A leading professional body within the legal sector is seeking applications for a Head of Career & Practice Development.
This senior management role offers the opportunity to lead a high impact programme of work with a small, dynamic team as part of a newly established professional services function.
The Head of Career & Practice Development will provide strategic leadership in the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of services supporting legal professionals across all career stages-from early career through to senior leadership.
This is a new permanent position with a hybrid working model with a requirement to attend the office a minimum of three days per week with occasional evening and weekend work.
The successful candidate will play a central role in delivering strategic initiatives and driving forward a modern, responsive offering to meet the evolving needs of the legal profession.
Key focus areas include: Business and practice development Leadership and management capability Technology and innovation in legal services Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a high-performing team, managing both performance and operational budgets Oversee the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of profession-facing services and projects Contribute to the implementation of organisational and departmental strategy Produce high-quality reports, resources, and communications Research and respond to emerging trends and needs within the legal profession Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across in-house teams, SMEs, and large legal organisations Represent the organisation through meetings, events, and regional engagement initiatives Candidate Profile: A relevant third-level qualification and/or significant senior experience in a related field (e.g.
professional services, leadership development, legal practice or management) Minimum of 5 years' management experience in professional development, legal practice, or talent development Proven experience managing teams, projects, and budgets Strong understanding of the evolving legal sector Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to influence and collaborate across a wide range of stakeholders A proactive, innovative, and strategic mindset Desirable: Experience working with professional services organisations Experience developing and implementing operational and communication strategies Familiarity with AI and project management tools Skills: Legal Practice Career Development Professional Training