Learning and Development Coordinator

Join a team of experts and progressive thinkers

We are a small yet high performing and well-respected learning and development function within the HR team. We work closely with stakeholders across the business to evolve our L&D strategy for our people.

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, pro-active and highly organised Learning and Development (L&D) Co-ordinator to join our HR team.

This is a fantastic time to join Bevan Brittan and the L&D team. The business is growing and there is plenty of opportunity to make a difference for someone who is flexible, keen to learn, support and work collaboratively with HR colleagues. The role will report to our Senior Learning and Development Business Partner and will also work closely with our Learning and Development Advisor.

You will be based in our Birmingham office and there may be a requirement to undertake some travel to our other office locations in Bristol, London and Leeds when needed.

Bevan Brittan operates a hybrid working model based on the needs of our clients, teams and those of the individual. Wherever possible, we aim to offer our people flexibility to work their week in a way that suits them, provided they are still able to meet the needs of their clients, team, and role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support our Senior Learning and Development Business Partner and Learning and Development Advisor in establishing training needs and priorities for Bevan Brittan
• Own the administration of an annual calendar of training, induction, and career development activity at Bevan Brittan that is fit for purpose
• Manage queries to the learning and development inbox
• Play a supporting role in the successful roll-out of employee development programmes including following our attendance processes
• Assist with the preparation of training materials including documentation, presentations, e-learning and video content for delivery of high-quality training, workshops, and materials
• Liaise with internal and external training providers including sending up to date delegate lists
• Actively support the internal promotion, evaluation, and reporting of all learning and development activities
• Ensure high standards of internal customer service and communication
• Contribute to the review and continuous improvement of team working practices and processes
• Support with invoice payment and budget control

What we are looking for from you

We're seeking candidates with following skills and experience:

• Experience of operating within an L&D team, ideally within the legal sector or a Professional Services environment, though this is not a strict requirement
• Knowledge and experience of operating a Learning Management and/or Learning Experience platform (LMS or LXP)
• Experience using Outlook and Excel
• Excellent planning, organisation, and administration skills, ability to prioritise and manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities
• Knowledge of the learning and development lifecycle from needs analysis through to evaluation
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge of practical learning and development principles and an awareness of current best practice
• Knowledge of e-learning content authoring
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the business
• Team focused with a desire to work collaboratively to achieve shared goals and improve processes

Make a Real Impact

Bevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Alongside our recognised expertise in housing, local government, and health and social care, we are specialists in the construction, energy and resource management, higher education and financial services sectors.

Supported by valued business services professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teams work together to support almost 2,000 organisations with commercial, corporate, property, finance, regulatory, employment and litigation (commercial and clinical negligence) legal and advisory services.

As a responsible business, we embrace four values: Relationships, Reputation, Responsible and Results. These give us a sense of purpose. They influence the decisions we make and how we work with each other. Importantly, they motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and the communities that we’re part of.

Consistently recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms and highly ranked across the legal directories, we are proud of our hard-earned reputation. Our 2023/24 financial results confirmed both revenue and profit growth for an eleventh consecutive year, ensuring our ability to continue investing in our people.

As a firm we embrace our differences, we act responsibly, now and for the future and we support you to be your best through our hybrid working model and professional development opportunities.

Looking to the future, we’re targeting ambitious growth and success. And we’re looking for the best people to be part of it.