Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Learning & Development (L&D) Consultant to play a central role in shaping how we learn, grow, and perform as an organisation. You'll design and deliver engaging training programmes, manage the corporate induction process, and act as a trusted adviser on L&D policy and professional development.





You'll ensure that learning opportunities are impactful, cost-effective, and aligned with our corporate goals, with responsibility for building strong relationships across the business and with external training providers.

Key responsibilities include:

designing, delivering, and evaluating engaging training programmes, workshops, and corporate induction advising managers and employees on L&D policy and the Further Qualification Fund (FQF) managing the training calendar, coordinating internal and external sessions, and ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness promoting and improving the use of the Learning Management System (LMS) to enhance learning access and impact building strong relationships with stakeholders to align training with business goals and organisational values supporting corporate initiatives in Health & Wellbeing, Performance, Equality, and wider People & OD projects.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

proven experience in an L&D role, including designing and delivering high-quality training programmes strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage learners at all levels excellent relationship-building skills and confidence working with stakeholders across the organisation creativity in developing learning solutions, including blended and digital learning methods organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes on time a proactive, customer-focused approach with the ability to influence, advise, and problem-solve high digital literacy, including experience with e-learning platforms and LMS systems.

For more details about this role and a full list of essential criteria and required competencies, .



For assistance, please email recruitment@slab.org.uk .

The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB

) plays a vital role in ensuring access to justice for all individuals in Scotland. As a non-departmental public body, SLAB operates independently but is accountable to the Scottish Government. Our mission is simple: to provide essential legal support to those who need it most, ensuring fair access to justice for all.


We manage and continually improve the delivery of publicly funded legal assistance and provide strategic advice to Scottish Ministers, shaping the future of legal aid in Scotland. In a dynamic and evolving legal landscape, our work is central to the functioning of the justice system, supporting the courts and helping people navigate complex legal matters.


At SLAB, we believe in the power of a diverse, talented workforce. We employ individuals from all backgrounds, bringing a range of skills and experiences to our workforce. Every role, whether directly interacting with the public or providing behind-the-scenes support, makes a meaningful impact on people's lives.


We offer an inclusive, supportive work environment with a comprehensive employment package. To learn more about working with SLAB and the benefits we offer, please visit www.slab.org.uk/recruitment/working-for-us.

We are an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to being fair, inclusive and a place where all belong.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people.

We will ensure that the disclosure of disability status will not negatively impact anyone's application. Where reasonable, we are committed to guaranteeing an interview to every applicant who indicates they have a disability, under the Equality Act 2010, and meets the minimum criteria for the role.

For further information on SLAB's services, values, and how the legal aid system works, please visit

www.slab.org.uk.