Learning and Development Trainer

OverviewYou will be responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating high-quality training initiatives to support the professional and personal development of the firm’s lawyers and business services colleagues. This will include both in-person and virtual delivery. You will identify training needs and design bespoke programmes, ensuring content is practical, accessible, and aligned with industry best practice and regulatory standards. You will create supporting materials and resources, evaluate the effectiveness of training through feedback and performance outcomes, and make improvements where needed.Alongside training delivery, you will supervise and mentor the E-Learning Developer, overseeing the quality and consistency of digital learning resources and ensuring they complement classroom delivery. You will support their professional development and help embed a blended learning approach across the firm.You will also be responsible for managing the full learning and development life cycle, from induction and internal communications through to evaluation and reporting. This will include maintaining accurate training records, ensuring compliance with mandatory requirements, and managing relationships with both internal stakeholders and external training providers. You will monitor industry trends and technologies to keep the firm’s learning practices current, and you will manage allocated budgets effectively, reporting on the return on investment of learning initiatives.Who you areYou have proven experience in a learning and development role, ideally within professional services or a legal environment. You are confident delivering training to audiences at all levels and have strong facilitation and presentation skills. You can design learning programmes that include both technical and soft skills, and you understand how to oversee digital learning platforms and resources. Previous experience supervising or mentoring others would be an advantage.You are highly organised, able to manage multiple projects, and skilled at building relationships across different teams. You communicate clearly, manage stakeholders effectively, and are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning. Ideally, you hold a degree or equivalent experience, and qualifications in learning and development such as CIPD, LPI, or TAP would be desirable. Familiarity with professional development requirements for the legal sector, such as those set by the SRA or BAR, would also be beneficial.At Ashfords, we believe in more than just doing great work - we believe in building a great place to work.When you join us, you become part of a team where everything we do is underpinned by our four core values: Be Open, Think Team, Make a Difference and Always Grow. These values shape who we are and how we work - they guide our decisions, influence our culture, and drive the way we support our people, clients and communities.With a clear focus on innovation, community involvement, and supporting a healthy work-life balance, we are committed to building an environment where our people can have a rewarding and meaningful career.Whilst we recognise that every career journey is unique, we will be ambitious for you, giving you the tools, trust, and opportunities to develop your career, your way.Our goal? To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team.Our offerWe know that our people are at the heart of everything we do – and that’s why we’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance.Beyond our benefits package, you’ll be encouraged, no matter what your role or career level, to get involved in our Responsible Business programme, where you’ll support initiatives such as charity fundraising, environmental causes and our employee led diversity and inclusion groups.You can find out more about our benefits by visiting the Reward & Wellbeing page on our website.What’s next?Our recruitment process typically involves two stages, which are designed not only to explore your skills and experience but also to give you a real insight into what it’s like to work at Ashfords. Throughout the process, our dedicated Talent Attraction team will be here to support you every step of the way.We believe that building a firm with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences drives innovation and strengthens our teams, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.To support your growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential – so even if you don’t feel you match all the requirements of the job role, we’d still love to hear from you.At Ashfords, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss anything regarding your application, please contact us at talentattraction@ashfords.co.uk.For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contactKitty Hughes, Talent Attraction Assistant -Kr.hughes@ashfords.co.ukOr apply now, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr