Global Talent Management Lead in London

Who Are We? 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. Through our global social impact strategy, called "The Big Dreams Project", we’re working to help 10,000 small businesses start or grow by 2030.

What Is the Opportunity? We’re looking for a motivated and skilled Talent Management Lead to join our People team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. In this role, you’ll be the architect behind critical, time‑bound talent initiatives, translating complex business needs into practical, scalable solutions that drive real organisational impact.

What makes this role different? You aren’t just maintaining the status quo; you’ll act as a product owner, leading the end‑to‑end design and deployment of programs like Performance Management, Manager Enablement & Succession Planning. You’ll have the autonomy to own the full product lifecycle: from initial user testing and market research to the final rollout, ensuring our people processes are as pioneering and refreshed as our brand.

As One Of Our Global Talent Management Leads, You’ll:

• Lead the design and delivery of assigned talent programs, such as Performance Management, Succession Planning, and Development.
• Conduct deep‑drive research, including user research, to define clear program objectives and measurable success criteria.
• Manage the full implementation lifecycle: building an MVP, testing, iterating and launching.
• Create comprehensive change management plans and communication strategies to ensure high adoption and understanding across the entire company.
• Develop practical tools and training materials for people managers and People partners to ensure every program is delivered effectively.
• Consult with senior leaders and internal steering committees, presenting data‑backed updates, risks, and strategic recommendations.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:

• An experienced product owner who has successfully designed and launched at least one major talent initiative, like a leadership development program or competency framework.
• A project management pro with a proven ability to manage complex, multi‑stakeholder projects from definition through to deployment.
• A skilled consultant and influencer who can communicate complex concepts clearly and build consensus without needing formal authority.
• Analytically minded, using internal metrics and external benchmarks to inform design decisions and measure how effective our programs really are.
• Technically savvy with a deep understanding of the employee lifecycle and an interest in product and design thinking.
• Adaptable and change‑ready, with the flexibility to adjust to shifting business needs while keeping the project on track.

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.

Ready to build the future of talent? At Simply Business, we don’t just "do" HR—we build people products. We’re looking for a Talent Management Lead who thinks like a product owner: someone who values data, understands user experience, and isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo to remove complexity. If you’re a tech‑minded professional who wants to apply your analytical rigour to global talent programs within a refreshing, pioneering culture, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us protect what matters most—our people.

What Are The Benefits Of Working At Simply Business:

• We offer a great work‑life balance where workloads are manageable and everyone has the flexibility to work hybrid.
• On top of the 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), we offer 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 day’s leave every two years for those big moments in your life like moving house or your birthday.
• And our long‑serving employees get a two‑week paid sabbatical after five years of service, then four weeks off after ten years of service.
• Private medical insurance through BUPA, that covers any pre‑existing condition is a core benefit.
• Plus a health cash plan that covers your everyday medical expenses.
• We offer a competitive salary based on your experience and the current market. Plus the potential to earn an annual bonus based on performance.

Employment Practices: Simply Business is committed to providing equality and opportunities for all employees and candidates considering a career with us. We offer a workplace where colleagues are treated with respect and dignity. We don’t (and won’t) discriminate either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or relationship status at any stage of the hiring process or during the course of your employment.