We are currently looking for a Learning & Development Coordinator to join our team in Bristol. 

It's no secret that we're an ambitious firm and our vision and culture truly reflect that.  At the heart of this is an outstanding client experience, something that Womble Bond Dickinson prides itself on, and it's something that we've become so well known for.  We believe it's what will support the growth of our business, allow us to do rewarding and profitable work and create a sustainable business. But we can't uphold that reputation and grow our business without committing to further developing our people.  

And that's where the L&D team comes in.  The team design and deliver high quality programmes which meet the needs of our business and support the careers of all our people -  Lawyers, Private Wealth specialists, Business Support professionals and Secretaries.  We receive excellent feedback from those attending our programmes and work with providers who are leaders in their field.  Our aim is to help people feel confident in their roles and have a stretching and rewarding careers with us.

What will you be doing?

You'll be key and at the centre of all administration relating to the programmes we run.  This will include booking the relevant meetings rooms and resources, liaising with both delegates (internal) and providers (external), ensuring pre-reading material is circulated in advance and dealing with any last minute changes.  You'll be working with various systems and spreadsheets to record, register and distribute information and where possible working to develop these systems to improve efficiency.

We'd like you to become an ambassador for our programmes so that over time you can talk eloquently to potential delegates, explaining what the sessions will include and benefits of attending the course.

There is quite a large amount of diary management in this role too, so you'll need to keep abreast of the movements of the team, making sure they have all necessary sessions covered across multiple locations.

So what are we looking for?

We're looking for someone who is an outstanding communicator with exceptional organisational skills in the first instance.  We'll be looking for you to keep our L&D team in check by being constantly one step ahead, in a positive, proactive manner.

You'll need to have a professional style, both in your written and verbal communication and comfortable conversing at all levels.

We're also looking for someone with a passion for technology; we have several systems that we use, including a Learning Management System (LMS).  You'll become the 'go-to' person for these systems so being confident picking up new technology is essential.

But it's not all about us, to be honest we're more interested in you.  We're open minded about your background but it would be great if you have gained some administrative experience within a Learning & Development team, or perhaps within a wider HR function. We work in a very busy and fast paced environment so some knowledge of L&D would be fantastic.  Beyond that, it's essential that you're highly organised and efficient, have a passion for delivering exceptional service and are a strong team player.  Given that much of your role will be spent liaising with internal colleagues and external providers, an ability to build relationships and communicate effectively is also essential.  We're a friendly and supportive team and it's really important to us that you share in that.  

We work with some fantastic people, we enjoy what we do and we have a bit of fun along the way. But importantly, we're made to feel that we're really contributing to the success of this business.  

Who are Womble Bond Dickinson?

A Top 100 law firm globally and Top 20 law firm in the UK, Womble Bond Dickinson has more than 400 partners and 1,000 lawyers based across 18 US cities and eight UK cities including a significant presence in London. The firm's reach also extends to Europe where it has strategic partnerships with other law firms in Germany and France.

In the UK, Womble Bond Dickinson advises in excess of 40 FTSE 350 companies, many of the largest businesses in the country, government organisations and wealthy individuals. With a focus on eleven key sectors (Energy & Natural Resources; Financial Institutions; Healthcare;  Insurance, Manufacturing;  Real Estate; Retail and Consumer; Transport, Logistics & Infrastructure; Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals; Technology and Private Wealth) the firm’s experience allows it to build strong relationships and deliver an excellent service to clients.

Next steps

So if what matters most to you is being part of a committed, talented and dynamic team, who go that extra mile to provide an outstanding service, then please make an application via our website with your CV and a covering letter.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me (lisa.gater@wbd-uk.com)

If this isn't the role for you (or the right time) why not connect with me on LinkedIn or follow us on Twitter (@WBD_CareersUK) to keep up to date with all of our opportunities.  We also have a Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/womblebonddickinsoncareers/)

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