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Learning and Development Adviser - 9 Months Fixed Term Contract
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Job Title Learning & Development Adviser - 9 Months Fixed Term Contract
Department Leadership, Learning & Development, People Team
Location Birmingham
Reports To Learning and Development Manager (Munich)
Working Hours 35 hours per week, 9:30am to 5:30pm, but additional hours may be required. We are happy to consider agile and flexible working patterns. Our approach to hybrid working allows for up to 40% of time working from home and 60% in the office. Please contact a member of the recruitment team to discuss further.
Firm Description Hogan Lovells is one of the leading global law firms. Our distinctive market position is founded on our exceptional breadth of our practice, on deep industry knowledge, and on our 'one team' global approach. Formed through the combination of two top international law firms, Hogan Lovells has over 40 offices worldwide.
In the UK Hogan Lovells has offices in Birmingham and London. The Birmingham office opened in 2015 and has practice areas including Corporate/Commercial, Disputes, Finance and Real Estate, as well as our Legal Delivery Centre and Business teams.
Department Description The Global Leadership, Learning & Development team is part of the firm’s People function and supports the delivery of the People strategy across regions through global, regional, and local development programmes, workshops, e-learning, and other career development activities.
Role Overview The Learning and Development Adviser will support the design and delivery of live programmes and virtual instructor‑led programmes for senior lawyers. They will be responsible for planning, organising logistics, updating materials and hosting the programmes as well as communicating with participants and faculty. This role will collaborate with the Leadership, Learning & Development team globally and may facilitate workshops for junior and associate lawyers.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
* Work with the relevant EMEA Learning & Development Manager to develop, plan, coordinate and deliver in-person milestone programmes and core professional workshops for lawyers across the EMEA region.
* Coordinate all aspects of programme event logistics (facilities, hotels, restaurants, etc.) and manage the in-person and virtual elements of the programmes, including evening events.
* Supervise the Learning and Development Coordinator assigned to the programme, ensuring their tasks are completed adequately.
* Create and update agendas, timetables, session planners and facilitation materials.
* Brief the project team on duties and responsibilities during the programme.
* Communicate effectively with participants and contributors (internal and external), including partner sponsors, other contributing partners and coaches.
* Build and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders and Hogan Lovells departments.
* Source and book external event locations and service providers in line with budget and programme needs.
* Manage the budget for the programme and liaise with accounts regarding suppliers’ invoices and payments.
* Gather, review and evaluate feedback to continuously improve content and delivery methods.
Other Responsibilities
* Support other EMEA development programmes in the UK according to capacity.
* Track and oversee programme costs and contribute to the annual budget process.
* Keep up to date with the latest trends and best practices in learning and development, proposing new topics and innovative approaches.
* Be a point of contact for learning and development queries.
Specific duties or responsibilities may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changes in personnel and management structure, staff location or services. All members of the firm participate in our Responsible Business program.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
* Several years’ experience in a professional services environment in a Learning and Development role.
* Professional certification in learning and development (e.g., CIPD) is desirable.
* Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and IT tools (Teams, Zoom, polling/quizzes, etc.). Familiar with LMS systems such as CSOD or similar.
General Attributes
* Commitment to high levels of client service.
* Builds and maintains professional relationships with colleagues, internal clients, and external contacts.
* Collaborative team player, able to work effectively as part of a global team.
* Pro-active, self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning.
* Adaptable, able to use initiative and solve problems; willing to take on new challenges.
* Resilient and able to work under pressure.
* Demonstrates initiative and a proactive attitude.
* Excellent project management and prioritisation skills; able to manage multiple projects.
* Understands processes for delivering successful training programs, including budget management.
* High attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and processes.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Exercises confidentiality, tact and discretion.
* Reliably delivers on objectives and commitments.
* Interest in facilitating training.
* Willingness to travel as required (including overseas) to deliver programmes.
Aggile Working Statement
Our goal is to embed flexibility across our business by offering agile working options and discussing arrangements as needed.
Equal Opportunities Employment Statement
It is Hogan Lovells’ policy to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions will be made based on the requirements of the job and must not be influenced by race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or disability. All vacancies are open to direct applicants. Recruitment agencies: we have a preferred supplier list for all roles.
Seniority level not applicable. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Human Resources. Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services.
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