L&D Business Partner

  • Chambers and Partners
  • Nov 10, 2025
Full time Education

Job Description

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Overview

The Learning and Development (L&D) Business Partner will be essential in supporting strategic learning initiatives across Chambers and Partners, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role involves partnering with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation to identify learning needs, designing and implementing high-impact learning solutions, and measuring their effectiveness. The L&D Business Partner will also oversee the delivery of training programmes, continuous development of internal LMS, oversee Performance Review process and support the professional development of employees at all levels.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across all levels to identify the learning and development needs and priorities.
  • Lead the development and delivery of high-quality, blended learning solutions, including e-learning, classroom training, webinars, and workshops.
  • Own the management of our learning management system (Cornerstone); championing and promoting the content across Chambers and keeping up-to-date on the technical features and further potential use and embedding of the system.
  • Lead the bi-annual Performance Review processes, including the use of our People System to track progress and completion and the coordination and facilitation of supporting sessions.
  • Support the company's mandatory learning that forms part of induction, including the tracking and reporting of completion.
  • Act as a strategic advisor on all learning and development matters, providing insights and recommendations based on best practices and industry trends.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of learning programmes through data analysis and feedback and make necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external training providers and consultants.
  • Promote and embed a culture of continuous learning and development throughout the organisation.
Person Specification
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into effective learning solutions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation.
  • Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
  • Highly organised, with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Collaborative team player with strong leadership skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Passionate about learning and development, with a commitment to personal and professional growth.
  • Significant experience in a learning and development role, preferably within a professional services or legal environment.
  • Proven track record of designing and implementing effective learning and development programmes.
  • Experience partnering with a range of stakeholders, with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders.
  • Advanced knowledge of learning theories and instructional design principles.
  • Experience with learning management systems, particularly Cornerstone.
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
  • Professional qualification in Learning and Development (CIPD or equivalent) would be beneficial.
Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to fostering and promoting an inclusive professional environment for all of our employees, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are integral values of Chambers and Partners and are key in our culture. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. This commitment applies across all of our employment policies and practices, from recruiting and hiring to training and career development. We support our employees through our internal INSPIRE committee with Executive Sponsors, Chairs and Ambassadors throughout the business promoting knowledge and effecting change. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.