Learning and Development Coordinator

Norton Rose LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A top law firm in Birmingham is looking for a pro-active Learning and Development Co-ordinator to enhance team capabilities. Responsibilities include managing training activities and collaborating closely with HR. Ideal candidates will bring excellent administrative skills and experience in an L&D environment, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and growth. The firm values flexibility in working arrangements, allowing for a hybrid model. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a progressive team.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus additional options

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an L&D team, ideally in the legal sector.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong collaborative skills to meet shared goals.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of training and career development activities.
• Manage learning and development queries and communications.
• Prepare training materials and support employee development programmes.

Skills

Excellent planning, organisation, and administration skills

Knowledge of the learning and development lifecycle

Ability to build relationships across all levels

Experience in an L&D team

Knowledge of e-learning content authoring

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Bevan Brittan is a leadingcommercial law firm. Alongside our recognised expertise in housing,local government, and health and social care, we are specialists inthe construction, energy and resource management, higher educationand financial services sectors.

Supported by our valued businessservices professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teamsprovide almost 2,000 organisations with commercial, corporate,property, finance, regulatory, employment and litigation (commercialand clinical negligence) legal and advisory services.

As a responsible business, weembrace four values: Relationships, Reputation, Responsible andResults. These give us a sense of purpose. They influence thedecisions we make and how we work with each other. Importantly, theymotivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and thecommunities that we're part of.

Consistently recognised as one ofThe Times Best Law Firms and highly ranked across the legaldirectories, we are proud of our hard-earned reputation. Our 2024/25financial results confirmed both revenue and profit growth for atwelfth consecutive year, ensuring our ability to continue investingin our people.

Looking to the future, we'retargeting ambitious growth and success. And we're looking for thebest people to be part of it.

Join a team of experts and progressive thinkers

We are a small yet high performingand well-respected learning and development function within the HRteam. We work closely with stakeholders across the business toevolve our L&D strategy for our people.

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, pro-active and highly organised Learning and Development (L&D) Co-ordinator tojoin our HR team.

This is a fantastic time to join Bevan Brittan and the L&D team.The business is growing and there is plenty of opportunity to make adifference for someone who is flexible, keen to learn, support andwork collaboratively with HR colleagues. The role will report to our Senior Learning and Development Business Partner and will also workclosely with our Learning and Development Advisor.

You will be based in our Birmingham office and there may be arequirement to undertake some travel to our other office locations inBristol, London and Leeds when needed.

Bevan Brittan operates a hybrid working model based on the needs ofour clients, teams and those of the individual. Wherever possible, weaim to offer our people flexibility to work their week in a way thatsuits them, provided they are still able to meet the needs of theirclients, team, and role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support our Senior Learning and Development Business Partner and Learning and Development Advisor establishing training needs andpriorities for Bevan Brittan
• Own the administration of an annual calendar of training,induction, and career development activity at Bevan Brittan that isfit for purpose
• Manage queries to the learning and development inbox
• Play a supporting role in the successful roll-out of employeedevelopment programmes including following our attendance processes
• Assist with the preparation of training materials includingdocumentation, presentations, e-learning and video content fordelivery of high-quality training, workshops, and materials
• Liaise with internal and external training providers includingsending up to date delegate lists
• Actively support the internal promotion, evaluation, and reportingof all learning and development activities
• Ensure high standards of internal customer service and communication
• Contribute to the review and continuous improvement of teamworking practices and processes
• Support with invoice payment and budget control
• Assist with the design, set up, and maintenance of reports asrequired by the team

What we are looking for from you

We're seeking candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Experience of operating within an L&D team, ideally within thelegal sector or a Professional Services environment, though this isnot a strict requirement
• Knowledge and experience of operating a Learning Management and/orLearning Experience platform (LMS or LXP)
• Experience using Outlook and Excel.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and administration skills,ability to prioritise and manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities
• Knowledge of the learning and development lifecycle from needsanalysis through to evaluation
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge of practical learning and development principles and anawareness of current best practice
• Knowledge of e-learning content authoring
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the business
• Team focused with a desire to work collaboratively to achieveshared goals and improve processes

Work with approachable people

When we ask colleagues what makesBevan Brittan a great place to work, the most popular thing they sayis "the people". The overwhelming consensus is that wemake time for each other. We welcome questions and support eachother. Naturally, we look for new colleagues who align with ourvalues.

Supported to be your best

We operate a hybrid working model based onthe needs of our clients, teams and people. Our core business hoursare 9am - 5:15pm Monday to Friday, but we're open to our peopleworking more flexibly around those times and welcome a conversationwith you if you have any questions about this. We try to offer you the flexibility towork your week in a way that suits you.

Learning, Development & Progression

Learning at Bevan Brittan is aboutcontinuous growth, collaboration, and excellence. We want everyoneto have the opportunity to develop their skills, realisetheirpotential, and contribute to the firm's success. We deliverbest-in-class learning opportunities that build capability, enhanceperformance, and underpin the firm's ongoing growth and success. Weoffer a range of tailored training courses and you will have lots ofopportunity to learn from those around you. We actively encourageprogression and this is reflected in our annual review and promotionprocesses. You will be supported by your line manager to achieveyour full potential.

As a Bevan Brittan employee, you'll haveaccess to a variety of services that support your wellbeing. We'vepledged our commitment to The Mindful Business Charter and lots ofour people contribute to our Wellbeing Responsible Business strand,which organises an annual calendar of wellbeing events and initiatives.

• A minimum of 25 days holiday(plus the option to buy up to an additional 5 days)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical insurancethrough Vitality
• Biennial private healthassessment through Nuffield Health
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Embracing our differences and valuing inclusion

Our shared aim is that everyone is welcome and can feel comfortable being themselves atBevan Brittan. To support this, we actively value and promoteequality, diversity and inclusion in everything that we do. You'll beempowered and supported through our employee led networks, diversecolleagues, and a broad range of firmwide initiatives.

Recognising the unique contributions thata diverse workforce can bring to our business, we encourageapplications from people of all backgrounds. We take great pride inbeing a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any adjustmentsthroughout the recruitment process or have any questions, please getin touch with our recruitment team by emailing [e-mail]

Acting responsibly, now and forthe future

To us, being a responsible business issecond nature; a core part of Bevan Brittan's identity. Our colleagues are heavily involved inshaping and delivering activity across the four pillars of our ResponsibleBusiness strategy : Community Engagement; EnvironmentalSustainability; Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; and Wellbeing.

Our people deliver pro bono legal work forcharities and not-for-profit organisations. We play an active rolein our local communities and donated £100,000 across our fourregional office charities last year. We are also proudly carbonneutral. We've achieved the UN's Climate Neutral Now accreditationand our environmental sustainability plan focuses on achieving ournet zero carbon target by 2040.

Collectively, the four pillars ensure welook after our colleagues' wellbeing; offer an environment in whicheveryone can progress on merit, give something back to thecommunities in which we work; and protect the environment.