Harrison Drury Solicitors
Learning & Development Manager
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Learning & Development Manager – Harrison Drury
About Harrison Drury
Harrison Drury is a market-leading firm of solicitors with offices across Lancashire, Cumbria, and Staffordshire. We’re proud to have been named one of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For for the third consecutive year, including:
- 40th place in the Top 100 Best Mid-Sized Companies
- 10th place in the Best Companies to Work For in the Law Sector
Our commitment to fostering a supportive, people-focused workplace reflects our values. With over 100 years of history, we remain a well-established firm, but our ambition and growth mirror that of a dynamic, forward-thinking business. Now is an exciting time to join us.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Learning & Development (L&D) Manager to lead, shape, and deliver our firmwide L&D strategy. This key role within our HR team will focus on designing and embedding high-quality learning solutions that support colleagues at every career stage.
Reporting to the Head of HR, you will collaborate with Line Managers, Department Heads, and senior stakeholders to ensure the L&D offering aligns with business priorities and drives performance across the firm.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Management
- Design, structure, and manage the firm’s L&D provision as a high-impact support function.
- Lead the development and ongoing management of the Learning Management System (LMS) or equivalent platform, ensuring structured and accessible training for all colleagues.
- Maintain accurate training records, LMS data, and governance processes.
Financial & Operational Oversight
- Manage the L&D budget and Apprenticeship Levy, providing regular updates to the Head of HR.
- Conduct detailed learning needs analyses and create rolling training plans for:
- Firmwide development
- Departmental initiatives
- Individual career progression
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Stakeholder & Supplier Relationships
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
- Manage relationships with external L&D suppliers and partners.
Innovation & Delivery
- Design, deliver, and evaluate L&D initiatives using modern, engaging, and technology-enhanced methods, including digital learning content.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning across the organisation.
Data & Reporting
- Collate and analyse data to produce insightful reports, including Board-level reporting.
Strategic Support
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Support firmwide HR projects, including:
- Investors in People accreditation
- Best Companies initiatives
- Internal events and training requirements
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Contribute to recruitment and talent development activities.
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Ensure effective training support for solicitors to meet SRA competence requirements.
Essential Experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to scope, design, and deliver L&D programmes at all organisational levels.
- Background in the legal or professional services sector.
- Strong project management experience, including managing large-scale change programmes.
- Experience operating at middle-management level.
- Leadership and line-management development experience.
Desirable Experience
- Business coaching experience.
- Strong relationship-management skills.
- Knowledge of SRA solicitor competencies and qualification routes.
- Experience in implementing or managing an L&D software platform.
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Qualifications & Technical Skills
- CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) qualification.
- Full competence in Microsoft Office applications.
Behavioural Competencies
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
- Confident and effective public speaker.
- Willingness to travel as required.
- Hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
Benefits
At Harrison Drury, we value our people and prioritise their wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Hybrid working policy to support work-life balance.
- Employee bonus scheme and annual pay review.
- Medicash health benefits cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Progressive holiday entitlement (increasing with length of service).
- 2 days paid time off for voluntary work each year.
- Free conveyancing for the purchase/sale of your primary residence.
- Free individual or mirror Wills provided.
- Employee referral scheme.
- Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process.
- Regular social events, including our annual Christmas party and staff recognition awards.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a trusted, award-winning firm that values its people.
- Work alongside recognised experts in the legal industry.
- Enjoy a supportive culture that invests in development and wellbeing.
- Benefit from flexible working arrangements tailored to your lifestyle.
- Contribute to a growing team and make a meaningful impact.
Harrison Drury is a people business with relationships at its heart. We deliver legal services as trusted partners to businesses, individuals, and families across Lancashire, Cumbria, Manchester, Merseyside, and Staffordshire.
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