Learning & Development Business Partner

Role: Learning & Development Business Partner

Location- We are predominantly based in the North West of England, with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton & Southport, as well as a team in Cambridge. We believe we offer our colleagues the best hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time collaborating and socialising with colleagues in our modern offices.

Join Fletchers Solicitors as our Learning & Development Business Partner
Hybrid working | Legal sector | Supportive culture | Excellent benefits

Ready to make a real impact? At Fletchers, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, collaborative spirit, and genuine commitment to helping our people grow. We’re looking for a dynamic Learning & Development Business Partner to join our team in a hybrid role – blending home working with time in our modern offices.

This is your opportunity to shape the future of learning at Fletchers. You’ll partner with leaders across the business to design and deliver impactful L&D initiatives that help team members build their skills, unlock potential, and drive performance.

In return Fletchers can offer:

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5^th, 7^th, and 9^th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
• Monthly voucher awards​ for winning nominees

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Main Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Head of L&D to maintain relations and develop training with the non-legal enabling functions.
• Plan and deliver regular inductions for new colleagues across the different offices, providing a welcoming and engaging experience
• Work proactively to identify and provide learning and development solutions through consultation with others across the company, mainly in the legal teams.
• Write, deliver and facilitate internal learning materials using an appropriate approach, including e-learning, video, mentoring and coaching.
• In collaboration with the team oversee non-legal apprenticeships, including developing and maintaining good relationships with our apprentices, managing the Apprenticeship Levy and maintaining relationships with training providers.
• Assist with the administration and delivery of the Fletchers’ development programmes
• Shared responsibility for the development, promotion and use of our Learning Management System
• Communicating opportunities internally and answering queries from team members.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with relevant external parties (for example, learning providers, barristers’ Chambers, LMS provider etc).
• Support internal processes for professional qualifications and apprenticeships
• Provide data and reports to monitor the delivery of programmes, evaluate the quality of learning opportunities, assess the impact of the interventions on productivity and to ensure that the team’s KPIs are being met.
• Plan expenditure, monitor the L&D budget (and use of the Apprenticeship Levy) and ensure its use is maximised throughout the year in the non-legal departments.
• Keep up to date with practice developments in relevant areas.
• Plan and deliver training in person and online for soft skills and other professional development programmes.

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Essential Skills and Experience: 

• A passion to help people learn, develop and grow as professionals is essential.
• Excellent communication skills, along with stakeholder management experience.
• Experience of writing, delivering and facilitating learning and development interventions and designing e-learning.
• Experience delivering inductions for new colleagues.
• Experience of managing budgets.
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Ability to engage and manage key stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent Microsoft Office and general technology skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion in confidential matters.

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  ​Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience of working in learning and development.
• A qualification in L&D, training, teaching or law is preferred but not essential.
• Existing knowledge of Apprenticeship programmes and the Apprenticeship Levy would be ideal.

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We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

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About Fletchers Solicitors:

Fletchers is a growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with excellent rankings with both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several acquisitions, we have transformed into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for further expansion. Situated in the North-West of the UK, our offices are located in Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge. Many of our colleagues enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements. We offer a great work-life balance, attractive benefits, apprenticeship or training contract opportunities, and avenues for internal progression. Currently, approximately 10% of our colleagues participate in apprenticeships or training contracts, marking a milestone for us as we continue to improve our Learning & Development programs. Our culture is nurturing, designed to assist you in achieving your aspirations. Additionally, we have our Associate and Partner programs for senior lawyers and established the Fletchers Foundation to support those who have suffered injuries.

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. Fletchers understand and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.

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