Talent and Development Coordinator

Forbes Solicitors; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Preston is seeking a Talent and Development Coordinator to join their award-winning team. This full-time role involves managing the end-to-end recruitment process and supporting employee development programs. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and prior experience in HR or administrative roles. The firm offers extensive benefits, including 33 days annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Enhanced family friendly policies

Ongoing professional development

Health care benefits

Retail and gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a coordination, administrative, or support role.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office Applications and other admin based systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across the firm.
• Manage and maintain the ATS and recruitment records.
• Support onboarding process for new hires.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Data management

Education

5 GCSEs at Grades 4 9, including English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

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12.08.2025

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UK Employer of the Year 2024: Silver (250+) - Investors in People Awards

The Role

Forbes Solicitors LLP are seeking a Talent and Development Coordinator to join our Award Winning People team at our Walton Summit Office. This role is full time, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The Talent and Development Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the Firm’s recruitment process and employee development initiatives. This role will be responsible for coordinating end-to-end recruitment activities, including onboarding and early careers programmes, and providing administrative and data support across the firms learning and development systems.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for achieving successful outcomes such as:

• Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across the firm, ensuring timely and efficient delivery;
• Act as the primary point of contact for candidates and hiring managers to deliver a professional service;
• Manage and maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and recruitment records, ensuring accuracy and compliance;
• Support the onboarding process by coordinating documentation, inductions, and system access for new hires;
• Coordinate and support the Graduate Recruitment team with early careers and graduate recruitment by supporting trainee and apprenticeship schemes;
• Provide logistical support for Learning and Development (L&D) programmes, including booking venues, coordinating materials, managing virtual platforms, and tracking attendance;
• Promote internal learning resources, including the learning hub and wider development initiatives;
• Maintain accurate learning and development records and generate insights from feedback and engagement data;
• Assist in the creation and evaluation of L&D data KPIs and reporting ROI to inform programme effectiveness;
• Maintain and report on the department’s balanced scorecard to track progress against talent and development KPIs;
• Support the coordination of the Performance Development Review (PDR) process and related analytics to support the Firms talent and succession planning;
• Support in the identification and development of the Firm’s wider EVP.

The Person

We will be progressing applicants to the next stage based on their demonstrated knowledge, experience, and skills in:

• Have 5 GCSEs at Grades 4 9, including English and Maths (or equivalent);
• Previous experience in a coordination, administrative, or support role;
• Previous experience working on admin based IT systems, i.e. data inputting;
• Demonstrates a good understanding of Microsoft Office Applications and other admin based systems;
• Demonstrates excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping and reporting;
• Demonstrates good communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn;
• Demonstrates the ability to work within a team;
• Demonstrates a good aptitude in dealing with data, and the ability to interpret and present insights/reports effectively;
• Aligns with the Firms values;
• Previous experience in a recruitment, HR, or L&D roles;
• Experience with an ATS or L&D platform;

If you are interested in this role or in joining Forbes Solicitors, please visit our website to learn more about us.

The Firm

At Forbes Solicitors, we believe in creating a supportive and collaborative environment where our team members can thrive and develop themselves and others. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services and have offices across the North, with deep roots in Lancashire. Our team are known for its genuine, practical advice and passion for achieving the best results. We are real people who listen to each other and work together to deliver exceptional service.

We are proud to have been awarded UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250+) at the Investors in People Awards 2024 and the Firm is ranked as a Legal 500 Top Tier Firm and a Chambers and Partners Leading Firm.

We are a values led Firm and are looking for people who embody our values: authenticity, striving for exceptional results, and unity in teamwork to join our award-winning Firm.

The Benefits

We are dedicated to supporting our people and offer a range of benefits, including:

• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service;
• Annual leave purchase scheme (Subject to T&Cs)
• Enhanced family friendly policies and pay for Maternity, Paternity and Adoption;
• Celebration and Volunteer leave
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities (Career Framework)
• Additional long service awards
• Subsidised tuck shops
• Staff discount on Firm services
• Health care benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services)
• BUPA (Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependents)
• Retail and gym membership discounts
• Recruitment and legal department referrals (Subject to T&Cs)
• Annual Events

Forbes is an equal opportunities and disability-confident employer, accredited by Investors in People and ISO 9001 quality management systems. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment, service provision, and supplier engagement, and strive to maintain a workforce that reflects the local community.