Learning & Development Business Partner

Fletchers Solicitors Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm as a Learning & Development Business Partner, where you'll shape learning initiatives and enhance skills within a supportive culture. This hybrid role offers flexibility and a chance to impact professional growth while enjoying excellent benefits.

Benefits

35 days holiday annually

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Medicash medical cover

Company sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes

Regular funded social events

Monthly vouchers for nominees

Qualifications

• Experience in designing, delivering, and facilitating L&D interventions and e-learning.
• Experience in onboarding new staff.
• Budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head of L&D to develop training for non-legal functions.
• Plan and deliver onboarding for new staff across offices.
• Manage apprenticeships and relationships with training providers.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Budget Management

Relationship Management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Qualifications in L&D, training, teaching, or law

Job description

Role: Learning & Development Business Partner

Location: Primarily based in the North West of England with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, Southport, and a team in Cambridge. We offer flexible hybrid working, balancing remote work with time in our modern offices.

Join Fletchers Solicitors as our Learning & Development Business Partner
Hybrid working | Legal sector | Supportive culture | Excellent benefits

At Fletchers, we foster an inclusive culture, collaborative spirit, and a commitment to our people's growth. We seek a dynamic Learning & Development Business Partner to join our hybrid team, combining home and office work.

This role offers the chance to shape learning initiatives, partnering with leaders to develop impactful programs that enhance skills, unlock potential, and improve performance.

In return, Fletchers offers:

• A 35-hour workweek
• A bonus scheme (based on targets)
• 35 days holiday annually, including bank holidays and Christmas closure, with options to purchase additional days
• A pension scheme with salary sacrifice options
• Life Assurance
• Medicash medical cover
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working for work-life balance
• Regular funded social events
• Monthly vouchers for nominees

Main Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Head of L&D to develop training for non-legal functions
• Plan and deliver onboarding for new staff across offices
• Identify and implement learning solutions through consultation
• Create and facilitate learning materials, including e-learning, videos, mentoring, and coaching
• Manage apprenticeships, relationships with training providers, and oversee the Apprenticeship Levy
• Assist with administering development programs
• Promote and manage the Learning Management System
• Communicate learning opportunities and handle queries
• Build relationships with external providers
• Support professional qualifications and apprenticeships processes
• Monitor and report on program delivery, impact, and KPIs
• Manage L&D budget and Apprenticeship Levy utilization
• Stay updated on relevant practice developments
• Deliver in-person and online training on soft skills and professional development

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Passion for learning and professional growth
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in designing, delivering, and facilitating L&D interventions and e-learning
• Experience in onboarding new staff
• Budget management experience
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Strong relationship management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technology tools
• Discretion with confidential information

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Previous L&D experience
• Qualifications in L&D, training, teaching, or law (preferred but not essential)
• Knowledge of Apprenticeship programs and the Levy

We may close this role early depending on candidate volume and quality.

About Fletchers Solicitors:

Fletchers is a growing law firm specializing in personal injury and clinical negligence, with strong rankings in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We have offices across the North-West and a hybrid work model. Our culture promotes work-life balance, growth opportunities, and diversity. We support various initiatives including apprenticeships, training contracts, and the Fletchers Foundation. We are committed to an inclusive environment and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities.