Learning and Development Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the reinsurance sector is seeking a Learning and Development Business Partner to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive commercial success. The role involves designing strategic initiatives, fostering a culture of collaboration, and empowering leadership. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in L&OD within financial services, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Dynamic, growth-oriented company

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic L&OD roles with commercial outcomes.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement L&OD programs aligned with business objectives.
• Develop scalable L&OD solutions for global operations.
• Champion diversity and inclusion in L&OD programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Data Analysis

Consultancy

Education

8-10+ years in a similar role

Job description

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Client:

Lockton

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Lockton Re is a perpetually private, family-owned and operated business, officially relaunched in 2019. We are a global Reinsurance broker, with over 400 associates across the worldwide. Our mission is to deliver exceptional service to our clients, provide a culture that empowers our people to think and work creatively, while leveraging technology to optimise decision making. We service a range of products from aviation, casualty, cyber, specialty, marine & energy, property and more!

At Lockton, our success is driven by our people. As a Learning and Development Business Partner, you will be instrumental in shaping the professional growth of our Associates and enhancing organisational effectiveness. You will consult, design and deliver strategic initiatives that foster learning and talent development. You will lead organisational development projects that directly contribute to our commercial success and operational excellence.

The Role:

• Partner with the Head of HR and Senior business leaders, ensuring learning and development initiatives are aligned with key business priorities and long-term growth strategies, particularly sales growth and customer engagement
• Drive Business Performance: Design and implement L&OD programs that align with our strategic business objectives to enhance overall performance of our associates and our business.
• Focus on Client-Centric Capabilities: Equip associates with the skills – technical and behavioural - and industry relevant knowledge to deliver exceptional client service and drive client satisfaction.
• Empower Leadership: Develop and execute leadership development initiatives to build strong, agile leaders capable of driving commercial success and protecting our culture.
• Global Scalable Solutions: Develop and implement scalable L&OD solutions that can be effectively applied across our global operations.
• Foster Strategic Collaboration: Promote a culture of collaboration and innovation through effective knowledge sharing and teamwork.
• Impact Measurement: Implement metrics to assess and enhance the impact of L&OD initiatives, ensuring they deliver commercial value.
• Champion Diversity and Inclusion: Ensure our L&OD programs support our commitment to diversity, fostering an inclusive environment that enhances organisational capability.

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 directly impact client satisfaction and business growth through enhanced associate capabilities and protecting our culture.
• The ability to influence global operations with scalable development solutions.

Qualifications/Qualities:

• Proven experience in strategic L&OD 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 of working in a large, commercially focused organisation
• Experience of working at all levels within a business to C-Suite
• Strong consultancy and programme design, delivery and impact measurement capabilities
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Able to analyse data and generate actionable insights
• Highly effective in achieving results both with people and through people, communicating clearly
• Responsive when operating in a dynamic environment, adeptly adjusting to changing needs and priorities with a proactive and positive attitude
• Collaborate with HR and operational leaders to assess current and future skill needs, translating them into actionable learning interventions that drive business success and profitability
• Design, deliver, and evaluate high-impact learning programs that enhance employee engagement, leadership development, and career progression
• Utilize data and analytics to assess learning effectiveness, demonstrating return on investment and making data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement
• Serve as a trusted advisor on learning and development, change management, and talent strategies, ensuring that L&D initiatives support wider business transformation goals
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development, embedding leadership and skills development into everyday business operations
• Drive digital learning adoption and innovative training methods to enhance accessibility and scalability of learning initiatives
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in learning strategies, ensuring all employees have access to development opportunities