Ashley Kate HR & Finance
Learning and Development Manager
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Learning & Development Manager
Guildford | Hybrid Working (4 Days On-Site)
£60,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Learning & Development professional with a background in the legal sector? Do you have the expertise to build and embed a modern L&D strategy that supports business growth, develops talent, and strengthens career progression?
We are partnering with a well-established and highly respected law firm to recruit a Learning & Development Manager. This is a newly enhanced role, offering the opportunity to shape and drive the firm's people development agenda at an exciting stage of its evolution.
The Opportunity
Reporting into the HR leadership team, you will take ownership of the firm's Learning & Development strategy, ensuring colleagues at all levels have access to high-quality development opportunities that support both individual growth and business objectives. You will play a key role in creating clear career pathways, enhancing capability frameworks, supporting succession planning, and embedding a culture of continuous learning across the organisation.
This is a highly visible role with significant scope to influence and make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the firm's Learning & Development strategy.
- Conduct comprehensive Training Needs Analysis (TNA) across all business areas.
- Design and embed competency frameworks aligned to performance and development objectives.
- Support the implementation of a new performance review framework linked to competencies and career progression.
- Create clear career pathways and succession planning processes.
- Partner with business leaders to identify capability gaps and development solutions.
- Support and provide recommendations to the firm's Training Committee.
- Lead the design and delivery of learning programmes across both legal and business support functions.
- Develop blended learning solutions, including digital and online learning resources.
- Work closely with HR, Compliance, and IT teams to enhance learning infrastructure and delivery.
- Support trainee development programmes and wider talent initiatives.
- Ensure learning activities align with SRA requirements and emerging best practice around supervision and competence.
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About You
We are keen to speak with Learning & Development professionals who have experience within a law firm or professional services environment. You will bring:
- Proven experience in a Learning & Development Manager or Senior L&D role.
- Strong understanding of SRA regulations, lawyer competency requirements, and professional development frameworks.
- Experience designing competency frameworks and career development pathways.
- Expertise in Training Needs Analysis and organisational capability development.
- Experience supporting performance management and succession planning initiatives.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- The ability to move strategically while remaining hands-on in delivery.
- A passion for creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences.
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What's on Offer?
- Salary of £60,000 - £65,000
- Hybrid working with 4 days on-site and 1 day from home
- 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Private BUPA cover for employees, with the option to add family members
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Enhanced maternity leave with 6 months' full pay
- Enhanced paternity leave with 3 weeks' full pay
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and ambitious legal practice where Learning & Development is a genuine strategic priority and where you can shape the future of talent development across the business.
To apply or find out more, please contact Jacqui Wall for a confidential discussion.
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