Learning and Development Coordinator

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with 5,000+ colleagues in more than 30 countries. We’re full service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect

Our Talent and Development team is recognised for its innovation and excellence in delivering tailored solutions for the development of our people. As a Learning & Development Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our talent and development strategy meets the current and future needs of our business.

The purpose of the role is to work with both internal colleagues and external providers to provide seamless project management and administrative support in relation to the L&D global programme. The role will include event coordination for face to face and virtual training. This will involve a wide array of project management duties as well as communicating with all parts of the firm, working with a range of stakeholders at all levels.

To succeed in this role you must have had hands on experience in a learning and development team/environment. You will also need a very strong attention to detail as the team strive to deliver excellent programmes and experiences.

You’ll be based in our Birmingham office, working a hybrid pattern with three days a week in the office, allowing for collaboration whilst supporting flexibility. Occasional travel to other offices will be required to support firmwide initiatives and training delivery.

Role and key responsibilities

The successful candidate can typically expect to:

• Support the smooth delivery of a variety of learning and development (‘L&D’) programmes, working closely with the L&D, HR and Professional Support Lawyer teams
• Co-ordinate and proactively support key initiatives across the team’s portfolio for lawyers and business services teams, ensuring project plans are delivered, drafting and managing communications, co-ordinating activities both pre- and post- programme to ensure we deliver excellent learning solutions to the business
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the business, including senior partners and external providers, ensuring clear communication and expectations.
• Liaise with the HR Operations Learning Admin team to help set up courses and programmes on the Learning Management System, advising on reporting requirements and course set-up
• Manage our LinkedIn Learning platform, recommending fresh content each month to support ongoing development.
• Keep learning materials and development frameworks up to date and well organised.
• Review feedback from programmes to help shape future improvements.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support learning activities.
• Proactively coordinate events and communications for employees and partners.
• Respond to queries from internal teams and external training providers in a helpful and timely manner.
• Host and support virtual learning sessions, including the induction programme for new joiners.
• Look for ways to improve existing ways of working and make processes more efficient, contributing ideas to ensure we are delivering a quality experience for learners across the international business

Skills and experience

We are looking for:

• Administration/coordination experience gained in an L&D role within a professional services environment.
• Excellent organisation skills with a methodical approach to managing conflicting priorities.
• Collaborative and able to build positive relationships across different levels.
• Comfortable using digital tools including learning platforms (e.g. LinkedIn Learning).
• Flexible and willing to pitch in where needed to support the team.

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity and inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

for your success.

And for what’s next.