Salary: £55,000–£60,000 (dependent on experience) plus benefits
Location: Hybrid – home-based with minimum two days attendance at APIL’s Nottingham office
Contract: Full-time, permanent
The role
This is a very exciting opportunity to join our thriving organisation at a time of growth. We are seeking an experienced Head of Training, Learning and Development to provide strategic leadership of APIL’s legal training and events portfolio. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and sitting on the Senior Management Board, this role will shape and deliver a high-quality, commercially successful programme of conferences, accredited courses, webinars and in-house firm training. The postholder will be responsible for strengthening APIL’s position as a leading provider of legal education within personal injury and clinical negligence and ensuring our offer remains relevant, innovative and aligned with the needs of the legal profession.
The role involves leading and developing the Training, Learning and Development team, building strong relationships with law firms and stakeholders, and ensuring robust quality assurance across all training activity. You will use data, market insight and engagement with the sector to identify emerging training needs, create clear career-stage learning pathways and maximise income from training, sponsorship and events, while maintaining effective budgetary control.
You will be a credible senior professional with significant experience in training, learning and development, ideally within the legal sector. You will bring strong leadership and commercial skills, and be confident operating at both strategic and operational levels.
About APIL
APIL is a not-for-profit membership organisation working to improve access to justice for people who are injured through negligence. We are a values-driven organisation with a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we play a leading role in professional training and development within personal injury and clinical negligence.
How to apply:
Please download the job description and person specification at apil.org.uk/jobs and send an up-to-date CV together with a covering letter of no more than two sides detailing how you match the requirements of the role and your reasons for applying, to tanya.benjamin-edwards@apil.org.uk by Sunday 8th March 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered. First stage interviews will be held week commencing Monday 30th March 2026.
If you would like to discuss the role informally please contact Mike Benner, Chief Executive, at Mike.Benner@apil.org.uk to arrange a call.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
APIL is serious about equality, diversity and inclusion. We want our organisation to reflect the communities we serve and for everyone to feel valued and able to thrive. A commitment to this agenda is essential to this role.