Job Title Learning and Development Manager
Division Group Human Resources
Location London
Website www.amwinsglobalrisks.com
Amwins Global Risks
At Amwins Global Risks, we succeed together. We’re not ‘just another London broker’ placing risks and signing contracts. We’re forging relationships that are built to last. With over 700 employees around the world and a global footprint across more than 150 countries, we’ve cemented our place as a top 10 contributor to Lloyd’s.
Insurance is a relationship-based business, and achieving success means hiring the best talent in the industry. When you join us, we will encourage and support your professional and personal development as we invest in you and your learning to help you succeed and grow.
We believe in a flat organisational structure that prizes expertise and relationships equally. We’ve built a workplace where talent, collaboration and inclusivity are valued, and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion helps cultivate an open, welcoming workplace where everyone who works with us can be themselves.
Introduction
As Amwins Global Risks (AGR) continues to grow and evolve, we are looking for a fixed term maternity cover for our Learning and Development Manager in our London office.
Your main objective is to develop an organisational talent pipeline and ensure our people have the right knowledge, skills and behaviours to grow within their career at Amwins Global Risks as well fulfilling our regulatory obligations.
Responsibilities
- Trusted advisor Working closely with senior managers and the wider HR team to identify learning needs across Amwins Global Risks; to design and procure relevant learning initiatives, solutions and interventions.
- Talent Development – lead the AGR early careers programmes investing in proven strategies to hire, develop and retain young talent.
- Organisational strategy Collaborate with the leadership team to develop effective learning solutions and propose appropriate interventions to support key strategic priorities.
- Culture Support the learning culture within Amwins Global Risks to encourage individual and organisational learning. To act as a subject matter expert in delivering skills for teams and future skills for the business.
- Collaboration: Develop key stakeholder relationships within the business and externally, share relevant updates, insights and learnings within the business.
- Project Management Select and manage 3rd party vendors, ensuring the quality of learning programmes by carrying out robust evaluations and monitoring costs.
- Industry knowledge Understanding of FCA requirements to ensure Amwins Global Risks are compliant with their regulatory training.
- Return on Investment Own and manage the annual learning and development budget.
Producing regular L&D MI data to support the business to measure the ROI.
Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications
- Proven track record as a Learning and Development Manager within the financial services industry, preferably insurance.
- Line management experience.
- Experience of developing L&D strategies including wellbeing and DE&I.
- Experience of developing early years careers strategies, and managing talent programmes – interns, graduates, apprenticeships and work insight experience.
- Understanding of apprenticeships including the management of the apprenticeship levy and the management of different training providers.
- Understanding of professional qualification frameworks such as the CII.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Well-developed external network within the wider insurance market and strong connections with the insurance professional bodies such as LIIBA, LMG and the Lloyd’s network organisations.
- Proficient knowledge of computer systems, including MSOffice and LMS systems.
- Ability to mentor and coach in a formal and informal setting.
- CIPD qualified, preferred not mandatory.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Key Competencies
- Communicating and Influencing Skills
- Relationship Building
- Customer Focus
- Decision-Making
- Information Seeking
- Planning and Organising
- Team Working
- Accurate Data and Management of Information
