Learning and Development Manager

Kingsley Napley is an internationally recognised law firm based in Central London. We support individuals and businesses in resolving conflict, safeguarding their futures and maximising opportunities. Our wide range of expertise means that we can provide support for our clients in all areas of their business and private life. Many of our lawyers are leaders in their field and our practice areas are highly ranked by the legal directories.

The People and Culture team play a key role in delivering the Firm’s business plan by attracting, developing and retaining key talent. The team is inclusive, friendly and hard working. They are driven to provide high-quality client service and work collaboratively with each other and across the firm. The team consists of 20 people including client facing generalist roles alongside specialist teams for Data and Systems, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Recruitment and Talent. The Talent and Development Team comprises a Head of Talent and Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Manager, and Talent Assistant.

Analysing, designing, delivering and evaluating the firmwide professional skills development provision, as well as supporting individual teams to structure their own development offerings and providing 1-2-1 support where required.

Specific duties:

• Responsibility for the creation, delivery (or management of suppliers delivering content where applicable), and continual improvement of the firm’s core L&D programmes
• Identifying and running development campaigns seasonally and in tandem with projects, driving improved skills and behaviours at critical moments for the firm and individuals
• Creating, sourcing, and curating a range of on demand content which meets existing and emerging needs
• Providing 1-2-1 support where required, ranging from full coaching engagements through to one-off discussions on specific topics such as the navigating the challenges of line management or how to approach a career transition
• Line management of the Talent Assistant
• Partnering with key stakeholders in practice areas and business support teams on an ongoing basis to help ensure they have appropriate development for their specific needs.
• Develop good relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure you are a key point of contact for discussing development needs and they are engaged in the L&D offering
• Working closely with People & Culture Business Partners to identify and meet development needs in the teams they look after
• Supporting individuals and managers with the creation and implementation of personal development plans
• Promoting the training, learning and development offering through creative and impactful communications
• Manage spend to ensure development comes in on budget
• Ad hoc and relevant duties as and when required.

Every effort has been made to ensure that this is a full description of the tasks and responsibilities of this role. However, it is not an exhaustive list. The job description may be changed or developed at any time to reflect changes as required.  However, material changes will not be made without full consultation with the post-holder.

Kingsley Napley are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, disability, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and religion. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If there is any assistance or adjustments, we can make to support you to make your application, please contact the Head of Talent Attraction and Recruitment.