Talent and Leadership Specialist

• Support the execution of our Talent and Leadership strategies
• Focussed on leaders and our high potential talent pool
• Hybrid working options available

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 and Leadership Specialist role will own and oversee our proposition, ensuring we’re firmly future focused and meeting the needs of the business.

The Talent and Leadership Specialist role involves guiding the development and implementation of the Talent and Leadership Management frameworks at NFU Mutual, that result in a mature and integrated approach to building effective Talent and Leadership pipelines to meet our core responsibility to ensure that we hold resilient succession plans in place for critical roles. This involves designing and delivering enterprise-wide frameworks, processes and resources that operationalise strategy to effectively and systematically attract, onboard, develop, engage, deploy and retain high performing employees, while using analytics and data-driven insights to continuously improve these initiatives.

Additionally, you’ll play a key role in developing core assessment tools and frameworks that support career development, ensuring employees are well-prepared for both current and future organisational needs.

A core element of this role is the provision of expert guidance in identifying and addressing the growth needs of NFU Mutual’s leaders at all levels. You’ll oversee 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.

Key to successful delivery in this role will be driving adoption of the strategy and frameworks and will involve providing consultancy and strategic support to business partners to effectively embed talent and leadership frameworks. As a subject matter expert 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.

About you:

You’ll have experience of building strong relationships and collaborating across teams to align talent management and leadership development initiatives with broader business objectives. Your ability to influence and engage with senior stakeholders, including executives, will be key to driving talent strategies forward. With your proven track record of facilitating impactful discussions and providing expert guidance, innovation and creativity you’ll ensure that leadership development solutions and talent initiatives are culturally aligned. Additionally, you’ll confidently use data-driven insights to inform decision-making, and support effective talent and performance management.

To join our team, you’ll also have:

• Proven experience, worked in a leadership and / or talent development capacity
• Experience and / or deep understanding of the implementation of the end to end Talent Management cycle from planning to acquisition, onboarding, developing, retaining and transitioning talent Experience in designing and delivering leadership solutions that align with organisational culture and business objectives.
• Strong knowledge of executive development principles, with the ability to tailor leadership programs for senior leaders and high-potential talent.
• Expertise in talent mobility and succession planning to ensure a robust talent pipeline.
• Proficiency in using data and insights from workforce planning to inform talent identification and performance management.
• Familiarity with performance assessment tools and processes.
• Ability to facilitate effective talent management discussions.

Desirable

• Coaching / Mentoring qualification
• Psychometric training including but not restricted to Insights, Clifton Strengths, Hogan, 360-degree feedback, and ESCI
• CIPD qualification at level 3 or higher or equivalent
• A broad range of HR and business experience to effectively link development to the broader people and business strategy.

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 £55k dependant upon experience
• Annual bonus (up to 17.5% of salary)
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
• 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
• Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance
• 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.