Job Description

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.

Why not check out our advert on YouTube: Simply Business TV advert 2024: 'Simply the Best'

What are the benefits of working at Simply Business?

We offer a great

work-life balance

where every team member has a manageable workload and the flexibility to work hybrid.

On top of the

25 days annual leave

(plus bank holidays), we offer leave that suits your needs. Plus the option to

buy five more days of holiday

with your flexible benefits.

Our

flexible parental leave

allows you to approach an important time how you want - with six months full pay to the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay if you're the secondary caregiver.

Our

life event leave

is an extra days leave every two years for those big moments in your life like moving house or your birthday. And as a thank you to our long-serving employees we offer a two week

paid sabbatical

after five years of service, then

four weeks off

after ten years of service.

And our core benefits can put your mind at ease with

private medical insurance

through BUPA, that covers any pre-existing condition. And a

health cash plan

that covers your everyday medical expenses.

We also make sure you're compensated fairly with a

competitive salar

y based on your experience and the market we're in. Plus the potential to earn an

annual bonus

based on performance.

There's access to the tools to support your personal development with programmes on our

dedicated learning platform

. As well as

support for your mental health

with access to counselling.

We'll match what you put into your pension up to

five per cent

. And pass on a tax-free sum that's four times your basic salary with our

life assurance policy

, with the option to increase it to ten times through our flexible benefit scheme

Our

salary sacrifice car scheme

gives you the option to buy a brand new, fully insured, and maintained car for a convenient fixed monthly amount taken from your gross salary (after 6 months service).

And our

flexible benefits

scheme gives you an allocated amount to use each year on benefits like critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, or a gym membership.

Ready to join us and drive our success as a high-performing team? Apply today.