Senior Learning & Development Advisor

Boodle Hatfield Llp.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Senior Learning & Development Advisor to enhance staff training and development. In this role, you will assess training needs, design educational initiatives, and ensure compliance with legal training standards. Ideal candidates possess a minimum of 3 years' L&D experience, excellent project management skills, and a strong understanding of CPD requirements. This position offers a dynamic work environment in the City of London.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an L&D role, ideally within legal or professional services.
• Proven ability to conduct training needs analysis and deliver effective training programmes.
• Strong knowledge of CPD, SRA requirements, and legal qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Partners and HR colleagues to assess training needs.
• Design and deliver L&D initiatives aligned with business strategy.
• Drive the Talent Academy and manage the annual training calendar.

Skills

Training needs analysis

Project management

Communication

LMS platforms

CPD knowledge

Job description

Overview

Boodle Hatfield has been providing practical advice to businesses and individuals for over 300 years. Our clients come from a wide range of sectors, both in the UK and internationally, and include some of the most well-established owner-managed businesses and property companies as well as fast-growing entrepreneurial enterprises and ultra-high net worth families. Our chief priority is helping our clients achieve their commercial objectives, whatever form their business takes.

Our approach is to become the long-term trusted adviser to leading wealth creators and owners as well as their commercial and investment enterprises. Our holistic understanding of our clients\' structures and affairs enables us to provide the most appropriate and commercial advice to them. This approach has enabled us, throughout our 300 plus year history, to help our clients successfully navigate the continually changing and sometimes challenging markets in which they operate.

The HR team plays a vital role in supporting the Firm\'s people strategy and fostering a continued positive and inclusive workplace culture. The team currently comprises the HR Director, two HR Business Partners, a Senior HR Advisor, and an HR Assistant. As a close-knit and proactive team, we are committed to delivering high-quality support to all employees across the Firm, including Partners, Directors, our legal fee earning teams and Firm Management Services (FMS).

The business is growing and this is an additional role to bring in a Senior Learning & Development Advisor to support the Firm\'s commitment to training and continued competence across all levels of the business and further develop our learning and development activity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Partners, Department Heads, PSL\'s, FMS Directors, and HR colleagues to assess training needs across the firm.
• Design and deliver L&D initiatives aligned with business strategy and regulatory requirements (e.g. SRA, CPD, employment law changes).
• Support internal subject matter experts in developing training materials such as presentations, handouts, e-learning modules, and workshops.
• Source and manage relationships with external training providers and accreditors.
• Drive the Talent Academy and oversee the annual training calendar, including legal updates, soft skills, leadership, and compliance training.
• Take responsibility for the Firm\`s Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring accurate training records and accessible materials. Collaborating with Departments to ensure mandatory training is implemented as required.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of internal career development frameworks and progression pathways.
• Evaluate training engagement and effectiveness using feedback and data, and apply insights to improve future offerings.
• Monitor L&D metrics and manage the L&D budget as part of the overall HR budget.
• Collaborating with the Graduate Recruitment Team, Training Principal and external providers in supporting Trainee Solicitors and Apprentices with development plans aligned to the SQE and other qualification routes.
• Lead the Firm\`s apprenticeship levy strategy and develop related initiatives.
• Stay up to date on L&D best practices, legal training trends, and maintain a relevant professional network.
• Ensure compliance with SRA and other regulatory training requirements, including the annual Practising Certificate renewal process.
• Act as the first point of contact for L&D queries, providing expert advice to managers and staff.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development across the firm.
• Collaborate with the wider HR team on initiatives such as employee engagement, diversity & inclusion, and performance management.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new HR policies and procedures as required.
• Prepare study agreements in line with the Firm\'s policies.
• Set up, maintain and promote a centralised resource hub on the intranet.
• General administration duties associated with this role.

Skills and experience

• Minimum 3 years` experience in an L&D role, ideally within legal or professional services.
• Proven ability to conduct training needs analysis and deliver effective training programmes.
• Strong knowledge of CPD, SRA requirements, and legal qualifications (including SQE).
• Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills.
• Confident facilitator and trainer, able to engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across all levels.
• Experience using LMS platforms and digital/AI tools for L&D delivery is desirable.
• Familiarity with ESG and diversity & inclusion training content is advantageous.

Equal opportunities

Boodle Hatfield is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment through its inclusive and supportive environment. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the Firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are fully committed to a working environment in which all people can excel.