Skills Academy Programme Lead

Skills Academy Programme Lead

Chancery Lane, London

c£70,000 pa plus 3% flex after 3 months and comprehensive benefits

The Law Society exists to represent, promote and support all solicitors, so they in turn can help their clients. We work to ensure that no-one is above the law and to protect everyone's right to have access to justice. We promote England and Wales as the jurisdiction of choice and the vital role legal services play in our economy.

As part of an exciting change programme, we are looking to recruit an Education and Learning Programme Lead. Working across the organisation, and with a dedicated programme team, you will be responsible for ensuring that the Education and Learning plans and its services fit into the Shaping the Future Law Society’s operating model.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the implementation of a cohesive framework and protocol for Education and Learning. As well as overseeing the piloting and roll-out of new face-to-face and online learning & career development activities in addition to the procurement of a new online learning platform. The Programme will play a key role in the ongoing success of the Society.

We are interested in applications from candidates who have extensive experience of working at a senior level within Learning and Development, a proven track record in the development of a framework for learning (including identification of learning and career pathways) and experience of delivering educational and learning activities within a commercial context. This experience could have been gained within Membership Organisations, Higher Education or private sector training providers.

Candidates will need to have a proven ability to work in a complex environment and the success of the programme will depend on the successful candidate’s ability to engage with multiple stakeholders across the organisation.

Anderson Quigley is acting as an advisor to The Law Society. An executive search process is being carried out by Anderson Quigley in addition to the public advertisement. Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, please contact our advising consultant at Anderson Quigley: Rob Hilyer on +44(0)7719 325 771.

The closing date for applications is the 9th of January

Applications should consist of:

• A full CV;
• A covering letter (maximum of 2 pages) setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the experience criteria of the person specification;
• Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of two referees. Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates;
• As part of your application please complete an Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form.

Completed applications should be uploaded at www.andersonquigley.com/candidates using the reference AQ397.

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