Learning & Development Manager

A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 100 law firm to achieve “Gold Standard” Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance and pomposity makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work.

The main aim of our Learning and Development Team is to provide Shoosmiths' employees with the skills and knowledge to ensure that Shoosmiths continues on its journey to become a UK law firm most valued by its clients, people and communities.

Our L&D Team is based at the Lakes in Northampton although members of the team frequently travel to other offices to provide hands on support and ensure a quality training programme is maintained.

This role is to deliver the L&D strategy as set by the Head of Learning and Development and to act as a business partner with Human Resource Managers and stakeholders within Shoosmiths.

It is a national role with frequent travel. The individual will work alongside existing L&D Managers as well as the Business Systems team and Learning Content management Team.

• To conduct effective TNA’s informing L&D strategy and practice
• To design L&D workshops particularly in the fields of management and leadership
• To deliver skills based training in a complex environment
• To coach and support employees as individuals or as part of a team
• To promote Shoosmiths brand and culture at every opportunity

The candidate must be

• A self-starter who can work autonomously and in an environment of ambiguity
• Professional in their appearance and conduct
• Excellent when communicating both verbally and in the written format
• Excellent when presenting in front of large and complex audiences
• A rigorous L&D professional who is prepared to challenge the status quo
• Able to persuade and influence a senior stakeholder group

Experience

The ideal candidate will have gained experience working within a fast paced environment which has allowed them to develop excellent operational L&D skills as well as gaining an excellent understanding of how a business works within its industry and regulatory framework. They will have the confidence to work with senior stakeholders and be able to articulate their views clearly and with passion.

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Educated to degree level
• CIPD qualifications desirable
• Level A and B Psychometric profiling preferrable (or similar)
• Coaching qualification

Shoosmiths is a committed Equal Opportunities employer promoting equality of opportunity. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.