Learning and Development Advisor
Fieldfisher
Old Channel Rd, Belfast BT3 9DE, UK
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Full Time
The Vacancy
People Development Advisor
Join a dynamic and fast-paced People Development team at Fieldfisher, where you will play a crucial role in supporting our training and development initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to maintaining excellence in employee development and ensuring the seamless execution of various training and growth programmes. Your efforts will directly impact the career progression and skill enhancement of our employees.
The People Development team, which is part of the wider HR department, services all of our European network of offices, as well as providing support to our US office. We work closely with the firm's lawyers, business services and legal support services to help boost them from where they are now to where they need to be to provide the best service to their clients.
Through our Business Skills curricula, Academy programmes and other programmes and projects, we enable people to build new capabilities and grow their existing skillsets, to ensure they can meet their individual, team and firm objectives.
Responsibilities include
If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.
We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine, at interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.
For accessibility information on our Belfast office, visit: Accessing Fieldfisher Belfast Hub ¦ Fieldfisher
What to do next:
#FieldfisherCareers
The Firm
We are not a UK firm with offices in Europe. We are a European law firm at our core. While our HQ is London, we are spreading across Europe at pace. In addition to UK, China and Silicon Valley we have offices in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain.
With 1,800 people across 25 offices in 13 countries you might expect an impersonal office culture, but you will find a homely, family feel even in the largest offices.
Quality on both sides
Across all our offices and jurisdictions are market-leading practices in corporate/M&A, finance, real estate, energy and natural resources, technology and life sciences.
We count as clients large corporations including major technology firms, pharmaceutical and life sciences companies, energy suppliers, infrastructure companies, global banks and financial institutions.
We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. Applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.
Benefits
Generous annual leave
Health insurance
Pension contributions
Life assurance
Season ticket loans
Bike to work loans
Testimonials
Charlotte Round - Finance Partner, Manchester
"It is great being in a firm which "gets" cross-office working - to feel properly part of a national team and to work with colleagues in other specialisms who are unconstrained by geography."
Richard Dwight - DMS Team Leader at Fieldfisher
"I consider Fieldfisher to be a progressive firm with an understanding of social values. I'm pleased that staff is able to have input in the firm's direction and purpose as well as help to shape wider society. I'm encouraged to perform by being able to develop in a natural way, whilst being supported at every step.
Fieldfisher has managed to nurture a really positive and friendly culture. If they have drive and ambition, I would encourage anybody looking for a role here to grab the opportunity."
Rebecca Reardon - Executive Assistant
"Since joining Fieldfisher in 2016, I have progressed from an entry-level secretarial role to an experienced executive assistant. This was made possible by a supportive and inclusive working environment that allows staff to progress at a pace that is best suited to them which in turn makes for well-rounded, home-grown talent.
The firm strikes a great balance between providing the foundations for success and autonomy of your own growth and development. An insight I would give to potential applicants is that Fieldfisher offers the opportunity for a career and a sense of belonging to a community and not just a job."
People Development Advisor
Join a dynamic and fast-paced People Development team at Fieldfisher, where you will play a crucial role in supporting our training and development initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to maintaining excellence in employee development and ensuring the seamless execution of various training and growth programmes. Your efforts will directly impact the career progression and skill enhancement of our employees.
The People Development team, which is part of the wider HR department, services all of our European network of offices, as well as providing support to our US office. We work closely with the firm's lawyers, business services and legal support services to help boost them from where they are now to where they need to be to provide the best service to their clients.
Through our Business Skills curricula, Academy programmes and other programmes and projects, we enable people to build new capabilities and grow their existing skillsets, to ensure they can meet their individual, team and firm objectives.
Responsibilities include
- Working with the Graduate Recruitment Team and HR to help advise on all PD requirements for solicitors, barristers, trainee solicitors and legal executives and helping record training hours
- Helping identify capability gaps and implementing learning approaches and programmes to bridge these gaps
- Supporting on the annual training schedule and delivery of the Business Skills Syllabus for all European Offices and Silicon Valley
- Assisting on the development and running of core PD Programmes (these are likely to include the trainee programmes, FE Academies, Business Skills Syllabus and others as the need arises)
- Helping advise on the design and delivery on training programmes for entry level joiners (E.g. Trainees Solicitors, Apprentices, Trainee Legal Support Services and Legal Practitioners)
- Advising on discrete programmes (e.g. the working parent programme, and Expectant Parents workshop)
- Assisting with the design and delivery some of the in-house skills training sessions
- Supporting on the completion of the annual PD deliverables
- Liaising with external providers on occasion for delivery of programmes
- Liaising with the PSL group and Training Reps on departmental training needs
- Liaising with colleagues across the firm to advise on People Development needs
- Working with the wider HR team to support HR/PD initiatives
- Being a key contact for Managers and LSS Team Leaders
- Research and project coordination as required
- Coordinating the internal Academy programmes and flagship programmes such as Path to Partnership and the New Partner Transition programme
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage time effectively, think ahead and around challenges and provide solutions
- Confident communication, and ability to engage and collaborate with internal colleagues
- Excellent attention to detail
- Enthusiasm for learning and development processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to adapt to new software
- A proactive, self-motivated and flexible approach to work - with the ability to work independently, and collaboratively within a team
- Experience in a similar role in a professional services environment is desirable
- We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.
- You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We're a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
- In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
- Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher.
- Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
- Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.
- Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.
If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.
We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine, at interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.
For accessibility information on our Belfast office, visit: Accessing Fieldfisher Belfast Hub ¦ Fieldfisher
What to do next:
- Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV.
- Successful applications will be invited to a 20-30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
- Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
- For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
- We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can't always promise that. We will work around everyone's availability. You can contact us at recruitmenthr@fieldfisher.com.
#FieldfisherCareers
The Firm
We are not a UK firm with offices in Europe. We are a European law firm at our core. While our HQ is London, we are spreading across Europe at pace. In addition to UK, China and Silicon Valley we have offices in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain.
With 1,800 people across 25 offices in 13 countries you might expect an impersonal office culture, but you will find a homely, family feel even in the largest offices.
Quality on both sides
Across all our offices and jurisdictions are market-leading practices in corporate/M&A, finance, real estate, energy and natural resources, technology and life sciences.
We count as clients large corporations including major technology firms, pharmaceutical and life sciences companies, energy suppliers, infrastructure companies, global banks and financial institutions.
We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. Applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.
Benefits
Generous annual leave
Health insurance
Pension contributions
Life assurance
Season ticket loans
Bike to work loans
Testimonials
Charlotte Round - Finance Partner, Manchester
"It is great being in a firm which "gets" cross-office working - to feel properly part of a national team and to work with colleagues in other specialisms who are unconstrained by geography."
Richard Dwight - DMS Team Leader at Fieldfisher
"I consider Fieldfisher to be a progressive firm with an understanding of social values. I'm pleased that staff is able to have input in the firm's direction and purpose as well as help to shape wider society. I'm encouraged to perform by being able to develop in a natural way, whilst being supported at every step.
Fieldfisher has managed to nurture a really positive and friendly culture. If they have drive and ambition, I would encourage anybody looking for a role here to grab the opportunity."
Rebecca Reardon - Executive Assistant
"Since joining Fieldfisher in 2016, I have progressed from an entry-level secretarial role to an experienced executive assistant. This was made possible by a supportive and inclusive working environment that allows staff to progress at a pace that is best suited to them which in turn makes for well-rounded, home-grown talent.
The firm strikes a great balance between providing the foundations for success and autonomy of your own growth and development. An insight I would give to potential applicants is that Fieldfisher offers the opportunity for a career and a sense of belonging to a community and not just a job."