• Paid time each year for volunteering and CSR activities
• Salary-sacrifice electric vehicle scheme The firm places a strong emphasis on learning, development and internal progression, making this a good opportunity for an L&D professional who wants to take ownership of learning across an organisation rather than simply coordinate individual courses. Interested? Apply today or contact Jack Lloyd at Jack.Lloyd@Oculuslegalgroup.com for a confidential conversation.