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OD Capability Partner

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Organisational Development Capability Partner

Location – Bexhill or Leicester – Hybrid

Welcome to Hastings Direct

We’re a digital insurance provider with a clear strategy to become the best and biggest player in the UK market. As a company, we’ve made huge investments in our technology, pricing, data and analytics capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture and substantial investment in our people. And as a Finance team, we're doing exactly the same – building a market leading finance technology platform, investing in our team and our approach to leadership development, with a real focus on commercially adding value to the business. 

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We have high standards and understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you’re excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you’re not 100% sure, we would love to hear from you.

Role overview

This role will act as an enabler to develop core skills and future capability through consultancy practices. Collaborate with the wider HR team and business leaders to scope, design and deliver work that develop colleague, leader and team capability to achieve business outcomes.

Support the Director of Inclusion, Colleague and Organisation Development with the development of plans to deliver sustainable, integrated and systemic approaches to skills and capability development.

Job details – you’ll need to have demonstrable experience in:

Providing consultancy to identify, propose and collaborate on strategies which drive organisational capabilities, including leadership, culture, capability, efficiency and productivity across Hastings Direct

Develop strong relationships and credibility with stakeholders across HR, business areas and external partners at all levels to ensure effective delivery of learning and capability outcomes

Lead skills and capability programme development, implementation, on-going delivery and engagement with stakeholders. Manage business engagement, expectations and deliverables

Evaluation of how initiatives are ‘landing’ i.e. the experience of colleagues impacted and progress against agreed outcomes and measures of success. Feed outcomes from evaluation exercises into continuous improvement activity and measures of success.

Embed our 4Cs framework and transformational leadership principles across all solutions to help embed the right culture and behaviours

Support with the delivery of HR cyclical activities including talent, succession, and performance

Essential skills we would love you to have:

Strong consultancy skills that demonstrate knowledge and practical experience of utilising a range of approaches including; contracting, scoping, diagnosis, delivery, intervention and evaluation skills and techniques

Previous experience of building capability, enabling systematic development

Learning/development experience with strengths in coaching, leadership and behavioural skills development

Collaborating with others in fast-paced transformative environments with the ability to facilitate both in person and virtual ‘workshops environment to diverse audiences, regardless of level, size or experience

Worked in a matrixed organisation; with experience of driving cross team collaboration to deliver multi-functional outcomes

Strong stakeholder management, relationship building and influencing skills including challenging at all levels

The interview process

Our interview process involves the below:

Recruiter screening call

1st stage interview with hiring leader

2nd interview with hiring leaders leader

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive – what this means to you is if you’re applying for a job with us, you’ll have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment journey. We also welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS).For more information on the DCS, please visit our inclusive business page on our careers website Diversity, inclusion, equality and fairness with Hastings Direct | Hastings Direct Careers

Regrettably we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Benefits: in addition to a competitive salary and £5k car allowance you will also receive…

Flexible working – we champion a flexible hybrid working approach – please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail

Competitive bonus scheme - all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus

Physical wellbeing – as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI). This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen

Financial wellbeing – as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award winning package which includes – discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support

Mental wellbeing programme – we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs

There's more! – 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more ….

Join us and you’ll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you’ll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we’ll give you all the support, training and development you need. Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we’ll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve.

At Hastings Direct, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.

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What You Should Know About OD Capability Partner, Hastings Direct

Are you ready to make a real impact at Hastings Direct as an OD Capability Partner? Based in Bexhill with hybrid working options, you'll be joining a forward-thinking digital insurance provider on a mission to redefine the UK market. We pride ourselves on our 4Cs culture, which emphasizes collaboration, creativity, commitment, and community. This role is crucial for developing core skills and future capabilities through innovative practices. You'll work closely with the HR team and business leaders to design and implement effective learning strategies that uplift our colleagues, leaders, and teams. Your expertise will enable you to forge strong relationships across HR and business units, ensuring that our learning and development initiatives align perfectly with business outcomes. We’re looking for someone with stellar consultancy skills, a knack for building capabilities, and the ability to manage stakeholder expectations seamlessly. Your experience will play a pivotal role in evaluating how our initiatives resonate with colleagues while feeding valuable insights into continuous improvement. If you are passionate about transforming organizational culture, leading skills development, and embedding our 4Cs framework, we want to hear from you! Join Hastings Direct, where we champion flexible working and offer a competitive benefits package that includes a £5k car allowance, a robust bonus scheme, and extensive health and wellbeing programs. Together, we can build an inspiring workplace that drives both personal and professional development.

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What are the core responsibilities of the OD Capability Partner at Hastings Direct?

As an OD Capability Partner at Hastings Direct, your primary responsibilities include developing and implementing strategies that enhance organizational capabilities such as leadership, culture, and productivity. You'll collaborate closely with HR and business leaders to design targeted learning programs, evaluate the effectiveness of these initiatives, and ensure alignment with business goals. Building strong relationships and managing stakeholder expectations will also be key aspects of your role.