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
* Lead Early Careers strategy from school engagement through to graduates, apprentices and trainees.
* Strengthen attraction pathways: schools, universities, work experience and career fairs.
* Own onboarding, induction and career pathway design for a consistent new‑starter experience.
* Develop mentoring programmes that boost confidence, engagement and retention.
* Manage early‑career progression routes and training contracts.
* Deliver high‑quality training across offices with regular on‑site presence.
* Introduce soft‑skills development for emerging talent (communication, client interaction, time management).
* Embed structured L&D practices and best‑practice processes.
Compliance & Standards
* Ensure learning, induction and early‑careers programmes meet regulatory and professional standards.
* Maintain audit‑ready documentation and quality assurance.
* 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
* Broad L&D generalist experience.
* Skilled in designing structured learning pathways.
* Early‑careers experience.
* Confident facilitator with strong stakeholder management.
* Familiar with LMS platforms and digital learning.
* Comfortable with compliance cycles.
* Highly organised and detail‑driven.
* L&D, coaching, facilitation or CIPD qualification (or equivalent).
Desirable
* Professional services background.
* Experience in regulated environments.
* Awareness of regulatory frameworks and quality standards
Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year