Learning & Development Manager (12 Month FTC)

Learning & Development Manager (12 Months FTC) Join a top City law firm in London as a Learning & Development Manager on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, driving the strategy, design and delivery of impactful leadership and development programme for Business Services leaders and professionals and mid-level Lawyers/Associates across UK/US and EMEA. • Salary to £80,000 (flexible depending on experience) • 12-months fixed-term contract • Superb employment benefits • Wellbeing funds + gym membership contribution • City location / Liverpool Street Key Responsibilities of the Learning & Development Manager: • Support individual and team development, including line management of the L&D Adviser and Coordinator • Partner with senior stakeholders to identify current and future capability needs, shape programme priorities, and agree participant nominations • Manage programme budgets effectively, balancing cost efficiency with growth in scale and ambition • Lead on the design and implementation of organisational development projects and change management initiatives • Conduct research and analysis to understand organisational needs and monitor market trends • Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure successful implementation of change management initiatives • Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of organisational development interventions • Act as an internal coach within the firm's internal coaching faculty Skills & Requirements of the Learning & Development Manager: • 5+ years' L&D experience, ideally within a law firm • Coaching qualification (Level 5+ preferred) or equivalent accreditation • End-to-end L&D programme management experience • Experience using digital and AI-enabled learning solutions • Excellent facilitation, coaching and people management skills • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into development recommendations