Learning & Development Business Partner (Legal)
Fletchers Solicitors is seeking a Learning & Development Business Partner (Legal). Location: predominantly based in the North West of England, with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton & Southport, and a team in Cambridge. We offer hybrid and flexible working practices balancing working from home with time in our modern offices. Hybrid working | Legal sector | Supportive culture | Excellent benefits.
Are you passionate about empowering people through learning? We are looking for a forward-thinking Learning & Development Business Partner to drive meaningful development initiatives that help our legal teams grow, thrive, and deliver even greater impact. In this key role, you’ll partner with stakeholders across the business to identify skills needs and implement innovative L&D solutions that enhance individual capability and support overall business productivity. With a hybrid working model, a strong culture of collaboration, and a comprehensive benefits package, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape careers and make a real difference.
In Return Fletchers Can Offer
* 35 hours working week
* Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
* 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas closure; option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year
* Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
* Life Assurance Policy
* Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
* Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
* Varied calendar of funded company social events
* Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
Main Responsibilities
* Work closely with Director of Legal Training to maintain relations and develop training with the legal teams, including the Costs Team and Court of Protection
* Support and deliver parts of Fletchers Academy and other legal training programmes, including assisting with the creation and delivery of a Costs Academy
* Ideally have a legal/costs background and be able to draw on experience to train others
* Work proactively to identify and provide learning and development solutions through consultation with others across the company, mainly in the legal teams
* Write, deliver and facilitate internal learning materials using an appropriate approach, including e-learning, video, mentoring and coaching
* Oversee the Apprenticeship programme, including developing and maintaining good relationships with apprentices, managing the Apprenticeship Levy and maintaining relationships with training providers
* Assist with the administration and delivery of the Fletchers’ Rising Stars and Associates development programmes
* Shared responsibility for the Fletchers induction process, including training new team members and supporting their ongoing development
* Shared responsibility for the development, promotion and use of our Learning Management System (Acteon)
* Communicating opportunities internally and answering queries from team members
* Develop and maintain good relationships with external learning providers, barristers’ Chambers, LMS providers, etc
* Support internal processes for professional qualifications and assist the Head of Department with the legal qualifications
* Assist with the management of relationships with non-legal departments
* Ensure that statutory training requirements are met
* Provide data and reports to monitor delivery of programmes, evaluate their quality, assess impact on productivity and ensure KPIs are met
* Plan expenditure, monitor the L&D budget (and use of the Apprenticeship Levy) and ensure its use is maximised throughout the year
* Keep up to date with practice developments in relevant areas
* Deliver active training in person and online in relation to legal topics
Essential Skills And Experience
* A passion to help people learn, develop and grow as professionals
* Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience
* Experience of writing, delivering and facilitating learning and development interventions and designing e-learning
* Experience of managing budgets
* Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
* Excellent organisational skills
* Ability to engage and manage key stakeholder relationships
* Excellent Microsoft Office and general technology skills
* Ability to maintain discretion in confidential matters
Desirable Skills And Experience
* Previous experience of working in the legal sector would be helpful – the role will require the successful applicant to deliver training on a range of legal topics
* Understanding of or a background in costs would be helpful
* A qualification in L&D, training, teaching or Law is preferred but not essential
* Existing knowledge of Apprenticeship programmes and the Apprenticeship Levy would be ideal
About Fletchers Solicitors
Fletchers is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We evolved into the Fletchers Group with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation. We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector. Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements and invest in development and qualifications for our people. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are Disability Confident.
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