Talent & Development Partner

Here’s what you’ll be doing : We're looking for a Talent & Development Partner to join us in our London hub on a 9-month fixed-term contract . We're a purpose-driven tech company, not just a business insurance broker and this is an exciting opportunity for a creative, impact-focused individual. You'll join a global team to support our talent and development programs while also acting as a key partner to our Product, Software Engineering, Data, and Technology teams. A key strategic part of this role will be designing and driving our AI literacy and skills program across the business, empowering employees to leverage Artificial Intelligence in their roles. You'll be a key player in fostering a culture of continuous growth, helping our tech teams succeed, and supporting the development of our people globally. If you are a strong design thinker, have a product management mindset, and are passionate about helping people succeed through innovative talent solutions, we encourage you to apply . As one of our Talent & Development Partners, you'll : Design and drive a key strategic program to build AI literacy and skills across all of SB, empowering employees to leverage Artificial Intelligence in their roles. Partner with our Product, Data, Engineering, and Technology leaders to understand their needs and consult on solutions that drive performance and business impact. Design and deliver engaging and effective learning experiences, from workshops and training to on-demand resources, for both our technology teams and a global Simply Business audience. Champion a product management mindset within our teams, helping to build capabilities in areas like customer discovery, hypothesis-driven development, and outcome-oriented thinking. Manage the full lifecycle of learning and talent programs, from initial analysis and design to rollout, communication, and measurement of impact. Manage relationships with external partners, including coaches, learning consultants, and other vendors. We're looking for someone who is : Experienced in a role that involves learning design and delivery and talent program or talent product management. Experienced working with technology teams, ideally including Product Management and Software Engineering in a digital or growth-focused business. A strong design thinker with a customer-centric approach and an understanding of agile methodologies. Able to build strong relationships, communicate effectively, and influence stakeholders at all levels. Equipped with excellent project and program management skills. Data-driven in their approach to problem-solving and focused on measuring the business impact of initiatives. (We know it's tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don't have to match all the bullet points above to be considered for this role.) We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work. If you're passionate about helping people and teams succeed and are ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team About Simply Business We insure small businesses and enable big dreams – not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 1,000,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords and more than 1,200 other trades. We’re a technology company as well as one that sells insurance. That means we build, we fail, we learn and we improve. We’re a B Corp too, which recognises our strong track record of having a positive impact on people, society and the environment. We offer a great work-life balance where every team member has a manageable workload and the flexibility to work hybrid. 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and flexible leave options. Flexible parental leave with six months full pay to the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay to the secondary caregiver. Life event leave – extra days leave every two years for major life events. Two‑week paid sabbatical after five years of service and four weeks after ten years of service. Private medical insurance through BUPA covering pre‑existing conditions. Health cash plan covering everyday medical expenses. Competitive salary based on experience and market. Annual bonus potential based on performance. Dedicated learning platform for personal development. Access to counselling for mental health support. Pension match up to five per cent. Tax‑free life assurance policy up to four times basic salary, increase to ten times via flexible benefit scheme. Salary sacrifice car scheme for a brand‑new fully insured car. Flexible benefits scheme for annual benefits allocation. Ready to join us and drive our success as a high‑performing team? Apply today. #J-18808-Ljbffr