Leadership Learning

Who are we?

Howden is a collective - a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities - work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Job Overview

The Leadership, Learning & Talent Partner will proactively partner with the UK business to deliver our first-class people strategy, aligned with attracting and retaining talent, embedding performance development and fostering a learning culture based on values and behaviours throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership
- Collaboratively develop and embed the People Plan across the DUAL UK business, supporting its growth and future development.
- Work with the DUAL UK Head of HR, Howden Group Head of Talent and Leadership and Development (L&D) team to formulate the learning and talent framework, budget, and delivery.
- Partner with the Group HR Centres of Excellence (e.g., HRES, L&D, Recruitment, HRIS, Reward) to continuously improve offerings to the business, supporting them to achieve their highest potential.

Learning and Development
- Establish and enhance a profound learning culture, considering the full learning lifecycle (needs analysis, design, delivery, facilitation, coaching, and measuring impact).
- Provide technical L&D expertise and guidance to the DUAL UK HR team and business stakeholders to translate development needs into cost-efficient, effective, and compliant solutions.
- Support and develop talent through high-performance culture initiatives, empowering managers with robust processes and frameworks.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop a specialized portfolio of learning products and solutions.
- Define L&D business needs and design and deliver value add training to tailor and enhance learning experience.

Innovation and Improvement
- Utilize data from HRIS, People Surveys, and market intelligence to inform decision-making and drive positive change.
- Design and develop commercially relevant learning solutions in partnership with the DUAL UK HR Business Partnering team and Group L&D team, conducting diagnostics and needs analysis.
- Promote and implement best-in-class learning experiences from strategy to value delivery, incorporating industry-leading practices.

Operational Excellence
- Deliver engaging induction plans for new starters and integrating businesses, in collaboration with HRBPs.
- Administer learning schedules, maintain participant records, and support the ongoing review and evaluation of learning materials, working with the Compliance team to review, monitor and enhance e -earning.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and effectively utilize the apprenticeship levy.

Engagement and Inclusion
- Actively participate in Group ERGs, networking, and events to provide insights and actions to improve inclusion, diversity, culture, and engagement.
- Oversee and manage Early Careers Programs, apprenticeships, and corporate partnerships (e.g., King's Trust) for effective training and development execution.

Metrics and Reporting
- Define and manage metrics/KPIs for the Head of HR and L&D team, analyzing training outcomes to make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Provide key data and analytics to inform the learning strategy and ensure optimal delivery outcomes.

Qualifications
- Proven experience in a senior L&D role, with a track record of developing and implementing learning strategies.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions and measure impact.
- Experience in defining, designing and delivering both virtual and in-person training sessions.
- Knowledge of industry-leading learning practices and learning technologies.
- We are looking for a dynamic and innovative professional who is passionate about learning and development and can drive our people strategy to new heights. If you are ready to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
- Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new- We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges- We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable