Learning and Development Executive (12-month FTC)

We are recruiting a Learning and Development Executive to work within the Learning and Development (L&D) team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

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Role overview

We are recruiting a Learning and Development Executive to work within the Learning and Development (L&D) team, which comprises one Head of L&D, one Senior Manager, three Managers, one IT Training Manager, three Advisers, two IT Trainers, and one Administrator. The team forms part of the wider Knowledge and Learning department based in the firm's London office.

The L&D team works on a broad range of learning initiatives across the firm. From legal to skills training, we look after the development needs of lawyers, members of Business Services and clients. We are highly regarded within the firm for our solutions-focussed approach and attention to detail.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and confident individual to work in a fast-paced L&D team. This varied role involves coordinating legal and business skills training, along with other members of the team. The job will involve contact with the firm's partners, lawyers and members of Business Services as well as a key role in various ongoing team projects. The individual must have strong administrative skills and be proactive in managing a varied workload.

The L&D Executive will report into a Senior Knowledge and Learning Manager but will be expected to work with the entire team to provide excellent client service.

Key responsibilities

The key responsibilities of this role are set out below and there may be others which are not listed. You may be required on occasion to work outside our normal working hours of 9:30am to 5:30pm.

• Plan and coordinate legal training for qualified lawyers and trainees across the firm including the flagship programmes. This includes scheduling dates and booking rooms/facilities; liaising with speakers (internal and external); preparing materials (often under time pressure); providing on-the ground support; collating feedback.
• Produce regular newsletters, training updates and reports for the firm's Corporate and Financing practice streams and Associate performance reviews
• Support with the coordination of the firm's Solicitor Apprentice Training Programme.
• Support with the coordination of the firm's AI Training Programme.
• Maintain relevant L&D intranet pages ensuring they are accurate and up to date.
• Be one of the L&D team's experts in the use of the firm's Learning and Performance Management system (LeaP).
• Monitor and update relevant areas of the L&D team's budget.
• Assist the L&D team with ad hoc projects as they arise, including the delivery of some L&D led sessions.
• Build solid relationships within the firm, including with lawyers (at all levels of seniority) and across other Business Services teams such as HR Advisory and Responsible Business to help promote the L&D team in its advisory role to the business.

Candidate profile

Candidates for this position must have:

• Degree-educated and/or 3+ years working within a Professional Services L&D team, with a strong interest in L&D.
• A confident, proactive and solutions-focussed individual prepared to use their initiative in managing their workload.
• Sound judgement and common-sense approach to areas of responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills when working and corresponding with internal and external clients at all levels of seniority; able to act as an ambassador for the L&D team in all client contact.
• Excellent attention to detail and good use of grammar.
• Able to work independently and as a team player on a broad range of projects.
• Solid technical skills, including an advanced knowledge of Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Copilot). Ability to familiarise with new systems (such as MS Teams, Cornerstone and SharePoint/OneDrive) quickly.
• Strong organisational skills, able to multi-task and resilient under pressure when working to tight deadlines.
• High level of professionalism and integrity; displays the highest standards of professional ethics.

Our recruitment process

We anticipate this being a two-stage process:

1st interview - Two written tests followed by an interview with an L&D Manager and L&D Adviser.

2nd interview - An interview with the Knowledge & Learning Senior Operations & Projects Manager and a Senior L&D Manager/L&D Manager.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you have any questions or require any adjustments to be made to one or both of the application or interview processes, please contact the Recruitment Team.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who best meet the minimum or essential criteria for our Business Services roles. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident 'Offer An Interview' commitment, please apply via our online application form and not via LinkedIn. You are disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a 'substantial' and 'long-term' negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. For more information about the Disability Confident scheme, please see the government website here.

We welcome applications irrespective of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, belief or marital status.

The purpose of this description is to provide guidance in relation to the general requirements of the position referred to. It is by no means an exhaustive list of the responsibilities that will be involved.

Any offer of employment with us is subject to the firm's receipt of a satisfactory report from its third party screening and vetting provider in respect of the successful candidate. Your adviser will be able to explain how this process works in practice in the event of any questions.

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Who we are

Slaughter and May is a leading international law firm, recognised throughout the business community for its exceptional legal service, commercial awareness, and commitment to clients. We advise across the spectrum of legal matters including high-profile, ground-breaking, and complex transactions, contentious matters and all aspects of risk. We deliver innovative and bespoke solutions to our clients, domestically and internationally. We provide clear legal advice that spans the globe whilst tackling the cultural nuances between jurisdictions. Our lawyers understand how to coordinate and manage matters in the jurisdictions most relevant to our clients.

Excellence is central to everything we do, and it remains one of the first words mentioned when others are asked about the firm. We are very proud of that reputation. One reason we are known for excellence is because we have always been guided by a set of values that have been an implicit part of who we are and how we operate.

Our four core values are:

1. The highest standards;

2. Independence of thought;

3. Collective endeavour;

4. Respect for all.

They are not simply a list of characteristics. They are part of a framework, as they demonstrate our commitment to our four stakeholder groups (Our clients; Our people; The firm; Society).

At Slaughter and May, with over 1,400 partners and staff worldwide, everyone's contribution is valued, and we all enjoy an open, friendly and supportive environment. We have an underlying sense of pride in who we are and what we do, and our inclusive culture gives rise to a unique diversity of thinking, which is critical to our success and helps maintain our position as a true market leader.

Business Services Development We offer a variety of learning and development opportunities to members of our Business Services team, including sessions open to everyone as well as various bespoke team and one-to-one sessions.

Our Network of Networks

The firm has eleven employee networks run by employees and supported by partners. Collectively, we form a Network of Networks, and our aim is to foster a spirit of inclusion, both amongst the networks and the firm more widely. We work collaboratively to create a more open minded and inclusive work environment.

We strive to make people feel comfortable about bringing their authentic selves to work.

Each network offers an informal support mechanism for employees with shared backgrounds, perspectives or interests and hosts a number of exciting formal and informal events throughout the year, which are open to everyone. They're a great way to meet new people in the firm, as well as to celebrate difference and learn about a variety of experiences and perspective