Learning and Development Specialist
Full Time
A multi‑office professional services organisation is strengthening its Learning & Development function and seeking an experienced L&D Specialist to build structure, consistency and long‑term capability across the business. This role blends strategy, delivery and early‑careers development with hands‑on facilitation across all sites.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead Early Careers strategy from school engagement through to graduates, apprentices and trainees.
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Strengthen attraction pathways: schools, universities, work experience and career fairs.
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Own onboarding, induction and career pathway design for a consistent new‑starter experience.
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Develop mentoring programmes that boost confidence, engagement and retention.
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Manage early‑career progression routes and training contracts.
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Deliver high‑quality training across offices with regular on‑site presence.
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Introduce soft‑skills development for emerging talent (communication, client interaction, time management).
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Embed structured L&D practices and best‑practice processes.
Compliance & Standards
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Ensure learning, induction and early‑careers programmes meet regulatory and professional standards.
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Maintain audit‑ready documentation and quality assurance.
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Coordinate mandatory compliance training, including scheduling, enrolment, communications, reminders and completion tracking.
Progression Framework
- Support competency‑based progression routes and promotion processes across professional grades.
Candidate Profile
Essential
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Broad L&D generalist experience.
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Skilled in designing structured learning pathways.
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Early‑careers experience.
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Confident facilitator with strong stakeholder management.
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Familiar with LMS platforms and digital learning.
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Comfortable with compliance cycles.
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Highly organised and detail‑driven.
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L&D, coaching, facilitation or CIPD qualification (or equivalent).
Desirable
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Professional services background.
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Experience in regulated environments.
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Awareness of regulatory frameworks and quality standards
