Learning & Development Adviser

The Talent World; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Talent World is partnering with a leading London law firm to hire a Learning Adviser on a 12-month fixed term contract. You will support the Learning team with programme delivery, content creation and stakeholder engagement.

You will design workshops, webinars and e-learning, manage learning projects and explore new approaches and AI to enhance training offerings. A degree and strong client service are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication across stakeholder groups.
• Proactive, client-focused approach to learning and development.
• Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Curiosity and motivation to learn on the job.
• Experience overseeing programmes and managing projects.
• Experience of training delivery.
• Experience working one-to-one on development areas is desirable.
• Experience in a busy office environment is desirable.
• Experience using systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage junior and mid-level fee-earner programmes, reviewing and developing content.
• Oversee junior Business Team programmes and ensure smooth delivery.
• Project manage key Learning programmes and curriculums with the team.
• Design and deliver content such as workshops, webinars, e-learning and video scripts.
• Experiment with new ideas and AI to enhance learning offerings.
• Support one-to-one learning opportunities across the firm.
• Partner with Practice Areas and Business Teams to discuss learning needs.
• Raise the profile of the Learning team through delivery and relationships.
• Coordinate with external suppliers for design and delivery of training.
• Support Learning budget processes with updates and forecasting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Client service focus

Project management

Delivery of training

Learning and development

Managing programmes

One-to-one coaching

Office environment experience

Systems and databases proficiency

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Job description

LEARNING ADVISER - 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

A top law firm is seeking a Learning Adviser to join its Human Resources department on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Learning Adviser to play a central role in the delivery of development programmes across the firm.

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience (see note below)

Location: London

Hours: Core hours 9.30am - 5.30pm, with flexibility required for early morning and evening training sessions

Contract type: 12-month fixed term contract

Office attendance: Four days per week in the office for the first six months to support onboarding and training, reviewed thereafter by your line manager

THE ROLE

The Learning Adviser will focus on the smooth running of Learning team processes and tasks, ensuring work is completed efficiently and delegated appropriately. The successful Learning Adviser will support client groups across the firm with bespoke initiatives and innovative projects, providing advice on routine tasks and proposing solutions for more complex ones.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility for junior and mid-level fee-earner programmes, including programme review and development


• Responsibility for junior Business Team programmes, including programme review and development


• Project managing key Learning programmes and curriculums, working with the Coordinator and/or Administrator to ensure smooth delivery


• Designing, reviewing and delivering content such as workshops, webinars, e-learning and video scripts


• Actively experimenting with new ideas, technology and AI to enhance the firm's learning offering


• Supporting one-to-one learning opportunities for individuals across the firm where appropriate


• Acting as a business partner for key Practice Areas and Business Teams functions, developing communication channels to discuss learning needs


• Raising the profile of the Learning team through delivery, advice and relationships, encouraging a learning culture within the firm


• Building relationships with external suppliers to ensure effective design and delivery of training solutions


• Supporting Learning budget processes, including regular updates, reviews and forecasting conversations


• Acting as a point of contact and escalating queries to team members as required


• Providing ad-hoc support for wider HR projects and initiatives


• Collaborating with subject matter experts across the business to create and curate learning content


• Providing straightforward advice on learning opportunities available to individuals in different roles


• Striving for continuous improvement of learning design, delivery, team processes and systems


• Keeping up to date with the latest approaches to learning and development

What We're Looking For

• Excellent attention to detail


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience


• A proactive manner with a strong client service focus


• Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Curiosity and motivation to learn on the job


• Experience overseeing programmes and managing projects


• Experience of training delivery


• Experience working with individuals one-to-one on development areas is desirable


• Experience in a busy office environment is desirable


• Experience using systems and databases

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Adviser to join a highly regarded Learning team at a top law firm, with genuine scope for development and support from a dedicated team.