Learning and Development Assistant Apprenticeship

WFW is a great place to work, known for the friendliness of its people and its lack of stuffiness and formality compared with other law firms. It puts its Global Business Functions at the heart of driving business success which creates a lot of opportunities to build influence and create lasting change. In short, if you’ve got a good idea and people like it, you can usually just go for it. In addition, WFW has a very flexible Agile Working approach.

This is a fast-paced environment, and the role is always busy, however varied and stimulating.

Key Activities & Responsibilities:

L&D Team - Support L&D Team with all training programme-related administration (in-person and virtual events): send invitations, reminders, chase responses and attendance, follow up for feedback, set up training rooms, record attendance, liaise with internal and external trainers and internal support teams, print materials etc. Intranet - Update L&D Intranet pages, promoting and advertising L&D programmes Budgeting - Assist with day-to-day L&D budgeting – process invoices, expenses, and liaise with external providers to onboard and ensure prompt payments, update L&D budget spreadsheet Video Resources - Update our L&D video resources library: record training session when needed, edit recordings, upload onto LMS, update relevant spreadsheet and promote globally New Joiners - Process new joiner information, add people to relevant programmes, and answer general L&D queries L&D Materials - Assist with managing L&D materials: create and update PowerPoint slides with relevant L&D branding, create development programme brochures & promotion materials, document processes Learning Management System - Administer the Learning Management System (LMS): Manage training events and attendance Create and produce reports Continuously look to improve the LMS to improve the user experience by creating smarter ways for the user to access what they need Managing Compliance training Special Projects - Undertake/participate in one off projects, as required, e.g. global mentoring scheme

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which are relevant to your post within the company, to meet the overall business objectives.

About you:

Excellent organisational and planning skills – able to manage multiple demands, prioritise and adapt to changing needs and deadlines Excellent written and oral communication skills – articulate, confident and able to engage with all levels of seniority withing the business and externally. Also has an understanding of how to use the right medium to engage Pro-active, self-starter with high energy levels. Someone who is keen and able to find opportunities to streamline processes in order to reduce time spent on administration, and not afraid to challenge status quo Keen eye for detail and completer/finisher Client-orientated Creative thinker, able to see problems from different angles and suggest alternative solutions Collaborative and team player Keen to learn and develop within the role High degree of IT literacy, i.e. at least intermediate level in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Training:

Alongside the day-to-day activities of this role, the successful applicant will undertake the Level 3 Learning & Development Support Apprenticeship. The successful applicant will achieve the Level 3 Certificate in Learning & Development Practice at the end of the academic course. The academic element of this role will be delivered as a blend of online and remote learning. There will also be an element of ‘off the job training’ to help support the academic needs of this role.

You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment. This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 6 hours a week of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills. You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times. Assessment is through a variety of methods, including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions. All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio.

Training Outcome:

Progression to a permanent role for the right person.

Employer Description:
Watson Farley & Williams is an international law firm specialising in the Transport (in particular Maritime and Aviation), Energy (in particular Renewables) and Infrastructure sectors. Founded in 1982, it has grown consistently over the past 40 years, comfortable within its core sectors, but always looking to grow to better serve our clients in those areas. WFW has 19 offices, of which seven are in Asia-Pacific, one in the middle east, nine in Europe, one in the UK and one in the US. WFW is a great place to work, known for the friendliness of its people and its lack of stuffiness and formality compared with other law firms. It puts its Global Business Functions at the heart of driving business success which creates a lot of opportunities to build influence and create lasting change. In short, if you’ve got a good idea and people like it, you can usually just go for it. In addition, WFW has a very flexible Agile Working approach.

Working Hours :
Our core working hours are 09.30 to 17.30. However, there is a need for flexibility to start at 08.30 on days when training events are scheduled to start at 09.00. Our agile working approach gives some flexibility.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative