People Development Advisor

Fieldfisher; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Belfast seeks a People Development Advisor to support training and development initiatives, ensuring excellent employee growth. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, and experience in a similar professional services environment is preferred. The ideal candidate will help design and implement learning programmes while providing crucial support for various training projects.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life assurance

Matched pension contributions up to 7%

Holiday trading

Modern office space in Titanic Quarter

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Ability to collaborate and engage with internal colleagues.
• Strong enthusiasm for learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Advise on People Development requirements for solicitors and barristers.
• Identify capability gaps and implement training programmes.
• Support the annual training schedule for all offices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Flexible and self-motivated

Experience in professional services

Job description

People Development Advisor

Join a dynamic and fast‑paced People Development team at Fieldfisher, where you will play a crucial role in supporting our training and development initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to maintaining excellence in employee development and ensuring the seamless execution of various training and growth programmes. Your efforts will directly impact the career progression and skill enhancement of our employees.

The People Development team, which is part of the wider HR department, services all of our European network of offices, as well as providing support to our US office. We work closely with the firm's lawyers, business services and legal support services to help boost them from where they are now to where they need to be to provide the best service to their clients.

Through our Business Skills curricula, Academy programmes and other programmes and projects, we enable people to build new capabilities and grow their existing skillsets, to ensure they can meet their individual, team and firm objectives.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Graduate Recruitment Team and HR to help advise on all PD requirements for solicitors, barristers, trainee solicitors and legal executives and helping record training hours
• Helping identify capability gaps and implementing learning approaches and programmes to bridge these gaps
• Supporting on the annual training schedule and delivery of the Business Skills Syllabus for all European Offices and Silicon Valley
• Assisting on the development and running of core PD Programmes (these are likely to include the trainee programmes, FE Academies, Business Skills Syllabus and others as the need arises)
• Helping advise on the design and delivery on training programmes for entry level joiners (E.g. Trainees Solicitors, Apprentices, Trainee Legal Support Services and Legal Practitioners)
• Advising on discrete programmes (e.g. the working parent programme, and Expectant Parents workshop)
• Assisting with the design and delivery some of the in‑house skills training sessions
• Supporting on the completion of the annual PD deliverables
• Liaising with external providers on occasion for delivery of programmes
• Liaising with the PSL group and Training Reps on departmental training needs
• Liaising with colleagues across the firm to advise on People Development needs
• Working with the wider HR team to support HR/PD initiatives
• Being a key contact for Managers and LSS Team Leaders
• Research and project coordination as required
• Coordinating the internal Academy programmes and flagship programmes such as Path to Partnership and the New Partner Transition programme

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage time effectively, think ahead and around challenges and provide solutions
• Confident communication, and ability to engage and collaborate with internal colleagues
• Excellent attention to detail
• Enthusiasm for learning and development processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to adapt to new software
• A proactive, self‑motivated and flexible approach to work – with the ability to work independently, and collaboratively within a team
• Experience in a similar role in a professional services environment is desirable

Who are we looking for?

• We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.

What do we offer?

• You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
• In the office or WFH? We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
• Beyond salary We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher .
• Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
• Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.
• Funnel your interests You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.

Inclusion is not exclusive:

If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.

We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine, at interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.

For accessibility information on our Belfast office, visit: Accessing Fieldfisher Belfast Hub ¦ Fieldfisher

What to do next:

• Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV.
• Successful applications will be invited to a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
• Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
• For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face‑to‑face meeting.
• We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can't always promise that. We will work around everyone's availability. You can contact us at .

We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.

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