20 Professional Development jobs in the United Kingdom

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced legal professional to take on a strategic, client-facing role supporting one of its key practice groups. This is a unique opportunity for a qualified lawyer (or knowledge lawyer) to step into a hybrid position spanning client development, strategic projects, technical content creation and internal leadership support.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders to enhance client relationships, drive growth initiatives and position the team as a market leader within its sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an in-depth understanding of core and target clients to support tailored business development initiatives
• Attend internal and client strategy meetings to maintain and strengthen key relationships
• Identify opportunities arising from legal, regulatory and market developments to promote the firm’s services
• Draft and distribute high-quality technical legal content relevant to the team’s client base
• Collaborate with marketing and BD teams to deliver non-technical content such as thought leadership reports
• Lead the planning and delivery of client-facing events in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Provide strategic input into pitch documents, RFPs and client tenders
• Contribute to legal directory submissions to enhance the team’s external profile
• Support alignment of business development and knowledge initiatives across local, regional and global teams
• Promote best practice in the use of knowledge systems and BD tools across the group
• Manage and coordinate leadership-led projects requiring sector and legal insight
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and internal strategic projects

About You

• 5+ years’ PQE as a practicing lawyer or knowledge lawyer with experience in insurance and/or professional negligence
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly
• Highly organised with excellent time management and multitasking capability
• Skilled in legal research, drafting and content production
• Commercially astute, innovative and client-focused in approach
• Confident working autonomously within a dispersed or matrix team structure
• Detail-driven with a proactive and positive mindset

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £90,000 DOE
• Hybrid working with a modern central Leeds office
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (with the ability to buy more)
• Private medical & dental insurance
• Enhanced pension scheme and life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme and employee discounts
• Ongoing learning and career development via a dedicated training platform

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

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A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced legal professional to take on a strategic, client-facing role supporting one of its key practice groups. This is a unique opportunity for a qualified lawyer (or knowledge lawyer) to step into a hybrid position spanning client development, strategic projects, technical content creation and internal leadership support.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders to enhance client relationships, drive growth initiatives and position the team as a market leader within its sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an in-depth understanding of core and target clients to support tailored business development initiatives
• Attend internal and client strategy meetings to maintain and strengthen key relationships
• Identify opportunities arising from legal, regulatory and market developments to promote the firm’s services
• Draft and distribute high-quality technical legal content relevant to the team’s client base
• Collaborate with marketing and BD teams to deliver non-technical content such as thought leadership reports
• Lead the planning and delivery of client-facing events in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Provide strategic input into pitch documents, RFPs and client tenders
• Contribute to legal directory submissions to enhance the team’s external profile
• Support alignment of business development and knowledge initiatives across local, regional and global teams
• Promote best practice in the use of knowledge systems and BD tools across the group
• Manage and coordinate leadership-led projects requiring sector and legal insight
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and internal strategic projects

About You

• 5+ years’ PQE as a practicing lawyer or knowledge lawyer with experience in insurance and/or professional negligence
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly
• Highly organised with excellent time management and multitasking capability
• Skilled in legal research, drafting and content production
• Commercially astute, innovative and client-focused in approach
• Confident working autonomously within a dispersed or matrix team structure
• Detail-driven with a proactive and positive mindset

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £90,000 DOE
• Hybrid working with a modern central Leeds office
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (with the ability to buy more)
• Private medical & dental insurance
• Enhanced pension scheme and life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme and employee discounts
• Ongoing learning and career development via a dedicated training platform

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant

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The group has been working for 5 years to deliver their skills plan for Scotland, it is well established with 12 members from a variety of different stakeholders in Scotland, employers, education providers and government agencies.

The UK WPDB is the lead on workforce policy, with a vision of growing the attractiveness of working in the sport and physical activity sector and of ensuring that all customers and consumers have a safe and excellent experience. 

The Scottish WPDB was established to ensure the successful delivery of UK-wide workforce policy and strategy within Scotland, reflecting the significant differences between each of the home nations in areas such as legal systems, education policy, funding, delivery infrastructure and career pathways. It has the flexibility to operate in line with the Scottish policies and priorities.

We are looking for an individual who understands the sector’s workforce requirements within Scotland and has an ambitious view for what the future could look like.  You will have a proven ability to drive strategic discussions around workforce policy, and to provide effective leadership to the rest of the Board. 

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Chairing three online meetings per year (approx. 2 hours each).

• Representing the Scottish WPDB on the UK WPDB, ensuring Scotland’s needs are considered.

• Promoting a culture of openness, inclusion, and constructive debate.

• Managing conflicts of interest and reviewing risks and opportunities.

Leadership & Governance :

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the board.
• Ensure alignment with the board’s terms of reference and CIMSPA values.
• Facilitate inclusive, effective meetings and decision-making.

Operational Duties :

• Collaborate with CIMSPA’s Associate Director to:
• Set meeting agendas and annual meeting cycles.
• Track progress on the skills development plan.
• Ensure board membership reflects required skills, experience, and diversity.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to strategic workforce development in the sector.

For full details about the role, please click here.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 1st December 2025.

First interviews to be held in the week commencing: Monday 8th December 2025 .

• Develop and implement individualized training plans for players.
• Conduct skill-specific training sessions focusing on technical proficiency.
• Analyze player performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with strength and conditioning coaches to optimize physical development.
• Scout and identify potential new talent.
• Contribute to tactical planning and game strategy.
• Foster a positive and high-performance team culture.
• Maintain detailed records of player progress and development.
• Stay current with coaching innovations and rugby trends.

Location

Glasgow or Grimsby | Hybrid

About Us

Encompass Marine is a trusted business development partner in the maritime industry, working alongside leading marine system designers, first class shipyards, repair specialists, consultants and service providers.

We deliver innovative solutions, technical expertise and strong commercial partners that meet the demanding standards of the sector.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Business Development Professional to join our growing team. In the first instance, this role will focus on acting as Key Account Manager to two of our valued marine systems manufacturing partners. Acting as their primary liaison, you will nurture strong relationships, unlock new opportunities and help drive growth across the UK and Ireland markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for two leading marine system manufacturers, ensuring smooth day to day management and customer satisfaction.
• Build and sustain strong, trust based relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Identify retrofit and newbuild opportunities to expand product installations.
• Support and deliver principal marketing activities and customer engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client needs are aligned with Encompass Marine's strategy.
• Monitor account performance, prepare reports, and forecast growth.
• Maintain and development of CRM system.
• Support wider business development initiatives, including new client and principal acquisition.
• Take a leading role in arranging Encompass Marine's participation in industry exhibitions and events.
• Ability and commitment to travel mid week within the UK and Ireland (approximately 6-8 weeks per year).

What We are Looking For

• Proven track record in business development, account management, or sales , ideally within the maritime or related technical sectors. Candidates with backgrounds in the maritime procurement or ship technical management will also be considered.
• Excellent relationship building and confident communication skills.
• Ability to understand and clearly explain complex technical solutions.
• Proactive, results-driven and comfortable working independently.
• Highly organised with keen attention to detail.
• On call availability is required on a 1 week in 6 rote basis, covering out of hours and weekends.

Why Join Encompass Marine

• Be part of a growing, forward thinking company in the maritime sector.
• Take ownership of high-value partnerships from day one.
• Clear career progression opportunities as the role broadens into wider business development.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 - £45,000, depending on experience.
• Performance related bonus scheme.
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days holiday entitlement.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Location

Glasgow or Grimsby | Hybrid

About Us

Encompass Marine is a trusted business development partner in the maritime industry, working alongside leading marine system designers, first class shipyards, repair specialists, consultants and service providers.

We deliver innovative solutions, technical expertise and strong commercial partners that meet the demanding standards of the sector.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Business Development Professional to join our growing team. In the first instance, this role will focus on acting as Key Account Manager to two of our valued marine systems manufacturing partners. Acting as their primary liaison, you will nurture strong relationships, unlock new opportunities and help drive growth across the UK and Ireland markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for two leading marine system manufacturers, ensuring smooth day to day management and customer satisfaction.
• Build and sustain strong, trust based relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Identify retrofit and newbuild opportunities to expand product installations.
• Support and deliver principal marketing activities and customer engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client needs are aligned with Encompass Marine's strategy.
• Monitor account performance, prepare reports, and forecast growth.
• Maintain and development of CRM system.
• Support wider business development initiatives, including new client and principal acquisition.
• Take a leading role in arranging Encompass Marine's participation in industry exhibitions and events.
• Ability and commitment to travel mid week within the UK and Ireland (approximately 6-8 weeks per year).

What We are Looking For

• Proven track record in business development, account management, or sales , ideally within the maritime or related technical sectors. Candidates with backgrounds in the maritime procurement or ship technical management will also be considered.
• Excellent relationship building and confident communication skills.
• Ability to understand and clearly explain complex technical solutions.
• Proactive, results-driven and comfortable working independently.
• Highly organised with keen attention to detail.
• On call availability is required on a 1 week in 6 rote basis, covering out of hours and weekends.

Why Join Encompass Marine

• Be part of a growing, forward thinking company in the maritime sector.
• Take ownership of high-value partnerships from day one.
• Clear career progression opportunities as the role broadens into wider business development.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 - £45,000, depending on experience.
• Performance related bonus scheme.
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days holiday entitlement.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Cycle to work scheme.

• Administer all aspects of apprenticeship programs, including recruitment, enrolment, and progression tracking.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date apprentice and employer records within the relevant database systems.
• Liaise effectively with apprentices, employers, internal trainers, and external awarding bodies.
• Process relevant paperwork and ensure compliance with apprenticeship funding rules and quality standards.
• Schedule and coordinate training sessions, workshops, and assessment activities.
• Provide administrative support for quality assurance processes and audits.
• Generate reports on apprentice progress, programme performance, and compliance.
• Assist with marketing and promotional activities for apprenticeship opportunities.
• Handle enquiries from prospective apprentices and employers, providing information and guidance.
• Support the development and implementation of new apprenticeship standards and frameworks.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive learning environment.

• Proven experience in an administrative role, preferably within education, training, or HR.
• Strong understanding of apprenticeship frameworks and funding mechanisms is highly desirable.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with student information systems (SIS) or CRM software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive and problem-solving attitude.
• Passion for education, skills development, and career progression.