We stand out for being consistently excellent in advice: we not only provide technical excellence and experience but crucially, we also demonstrate real insight into our clients and what really matters to them. Our knowledge of our chosen sectors and markets, and our investment in our client relationships set us apart. We are a natural choice for FTSE100 and other "bold and beautiful" clients. We are a natural choice for talent – a firm where people fulfil their potential in an environment where they are developed and valued. We do fantastic work: exciting, challenging, fulfilling work that adds significant value to our clients, our people and our business. We are also known for our uncompromising quality. Everything we do – large and small, with our colleagues and our clients – stands up alongside the best. We are recognised for our extraordinary effort that creates sustainable value and a consistently positive experience for our clients, people and communities.

The Group/Team

The HR Directorate is one of seven responsible for providing firmwide support. (Business Development, Facilities, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Risk and Knowledge & Learning).

The HR Directorate consists of 21 people, led by Jane Wilson, Head of Talent with Oliver Bate leading the L&D team. We are organised into teams who provide Resourcing, HR Operations, Reward, Learning and Development, Diversity and HR Administration support to the firm.

The Role

This role will support the Learning & Development Manager and wider team and you will be responsible for the design content, delivery and evaluation of key L&D initiatives .

Principally but not exclusively, this will include:

• Working with the L&D Manager and Advisors to develop and implement high standard, robust L&D initiatives to support the business in the most relevant and cost effective ways available through needs analysis and stakeholder consultation
• Managing the day to day implementation and development of the newly qualified and associate solicitor development initiatives
• Being accountable for the AG induction journey ensuring that inductions run efficiently and that they project
• a professional and inspiring introduction into the organisation
• Using L&D theory to innovate, develop and influence the development of practical learning interventions
• One to one coaching and follow ups
• Acting as a consultant for the development of business support services L&D initiatives
• Ensuring that the content of all initiatives are up to date and relevant to the targeted population through liaising with key business stakeholders
• Overseeing the day to day relationships of external providers ensuring that they are fully appraised of business requirements and aiding the L&D Manager to ensure SLA's are agreed and met
• Ensuring that all initiatives are planned accordingly to meet business needs and all participants are made aware of initiatives in good time and provided with all relevant materials
• Ensuring that all initiatives are evaluated to the agreed level and analysis is provided to all key stakeholders
• Developing and maintaining relationships within the wider HR team enabling them to become ambassadors of learning within the business
• Being an ambassador for the AG Learning brand and help embed a learning culture throughout the organisation

Background

The successful candidate must have:

• An ability to build strong working relationships with
• Excellent communication skills.
• CIPD Certificate in Training Practice, L&D or equivalent
• Have a proven track record in the full learning cycle including engagement
• The ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• A proactive "can-do" attitude and an ability to get things done.
• Strong organisational skills including the ability to plan ahead and prioritise workload.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team working skills.
• Flexibility to travel to our offices in Manchester and Leeds and London
• Experience of providing innovative ideas and solutions.
• Numerate, literate and with strong PC skills.
• The ability to adopt and maintain a confidential service.

Additional Information

Location: Manchester / Leeds with travel to London and other offices

For further details please contact: Oliver Bate ƒv 0161 934 6712 or via email oliver.bate@addleshawgoddard.com
Addleshaw Goddard - 13 months ago