Do you have a passion for developing trainee and newly qualified lawyers?
If so, that will play a big part in our new Learning & Development Manager role.
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
The role Reporting to the Head of Learning and Development, you will be a member of the Learning and Development team.
You'll take responsibility for our emerging talent programme as well as developing and delivering many other learning and development interventions for Mills and Reeve.
The role requires close liaison with many people, in particular the graduate recruitment co-ordinator, professional support lawyers (PSLs), human resources, marketing, national service line leaders, support service heads, regulatory bodies and external providers.
This may suit someone with a background in practicing law who is passionate about development The person Given the responsibilities of this role, it is likely your background will include experience of: Experience of training and developing others within a fast paced, intellectually rigorous environment (professional service firm experience preferred) Excellent presentation, training and facilitation skills Well-developed personal and project management skills Strong interest and desire to develop self Interested in innovation and new ways to learn The activities To take responsibility for developing the M&R Emerging Talent Programme.
This includes organising how this is run with support from others in the firm and delivery of specific developmental modules To identify learning and development needs driven by the firm's strategy and by analysis of data gathered from discussions and the internal performance review system To deliver regular learning interventions to both lawyer and business services cohorts.
E.g.
lawyer inductions To support the development of the firm's annual learning and development plans, and continually enhance programmes to meet evolving needs To deliver development personally, or source and manage external providers where more appropriate e.g.
training, facilitation, coaching, blended learning To develop a blended learning approach including expertise in using a Learning Management System to curate, deliver and evaluate learning To design and develop or procure best practice resources, e-learning, apps and support to complement traditional classroom learning To project manage and support the successful delivery of national firm events/initiatives To develop, manage and evaluate projects that support business improvement initiatives e.g.
diversity initiatives, setting up mentoring schemes, externally run collaboration events Ensure that training records comply with the CPD needs of professional bodies, in particular the SRA and the Bar Council We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The benefits As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.
Click here to find out more about our core benefit offering.
Pre employment screening If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening.
This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role.
Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.
The firm Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve.
Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises.
We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.
We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need.
And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations.
Our 1,250 plus people and over 750 lawyers share one vision - achieving more for clients.
By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people.
Our mantra is "Achieve more.
Together.
", which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase!
We're also ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and were recently awarded Platinum Investors in People.
and finally Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive.
We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm.
We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.
To find out more about our diversity and inclusion work, visit our website .