Senior Knowledge and Information Specialist (Flexible Location)

About us Stone King is an ambitious and purpose-driven firm specialising in the Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, Public Faith and Private Client sectors. Our collaborative culture and core values are intertwined with our ethos of doing the right thing by our clients, communities, and our people. Our passion for the sectors we work in and the purpose-driven work we do with our clients has resulted in SK being recognised as national leaders in our specialist fields across the country. The opportunity We are seeking a Senior Knowledge and Information Specialist to join our team in a newly created role, offering an exciting opportunity to shape and enhance our knowledge and information services. In this position, you will bring specialist research and information skills to deliver high-quality knowledge, information, and insight across the firm. You will identify and address current service gaps, while also contributing to the development of innovative solutions that support our future Knowledge Management ambitions. Working closely with the Knowledge Management Director, Practice Support Lawyers, and colleagues across the firm, you will play a key role in delivering the firm’s Annual Plan and advancing its Knowledge Management strategy. This is a collaborative, forward-facing role where your work will directly support legal teams, improve access to critical information, and enhance the firm’s ability to deliver outstanding client outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is proactive, solutions-focused, and keen to make a tangible impact within a values-driven law firm. The role can be based in any of our six offices (Bath, Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds, London, or Manchester) and hybrid working will be available. Reasons to apply Shape a new role – Play a pivotal part in a newly created position with real scope to influence and embed best practice Make a meaningful impact – Contribute to work that supports communities and drives positive social change Opportunity to innovate – Help design and enhance services, tools, and processes that improve how knowledge is accessed and used Excellent benefits for our people, with a focus on wellbeing and development at the forefront. Hybrid working - Stone King are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/ life balance and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements. Key Responsibilities General duties include, but are not limited to: Establish and manage systems to deliver current awareness updates across the firm, including legal, topic, and client-related information, and support effective sharing of knowledge. Manage legal information resources and budgets, ensuring tools are cost-effective and used effectively. Design and deliver research skills training, particularly for junior lawyers, including general research skills, tool‑specific training and onboarding support Promote accurate legal research and critical thinking, particularly in the context of generative AI. Contribute to delivery of the wider Knowledge Management strategy and process improvement initiatives, including activities that strengthen knowledge-sharing and embed effective KM practices across the firm. Work with colleagues in Business Development to deliver targeted research that improves understanding of our clients and, where relevant, the wider communities and sectors they serve. Essential Experience of managing research and information resources and budgets. Practical experience of managing processes for current awareness, horizon scanning and information dissemination. Strong research skills and curiosity about emerging AI‑enabled research technologies. Experience of knowledge management within a law firm or professional services environment, or of knowledge mobilisation within a research-driven environment. Experience delivering legal or business research support. Experience designing and delivering training to a professional audience. Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, prioritising workload and delivering consistent, high‑quality outputs. Desirable Experience of implementing document automation projects. Understanding data‑driven approaches to knowledge management. Experience of building agentic workflows or other processes using AI and other technologies Personal Attributes Clear and confident communicator, able to explain complex information and knowledge concepts to colleagues at all levels. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams. Works collaboratively, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach and a desire to help others adopt effective knowledge-sharing practices. Strong attention to detail, combined with the ability to see the wider strategic context and understand how effective knowledge management supports client service and the firm’s broader goals around social impact. Ability to influence and encourage adoption of new tools, processes and ways of working. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Individual differences are embraced at Stone King, and we strive to create an environment in which people feel supported and able to be themselves. We are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment that supports the growth and development for all. We are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter, the Race Fairness Commitment, and the Age Friendly Employer Pledge, and we are a Disability Confident Employer. Stone King LLP is committed to offering an interview to any job applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the role as defined by the job description and person specification. A full copy of the person specification and job description can be provided by contacting our Recruitment team. In some recruitment situations such as high-peak times, we might need to limit the overall numbers of interviews we offer. This will include the number of interviews offered to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria. When that happens, we’ll still aim to offer a proportionate number of interviews to disabled applicants. We aim to make our recruitment process as inclusive as possible and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. To discuss adjustments or request information in an alternative format, please contact our recruitment team at View email address on click.appcast.io or 01225 326770. Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our staff to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices. Competitive salary Profit Share Scheme Cycle to work scheme Private Medical Insurance Life assurance (4 x salary) Pension scheme 28 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays) Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum Closing date: 16th June 2026 Adverts normally close at midday on the closing date, however vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received. Therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our staff to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stone-King-LLP