Learning & Devlopment Manager Apac

Job Title - Learning & Devlopment Manager APAC - Job Location - Sydney - Job Type - Business/Professional Services & Support - Expertise - Description The **APAC Learning & Development Manager** is part of our global L&D team, which supports the development of our people to enable high performing careers and opportunities for everyone to thrive. The team works closely with key stakeholders across multiple practice groups and business service functions to deliver high value learning and talent solutions aligned to our People Strategy. The team is committed to the personal, professional and career development of all our people and delivers training and education through innovative talent activities, career milestone programmes and coaching and mentoring opportunities. Located in Sydney and nestled alongside the HR team,**the duration of this contract is for a maximum term period of 12 Months**. The role reports to the Global Head of Learning & Development, with an indirect line to the Head of HR, APAC. **The APAC team** We truly work as a collegiate, collaborative, fun and engaging team. Our turnover is low, and our energy is high. As a team we have a fantastic reputation globally and we want another superstar to add to the mix. We work flexibly, are always looking for new ideas and we are solutions driven; we've never been ones to "just do it this way because that's how we've always done it". **Key Responsibilities** - Identify short-term training needs and conduct deeper learning needs analysis to support current capability gaps and skills needed for the future - Create and present business cases for change and opportunity, in support of building talent capability and key skills in the region - Influence and drive the learning and talent agenda across APAC, working closely with the L&D managers in other regions - Manage, support and guide the team in APAC, ensuring they are well connected within the region and feel part of the Global team - Design, deliver and manage core skills curriculum programmes and talent programmes (this includes measuring ROI and ensuring programmes are fit for purpose, outcome driven and commercially focused) - Oversee and support the technical legal training / CPD programme in APAC - Act as an internal consultant; providing specialist advice and guidance to Fee Earners and Business Services regarding regional initiatives - Support individual development through coaching and mentoring opportunities, and team development through the delivery of bespoke programmes, team effectiveness workshops and away days. - Create and manage an effective and commercially focused regional budget, in line with the team's global budget. Keeping all relevant stakeholders engaged and regularly updated. **Essential Skills & Experience** - Proven experience in a learning and development/training role, preferably within a partnership/professional services environment and preferably on a global scale - Experience of successfully designing, delivering, scheduling, organising and administrating programmes is essential - A good working knowledge of MS packages and IT proficiency essential - Insights and/or MBTI qualified is desirable (or other psychometric tools) - Coaching accreditation is desirable - Communicates effectively at all levels, both verbally and written especially with senior Partners and Leaders - Persuasive and strong influencing skills - Training delivery expertise - Strong IT skills (including proficiency in learning technology systems) - Team player & Self-motivated - Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail - Ability to travel and comfortable working in different cultures across our international offices **About Clyde & Co In The APAC Region** Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide. **How to apply** **_We offer a rewarding work environment that supports professional growth and opportunities. We value diversity in our work place and it is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign, compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion,