About the role
We have a great opportunity for a HR Governance & Vendor Manager to join our HR Department here at NFU Mutual. This is a brand-new role that will report directly to the Head of HR Operations. The main purpose of the role is to lead and continuously improve HR’s Vendor function and the Governance centre of excellence across HR and L&OD. The HR Governance & Vendor Manager will be providing oversight and leadership of these technical functions, ensuring company and regulatory requirements are met and that services are high quality, meet customer needs and are cost effective. Some of the key accountabilities will include: · Develop, monitor and evaluate the annual governance plan and annual vendor plan, overseeing the delivery of objectives on time, quality and to cost. · Identify, research and respond to external regulatory or market changes, working with other key stakeholders to plan, lead and implement agreed changes ensuring compliance whilst effectively managing business impact. · Oversee, deliver and continually improve the governance & vendor services to ensure the delivery of internal and external regulatory and governance requirements including incident management responses which mitigates risk wherever possible. · Holistically review supplier performance and services, recommending improvements and providing management information which meets stakeholder requirements to ensure delivery of the agreed annual vendor plan. · Own, document and continuously improve end-to-end governance & vendor processes to ensure there are clear roles, responsibilities and controls to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements. · Build, maintain and influence effective relationships with regulatory bodies and counterparts across the business to overcome or input challenge as required to ensure the effective delivery of governance & vendor services.
About you
As our HR Governance & Vendor Manager, you will have experience of supplier management as well as having a Governance or Compliance & Risk background. You will be the type of person that can lead teams and develop and embed an effective Governance & Vendor Management culture- to support managers in the identification, assessment and management of risks. You will also be or have: · Relevant professional qualification, e.g CIPD, Institute of Risk Management (IRM) · Strong experience of being resilient when confronted with challenge · Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills · Experience of leading and building a team · Experience of monitoring, researching and implementing external and/or regulated market changes · Working knowledge and past experience of supplier management and associated processes · Continuous improvement of a governance or risk and compliance culture · Experience of creating and deploying an annual plan · Experience of HR processes, risks and suppliers (preferred) · Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
What we can offer
Here at NFU Mutual we pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and have again been presented with the Gallup Great Workplace Award. Along with a supportive culture you can also look forward to some very attractive reward benefits such as: · Competitive salary (up to £60,000 depending on experience) · Up to 25% annual bonus potential · Contributory pension scheme (company contribution up to 12%) · 28 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (additional holiday purchase scheme) · Individual Private Medical Insurance cover · Employee discounts · Gym subsidy · Health and wellbeing plan · Discounted Insurance on all NFU Mutual policies
About us
One of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies, NFU Mutual has been meeting our customers’ needs for over 100 years. Our employees are important to us. We empower and inspire them to perform, offer opportunities to grow and we recognise and reward their contribution. They are proud to work for a company that respects them and broader communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now, and in the future.
HR Governance & Vendor Manager employer: NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual is an excellent employer that values collaboration and innovation, offering a hybrid work model that allows for 80% homeworking. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, team members are encouraged to grow their skills in data analysis and coding while making a real impact on customer outcomes. The Stratford-upon-Avon office provides a vibrant environment where employees can connect with colleagues across various departments, enhancing both professional and personal growth.
