Overview
Learning & Development Manager to cover maternity leave for 12–14 months FTC. This is a part-time role, ideally three days a week with a flexible working pattern. The start date is January 2026. You will be based at our Southampton and/or Guildford site with travel to other Moore Barlow sites (Woking, Richmond, Lymington and London) as required. The role offers a combination of in-office and remote working.
Day to Day / Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of our core learning offering, including leadership development, team development, and embedding our values and behaviours.
* Collaborate with People Business Partners to identify skills gaps and provide smart, just-in-time learning solutions.
* Design and deliver learning programmes focused on leadership, critical business processes, values, and team development.
* Drive a positive, inclusive learning culture aligned with the firm’s strategic priorities.
* Manage the L&D budget and make effective use of the Apprenticeship Levy.
* Ensure compliance with professional and regulatory training record requirements.
* Produce quarterly reports for senior stakeholders and monitor/ evaluate learning effectiveness to drive continuous improvement.
What We Look For / Qualifications
* Experience managing end-to-end L&D programmes.
* Strong facilitation, consultancy and communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders.
* Strong organisational, project and budget management skills.
* Passion for delivering accessible and impactful learning.
Desirable
* Experience in a law firm or legal education setting.
* Licensed in psychometric tools.
* Knowledge of apprenticeship frameworks and provider relationships.
* Understanding of how to influence performance through culture.
What We Can Offer
Our culture is open, diverse and inclusive with a commitment to personal development. We offer hybrid and flexible working where possible, a competitive benefits package including 28 days’ annual leave, private medical insurance, income protection, life assurance, a firmwide bonus scheme and a generous pension scheme.
About Moore Barlow
We are a top regional career law firm with a simple mission – to make a difference. We support our clients and the communities we help through outstanding legal services with empathy and expertise. We are focused on creating a great experience for our people and supporting their careers and development.
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