Howden · 1 month ago
Learning and Development Manager
Howden Re is a global reinsurance broker and risk advisor focused on innovation and analytics. The Learning and Development Manager will design and deliver learning experiences to support employee growth and foster a culture of continuous development across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement a global learning and development plan aligned with Howden Re’s business goals and culture
Design structured learning pathways that support career progression and technical excellence across all levels of the organisation
Ensure learning solutions are scalable, inclusive, and tailored to meet the needs of different regions and business areas
Develop and deliver comms and engagement strategies which build engagement with learning
Lead the full learning cycle: from identifying needs and designing content to delivering training and measuring impact
Provide expert advice to people partners and business leaders to turn development needs into practical, cost-effective learning solutions
Build and maintain a portfolio of learning programmes that support technical capability, professional development, and behavioural growth across all levels of the organisation
Partner with internal and external providers to deliver high-quality learning experiences globally
Use data from people systems, surveys, and feedback to evaluate learning effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
Conducting diagnostics and needs analysis to design and develop commercially relevant learning solutions in partnership with the People Partnering team and Group Talent, Leadership and Learning team
Stay up to date with learning trends and technologies to bring fresh ideas and best practices into the business
Promote a culture of continuous learning by embedding learning into everyday work and leadership practices
Deliver consistent and engaging onboarding experiences for new joiners in partnership with the TA and People Partnering Teams
Manage learning schedules, track participation, and ensure content is regularly reviewed and updated
Ensure compliance with regulatory training requirements
Actively contribute to global employee networks and events to support inclusion, diversity, and engagement through learning
Ensure learning content and delivery methods are inclusive and accessible to all employees
Define and track key learning metrics to measure success and inform future strategy
Provide regular reporting and insights to the people team and business leaders to support decision-making and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in an L&D role, with a track record of developing and implementing learning strategies
Experience of working with LMS's (preferably Workday)
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels
Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions and measure impact
Experience in defining, designing and delivering both virtual and in-person training sessions
Knowledge of industry-leading learning practices and learning technologies
Experience of working within a (re)insurance organisation
This is a hybrid role and will require travel to our New York City office
Benefits
Flexible Paid Time Off
Medical and dental insurance
Vision
Short-and long-term disability
401(k)
Life and AD&D insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Optional pet insurance
Paid parental leave
EAP
Emergency Travel Assistance
UnitedHealthcare Rewards
Access to Calm Health
CloudFit
MilkMate
Company
Howden
We’re Howden, the people first insurance group with employee ownership at its heart.
Funding
Current Stage
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