Learning & Development Business Partner

Eversheds Sutherland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Health and wellness support

Diversity and inclusion focus

Pro bono / community involvement

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland is seeking a Learning & Development Business Partner to shape and deliver our people development strategy. Based in Birmingham with options for Leeds or London, you’ll work in a hybrid pattern three days in the office, collaborating across borders to drive talent outcomes.

You’ll design, implement and evaluate learning solutions for diverse audiences, leveraging technology and data to boost engagement and business impact. A proactive, collaborative mind-set is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a learning and development advisory role, ideally within a professional services setting.
• Experience designing, implementing and evaluating learning solutions for diverse audiences and levels of seniority.
• Experience using learning technologies, digital learning solutions and data to drive engagement and decision-making.
• Excellent programme and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how learning and development supports organisational performance.
• A proactive, collaborative and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of learning and development programmes aligned to firm and talent priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement through evaluation of learning impact and industry best practice.
• Analyse learning data and trends to inform decision-making and strengthen capability across the business.
• Build strong relationships with Partners, business leaders, HR colleagues and external providers to deliver learning solutions.
• Manage external suppliers and learning partners, ensuring quality delivery and value for investment.
• Support the development and implementation of the firm's learning strategy and related initiatives.
• Maximise the use of learning technologies to improve accessibility, quality and impact across the firm.

Skills

Learning advisory

Stakeholder management

Learning technologies

Programme management

Commercial awareness

Collaborative approach

Job description

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We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We're full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we're equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we're purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We're ambitious for our clients, our communities - and for you. Whether you're starting out on your career or well established, whether you're a lawyer or in business services. If you're looking for what's next, we are too.

What to expect

Our Talent, Development and Partner Services team is recognised for its innovation and excellence in delivering tailored solutions for the development of our people. As a Learning & Development Business Partner, you'll play a key role in ensuring our talent and development strategy meets the current and future needs of our business.

You'll bring fresh ideas and excellent learning experiences to our people.

You'll be based in either our Birmingham, Leeds or London office, working a hybrid pattern with three days a week in the office, allowing for collaboration whilst supporting flexibility. Occasional travel to other offices will be required to support firmwide initiatives and training delivery.

Role and key responsibilities

The successful candidate will typically be involved in the following:

Programme Design and Delivery

• Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of learning and development programmes aligned to firm and talent priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement through the evaluation of learning impact, participant feedback and industry best practice.
• Analyse learning data and trends to inform decision-making and identify opportunities to strengthen capability across the business.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with Partners, business leaders, HR colleagues and external providers to influence and deliver learning solutions that meet business needs.
• Manage external suppliers and learning partners, ensuring quality delivery and value for investment.
• Where appropriate, coach, mentor and support colleagues, sharing expertise and promote best practice across the team.

Strategic support

• Support the development and implementation of the firm's learning strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Contribute to wider Talent and People initiatives, projects and strategic priorities as required.

Learning Technology and Digital Enablement

• Maximise the use of learning technologies to improve the accessibility, quality, efficiency and impact of learning across the firm.
• Partner with internal teams and external providers to enhance the learner experience through effective use of technology and automation.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies that support the firm's learning strategy and evolving capability requirements.

Skills and experience

We are looking for:

• Proven experience in a learning and development advisory role, ideally within a professional services setting
• Experience designing, implementing and evaluating learning solutions for diverse audiences and levels of seniority.
• Experience of using learning technologies, digital learning solutions and data to drive engagement and decision-making.
• Excellent programme and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how learning and development supports organisational performance.
• A proactive, collaborative and customer-focused approach.
• Experience working in a global or multi-jurisdictional environment would be advantageous.

What's in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We're fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, "Inclusive" is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients' goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.