Requirements
Candidates must have significant experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, or Organisational Development, particularly in designing large-scale programmes. Strong project management, supplier management, and stakeholder influencing skills are essential for success in this global role.
Job Description
We are looking for a Global Early Careers Learning & Development Manager to shape, deliver and continuously improve learning and development for our Early Careers talent globally.
Working across Learning & Talent, Early Careers and the wider business, you will create engaging development experiences that build the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for successful careers. You will help establish a consistent global learning pathway while ensuring programmes can flex around regional, regulatory and market requirements.
Duration: Permanent
Working Pattern: Minimum 2 days working from the London office, 3 days remote
The Team
The Global Learning & Talent team supports colleagues worldwide, covering both fee-earning and business services populations.
The team creates personalised learning and talent experiences across career milestones, including inductions, coaching, development programmes, mentoring and digital learning. You will collaborate closely with regional Learning & Talent and Early Careers colleagues, HR Business Partners, business leaders, external partners and centres of excellence including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Significant experience within Learning & Development, Talent Development, Early Careers or Organisational Development
- Experience designing and delivering large-scale learning and development programmes, with the ability to create innovative and engaging learning experiences across different formats.
- Demonstrable experience operating across regional or global teams, balancing the need for global consistency with local business, regulatory and professional requirements.
- Strong supplier management experience, including sourcing external learning solutions, managing provider relationships and ensuring high-quality delivery and value.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and business leaders and build effective relationships across complex organisations.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, communications, scheduling and programme delivery.
- Experience using data, evidence and insight to measure programme effectiveness, improve talent outcomes and inform future investment.
- A strong interest in emerging skills and learning trends, including AI literacy, digital capability, commercial acumen and client-centric behaviours.
- Coaching experience, or progress towards a recognised coaching qualification, would be advantageous.
What sets this role apart
Shape Early Careers development globally
You will have the opportunity to influence the learning experience of Early Careers talent across Clyde & Co's international network, helping establish global standards while ensuring programmes remain relevant in different markets.
Build the skills of the future
This role goes beyond traditional training. You will help embed capabilities including AI literacy, digital skills, commercial awareness and client-centric behaviours, ensuring our Early Careers population is equipped for the future of professional services.
Make a measurable difference
From global induction and the Momentum curriculum to experiential learning, networking, project opportunities and digital learning, you will bring together different development experiences into a coherent global pathway and use data and insight to continually improve their impact.
What’s in it for you
Modern, flexible working - A minimum of 2 days each week required from the office, 3 days from home.
Join an award-winning global firm - Clyde & Co is ranked Band 1 in multiple practice areas by Chambers and Legal 500.
Career progression and development - Structured learning and development programs, secondment opportunities and internal mobility across global offices.
Work for a firm committed to making an impact - Award-winning for pro bono work and recognised as an inclusive firm, with global DEI initiatives, leadership programmes, and community impact through volunteering and sustainability.
A comprehensive benefits offering - Perks include life assurance from day one, season ticket loans and lifestyle discounts, an annual Wellbeing Day each year, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and more.
Please note: eligibility for benefits may vary based on location and length of service. Full details will be confirmed upon joining.
The Firm
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
Our Commitment
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.
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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.