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Are you a Learning and Development specialist that enjoys making an impact by designing, delivering/implementing and managing comprehensive training and development programmes tailored to the needs of different audiences?

If yes, then we are looking for a learning and development consultant to join our HR team to support the upskilling of our people through a focus on developing professional skills, promoting best practices and ensuring compliance with mandatory training requirements.

The successful candidate will work closely with our HR and wider L&D team as well as in partnership with our Knowledge Services and IT training team to ensure a joined-up programme across the full breadth of development activities within the firm.

Role: Learning & Development Consultant
Location: Firm Wide
Hours: Up to 30hrs a week
Term: 9 - 12 months
Vacancy Reference: 1303-BBL

Who we are

You'll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people - each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It's our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.

We work flexibly and you'll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.

Most of our people choose to work in a hybrid fashion, working from home and attending our offices on occasion. Our offices are in Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton, and Taunton.

Day to day, you'll be successful in this role by:

• Assessing the learning and development needs of our legal, admin and professional services staff aligned to delivery of the firm's strategic objectives.
• Designing, developing and implementing training programmes that address identified needs.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders across the firm to create specialised training programmes.
• Facilitating & delivering our training programmes:
  • Conduct training sessions, workshops and seminars using a variety of instructional methods such as in-person, virtual, e-learning, social learning etc.
  • Engaging with external trainers and consultants as needed to enhance training offerings.
• Overseeing and reviewing our coaching programmes:
  • Reviewing the approach to coaching provision and developing a proposed coaching programme to support and align with overall upskilling activities.
• Conducting training evaluation:
  • Developing and managing a framework for evaluating the effectiveness of training programmes through feedback, assessments and performance metrics.
• Development of our Learning Management System:
  • Enhancing the content and learning pathways on the existing LMS (Kallidus Learn), creating blended programmes as well as standalone content.
  • Building new e-learning content.

This role is right for you if:

• You have a proven track record of designing and delivering learning programmes, utilising adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• You are able to facilitate and deliver training programmes, engaging varied audiences and helping to bring the learning to life.
• You understand the nature of a professional services organisation.

What we can offer you:

A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different from other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

There's no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please send us your CV and covering letter using the form below.