Learning and Development Business Partner

Lockton; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global reinsurance broker is seeking a Learning and Development Business Partner to enhance the professional growth of its associates. This strategic role involves consulting, designing, and delivering initiatives that drive talent development and operational excellence, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Impact on client satisfaction and business growth

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in strategic L&D roles, preferably in financial or professional services.
• Experience working with C-suite and large organizations.
• Strong consultancy, program design, and delivery capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Shape the professional growth of associates through strategic initiatives.
• Lead organizational development projects to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Consult and deliver impactful learning programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Consultancy

Data Analysis

Job description

Learning and Development Business Partner

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Your Responsibilities

Lockton Re is a private, family-owned and operated business, officially relaunched in 2019. We are a global reinsurance broker with over 400 associates worldwide. Our mission is to deliver exceptional service to our clients, foster a culture that empowers our people to think and work creatively, and leverage technology to optimize decision-making. We service a range of products including aviation, casualty, cyber, specialty, marine & energy, property, and more.

As a Learning and Development Business Partner, you will be instrumental in shaping the professional growth of our associates and enhancing organizational effectiveness. You will consult, design, and deliver strategic initiatives that foster learning and talent development. You will lead organizational development projects that contribute to our commercial success and operational excellence.

What We Offer:

• A strategic role within a dynamic, growth-oriented company.
• Opportunities to shape the future of Lockton by developing our greatest asset – our people.
• A collaborative, innovative work environment that values diverse perspectives.
• The chance to impact client satisfaction and business growth through enhanced associate capabilities and cultural preservation.
• The ability to influence global operations with scalable development solutions.

Qualifications and Qualities:

• Proven experience in strategic L&D roles, with a focus on driving commercial, client-focused, and global outcomes.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to align development initiatives with organizational goals and measure their impact.
• 8-10+ years in a similar role, preferably within financial or professional services firms.
• Experience working in large, commercially focused organizations at all levels, including C-suite.
• Strong consultancy, program design, delivery, and impact measurement capabilities.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights.
• Effective in achieving results through people, with clear communication skills.
• Responsive and adaptable in a dynamic environment with a proactive attitude.
• Experience collaborating with HR and operational leaders to assess skill needs and translate them into actionable learning interventions.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate impactful learning programs to enhance engagement, leadership, and career progression.
• Utilize data and analytics to assess learning effectiveness and demonstrate ROI.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on learning, change management, and talent strategies.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and embed leadership and skills development into daily operations.
• Drive digital learning adoption and innovative training methods.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in learning strategies.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industry: Insurance