THE FIRM

At Forbes Solicitors, we believe in creating a supportive and collaborative environment where our team members can thrive and develop themselves and others. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services and have offices across the North, with deep roots in Lancashire. Our team are known for its genuine, practical advice and passion for achieving the best results. We are real people who listen to each other and work together to deliver exceptional service.
We are proud to have been awarded UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250+) at the Investors in People Awards 2024 and the Firm is ranked as a Legal 500 Top Tier Firm and a Chambers and Partners Leading Firm.
We are a values led Firm and are looking for people who embody our values: authenticity, striving for exceptional results, and unity in teamwork to join our award-winning Firm.

Forbes Solicitors LLP are seeking a Talent and Development Coordinator to join our Award Winning People team at our Walton Summit Office. This role is full time, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
The Talent and Development Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the Firm’s recruitment process and employee development initiatives. This role will be responsible for coordinating end-to-end recruitment activities, including onboarding and early careers programmes, and providing administrative and data support across the firms learning and development systems.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for achieving successful outcomes such as:

• Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across the firm, ensuring timely and efficient delivery;
• Act as the primary point of contact for candidates and hiring managers to deliver a professional service;
• Manage and maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and recruitment records, ensuring accuracy and compliance;
• Support the onboarding process by coordinating documentation, inductions, and system access for new hires;
• Coordinate and support the Graduate Recruitment team with early careers and graduate recruitment by supporting trainee and apprenticeship schemes;
• Provide logistical support for Learning and Development (L&D) programmes, including booking venues, coordinating materials, managing virtual platforms, and tracking attendance;
• Promote internal learning resources, including the learning hub and wider development initiatives;
• Maintain accurate learning and development records and generate insights from feedback and engagement data;
• Assist in the creation and evaluation of L&D data KPIs and reporting ROI to inform programme effectiveness;
• Maintain and report on the department’s balanced scorecard to track progress against talent and development KPIs;
• Support the coordination of the Performance Development Review (PDR) process and related analytics to support the Firms talent and succession planning;
• Support in the identification and development of the Firm’s wider EVP.