Talent & Leadership Development Manager

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Talent & Leadership Development Manager

• Responsible for the implementation of Talent and Leadership strategies
• Manage a dedicated Talent and Leadership Team
• Hybrid working options available with 2 days per week In Stratford upon Avon

About the role

We're making some exciting changes to the HR Division at NFU Mutual. With future-proofed capabilities, technology enabled systems, high engagement and improved career paths high on the agenda, this is a great time to join the team. This brand-new Talent Leadership Development Manager role will own and oversee our proposition, ensuring we're firmly future focused and meeting the needs of the business.

In collaboration with the senior leaders across the HR Division at NFU Mutual, the Talent and Leadership Development Manager role is pivotal in designing and executing strategies for Talent and Leadership Development, leading the delivery of frameworks aligned to organisational strategy and divisional People Plans.

You will oversee a team of subject matter experts in Talent and Leadership and lead on the design and delivery of enterprise-wide frameworks, processes and resources that operationalise strategy to effectively and systematically attract, onboard, develop, engage, deploy and retain high performing employees, while providing analytics and data-driven insights to continuously improve these initiatives. With your team you'll provide expert guidance in identifying and addressing the growth needs of NFU Mutual's leaders at all levels. You'll lead on the design and delivery of leadership development solutions that align with the company's culture and business objectives, working to build a strong leadership community. Leveraging external thought leadership and innovative methods, you'll ensure the delivery of top-tier executive development options.

You'll use your expertise to develop strategic, scalable solutions, ensuring that talent pipelines remain robust and that employees at all levels engage in meaningful career development.

Key to successful delivery in this role will be driving enterprise-wide adoption of the strategy and frameworks and will involve leading the team to provide consultancy and strategic support to business partners, guiding them into effectively embedding talent and leadership frameworks. With your team of specialists, you will use insights from industry trends and emerging technologies to influence and foster a performance-driven culture that supports NFU Mutual's long-term strategic goals.

You'll also lead, manage, and develop your team, fostering an environment of growth and contribution towards our long-term talent goals.

This role is based in our Tiddington Head Office, just outside Stratford-Upon-Avon. However, we understand how important a positive work-life balance is, so to help you give your best, we offer great facilities when you want to be in an office environment and support to work up to 60% of your hours from home.

About you

You're a commercially savvy strategic leader with a strong track record of influencing and engaging with senior stakeholders, you will drive talent strategies that align directly with business objectives. With a deep understanding of market dynamics and organisational priorities, you'll confidently engage with board and executive-level teams to shape and execute initiatives that foster growth, enhance performance, and build long-term organisational success.

Your exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities will ensure you navigate complex commercial landscapes, while managing multiple high-impact projects across cross-functional teams.

In an ever-evolving business environment, your agility and commercial acumen will be crucial to delivering tangible, high-quality results that support both employee development and the broader goals of the organisation. With a focus on strategic value, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of talent and leadership at NFU Mutual.

To join our team, you'll also have:

• Demonstrated experience in leadership and talent development roles at a senior level
• Experience of leading a team of subject matter experts
• Proven experience in overseeing the end-to-end Talent Management cycle in a large complex corporate organisation, preferably Financial Services. This will include planning to acquisition, onboarding, development, retention, and transition of talent.
• Expertise in strategic planning and management of Talent and Leadership development programmes at an organisational level.
• In-depth knowledge of leadership development principles and best practices, with the ability to align them with corporate culture and strategic objectives.
• Proven track record of managing and enhancing performance management frameworks and succession planning processes.
• Demonstrable experience in managing Executive coaching programs.
• Agility and adaptability to respond to emerging business needs while ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Expertise in using data-driven insights for strategic talent planning and development.
• Strategic and commercial mindset with a focus on delivering value for customers and managing resources efficiently.
• Creating business clarity and alignment across complex teams and functions
• Innovation and creativity
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.

Desirable

Coaching / Mentoring qualification

Psychometric training including but not restricted to Insights, Clifton Strengths, Hogan, 360-degree feedback, and ESCI

CIPD qualification at level 5 or higher or equivalent

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.

We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

Benefits and Rewards

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:

• Salary - up to £90k dependant upon experience
• Annual bonus (up to 25% of salary)
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
• Private medical insurance + options to add family members
• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership - subject to T&Cs
• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
• Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
• Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.

Working at NFU Mutual

We're one of the UK's leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we've put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being "a great place to work" and we're one of only 60 companies across the globe to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2024 award, and one of only 2 companies to receive the award for the ninth consecutive year. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023 and 2024.

We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.