People & Development Manager

People & Development Manager, Learning & Development Manager

Our client, with one of the most highly regarded and happiest HR teams have an opportunity for an experienced learning & development professional to join this well respected team. Reporting to the Head of People Development UK, the People Development Manager will manage the design and delivery of a range of learning and development programmes, including the firm's global high potential programme for senior lawyers and the firm's global transition programme and activities for newly promoted partners. They will also provide assistance in the design and delivery of other workshops and activities relating to UK partner and lawyer development.  The People Development Manager will have line management responsibilities for three members of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

Development programmes and workshops:

• Management of Momentum, the firm's development programme for high potential senior lawyers. Acting as a central point for the management of this global programme, effectively managing the delivery of the communications, pre-work, programme design and delivery (including managing internal and external contributors) and on-going evaluation relating to Momentum.
• Updating and appropriate redesign of the Momentum programme, ensuring the programme continues to align with firm strategy, liaising with key stakeholders including the Global Head of Talent Management.
• Managing the activities that support the transition from senior lawyer to partner, including the annual newly promoted partners' conference Transform, mentoring and coaching, supporting a coherent and seamless transition, including elements of evaluation as well as development.
• Oversee the delivery of the UK Business Services development workshops, ensuring effective implementation of the agreed strategy.  Providing support and guidance to the People Development Manager who takes responsibility for the day to day management of these development activities.
• Maintaining and building relationships with internal key stakeholders at the most senior levels.
• Delivery of development activities including sessions at Momentum, Transform, Senior Associate conferences and UK workshops.
• Maintaining relationships with external providers and consultants and internal programme contributors including partners and senior Business Services professionals.
• Involved in other learning and development projects and activities as they arise. 
• Management of budgets relating to key areas of responsibility including Momentum and Transform.

People management:

• Line management of a People Development Manager, Co-ordinator and Administrator.
• As one of the more senior members of a small team, providing a point of leadership and mentoring within the team.

The Candidate:

• Project management:  a proven track record of delivering projects in a complex environment is essential, together with an ability to deal sensitively, proactively and effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• People management: experience of having line management responsibility for team members.
• Design, delivery/facilitation and coaching skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including formal and informal presentation.
• Ability to build internal client relationships and demonstrate a client-focused approach at all times.

Qualifications & Training

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject, for example organisational development, learning and development, business/occupational or organisational psychology, or relevant professional qualification.
• Preferably an accreditation to use psychometric tools such as HPI/HDS, MBTI
• A Coaching qualification or an interest to complete a coaching qualification.

General Attributes:

• Reliably and consistently delivers on agreed objectives and commitments.
• Prioritises and plans, taking account of changing business needs and priorities.
• Comfortable working with complexity and organisational change.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues and clients. 
• Works collaboratively and flexibly within a team, willingly supporting other team members.
• High quality standards and attention to detail.
• Proactive and consultative approach

A full and detailed job description is available.