Learning And Development Advisor

Learning and Development Specialist

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed