Learning and Development Advisor
- Recruiter
- DAC Beachcroft
- Location
- Gloucestershire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 20 Feb 2019
- Closes
- 21 Feb 2019
- Sectors
- Human Resources
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
This role reports to the Learning & Development Manager and works alongside 5 others in the team. It is responsible for the design, delivery and evaluation of learning and development solutions, to meet the agreed business and individual development needs of the business, across both the fee and non-fee earners population. Promoting an environment of continuous learning across the firm at all times.
Core responsibilities
• Work with and support the Learning and Development Manager on Learning and Development projects.
• Act as the first point of contact providing advice and guidance on all aspects of learning and development.
• Work with the business to analyse training needs, develop, co-ordinate and maintain learning programmes to ensure that all learning is delivered in line with business goals.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programmes delivered and provide input to continuously improve practices.
• Develop relationships with external training suppliers, e.g. for technical and business skills training and support the L&D Manager in procuring new solutions when required.
• Work with internal subject matter experts to design and deliver workshops and skills sessions as required.
• Deal with day to day queries and support the maintenance of the firm's Learning Management System (LEAP).
• Work with the Talent Partner on the co-ordination of our trainee solicitor and apprenticeship recruitment and development programmes
• Alongside the recruitment team support the NQ process across the firm
• Maintain networks and continuous professional development, keeping up to date with the latest approaches to learning and development.
• Adhere to all DAC Beachcroft Policies.
Key skills
• Good attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Experience in learning and development theory and application.
• Experience of working with subject matter experts in the design and delivery of training materials.
• A good level of computer literacy - Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work with and understand bespoke systems quickly
• Project Management skills.
• Experience of working with Learning Management Systems.
• CIPD Certificate in Training Practice (or equivalent qualification) - (highly desirable)
• Minimum 2/3 A levels including English grade C and above or equivalent.
• Experience of working within a law firm and knowledge of regulatory training requirements for the profession - (desirable)
• Experience of recruitment for graduate and apprenticeship training programmes - (desirable)
The team
The Human Resources function comprises circa 40 team members across specialist functions including Recruitment, Reward, Employee Relations, HR Service Desk, Learning & Development and the Business Partner team.
About the firm
We are a leading international legal business with over 2,400 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We have 11 offices in the UK as well as offices in Dublin, Madrid, Singapore, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Miami. We also have associations/alliances with firms in Northern Ireland, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Brazil, Peru, Central America, Argentina, the USA, Australia and Germany.
We are known for our market-leading presence in sectors such as Insurance, Health and Real Estate. This is complemented by a fast-growing Business Advisory capability. We represent a wide range of clients, ranging from household names to government departments and NHS bodies. We act for the majority of the top 30 insurance and financial services companies operating in the UK. We are the asset management lawyers for the UK's largest shopping centres and act for 9 of the UK's top 10 housebuilders.
We have an impressive legal pedigree, with 155 Chambers UK 2019 practice area and individual lawyer rankings, including 30 rankings at 'Band 1' level. In Legal 500 UK, 2018, the firm received top tier ranking for 32 of its practice areas and 59 practice areas in the top two tiers. In March 2018, we were named as one of Legal Week's Best Legal Advisors for the third year running, achieving category-leading satisfaction scores for our commercial approach, service delivery, quality of legal advice, communication & responsiveness and overall relationships.
Our vision is to be leading business advisers, recognised for our insight and our outstanding commitment to clients, and for being the place where talented people want to work. For further details on our work and our culture, please visit .
Application Details
DAC Beachcroft is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from every sector of the community. We also welcome direct applications. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV. Your application will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
Core responsibilities
• Work with and support the Learning and Development Manager on Learning and Development projects.
• Act as the first point of contact providing advice and guidance on all aspects of learning and development.
• Work with the business to analyse training needs, develop, co-ordinate and maintain learning programmes to ensure that all learning is delivered in line with business goals.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programmes delivered and provide input to continuously improve practices.
• Develop relationships with external training suppliers, e.g. for technical and business skills training and support the L&D Manager in procuring new solutions when required.
• Work with internal subject matter experts to design and deliver workshops and skills sessions as required.
• Deal with day to day queries and support the maintenance of the firm's Learning Management System (LEAP).
• Work with the Talent Partner on the co-ordination of our trainee solicitor and apprenticeship recruitment and development programmes
• Alongside the recruitment team support the NQ process across the firm
• Maintain networks and continuous professional development, keeping up to date with the latest approaches to learning and development.
• Adhere to all DAC Beachcroft Policies.
Key skills
• Good attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Experience in learning and development theory and application.
• Experience of working with subject matter experts in the design and delivery of training materials.
• A good level of computer literacy - Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work with and understand bespoke systems quickly
• Project Management skills.
• Experience of working with Learning Management Systems.
• CIPD Certificate in Training Practice (or equivalent qualification) - (highly desirable)
• Minimum 2/3 A levels including English grade C and above or equivalent.
• Experience of working within a law firm and knowledge of regulatory training requirements for the profession - (desirable)
• Experience of recruitment for graduate and apprenticeship training programmes - (desirable)
The team
The Human Resources function comprises circa 40 team members across specialist functions including Recruitment, Reward, Employee Relations, HR Service Desk, Learning & Development and the Business Partner team.
About the firm
We are a leading international legal business with over 2,400 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We have 11 offices in the UK as well as offices in Dublin, Madrid, Singapore, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Miami. We also have associations/alliances with firms in Northern Ireland, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Brazil, Peru, Central America, Argentina, the USA, Australia and Germany.
We are known for our market-leading presence in sectors such as Insurance, Health and Real Estate. This is complemented by a fast-growing Business Advisory capability. We represent a wide range of clients, ranging from household names to government departments and NHS bodies. We act for the majority of the top 30 insurance and financial services companies operating in the UK. We are the asset management lawyers for the UK's largest shopping centres and act for 9 of the UK's top 10 housebuilders.
We have an impressive legal pedigree, with 155 Chambers UK 2019 practice area and individual lawyer rankings, including 30 rankings at 'Band 1' level. In Legal 500 UK, 2018, the firm received top tier ranking for 32 of its practice areas and 59 practice areas in the top two tiers. In March 2018, we were named as one of Legal Week's Best Legal Advisors for the third year running, achieving category-leading satisfaction scores for our commercial approach, service delivery, quality of legal advice, communication & responsiveness and overall relationships.
Our vision is to be leading business advisers, recognised for our insight and our outstanding commitment to clients, and for being the place where talented people want to work. For further details on our work and our culture, please visit .
Application Details
DAC Beachcroft is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from every sector of the community. We also welcome direct applications. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV. Your application will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.