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About the Role
AXA UK's People function is undergoing a transformation, and we're seeking an inspiring Head of Talent to lead Talent Management and Development strategies, strengthen succession and talent pipelines, and build future capabilities. This role reports to the Director of Culture, Capability & Talent and collaborates with senior leaders and global teams to achieve talent ambitions and foster a high-performance culture.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the UK Talent Management and Development Strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Develop, own and deliver a best in class end to end talent management cycle.
- Build strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders, including Group Talent, European Markets, and senior leadership.
- Lead succession planning processes to strengthen talent pipelines for key roles.
- Define and execute talent development initiatives for high-potential segments.
- Own the end to end early careers strategy, design and delivery.
- Lead on the development of the skills and capabilities roadmap, partnering closely with the Workforce strategy team.
- Provide strategic leadership to the Talent team, fostering a high-performing, innovative culture.
- Influence and engage senior leaders and the AXA Group HR team on talent initiatives.
- Stay ahead of emerging talent trends and contribute innovative ideas and thought leadership to the AXA UK Talent Centre of Excellence.
- Develop and lead on talent insights and data, and translating these into impactful action.
- Manage the talent budget effectively to maximise return on investment.
Requirements
- Extensive experience of developing, owning and delivering talent strategies.
- Deep understanding of talent best practices and hands on experience of embedding these to drive business impact.
- Proven experience managing and motivating talent teams within complex, global organisations.
- Strong track record in designing and delivering predictive, data-driven talent strategies.
- Excellent relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite.
- Exceptional communication and influencing abilities.
- Deep understanding of external talent trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
- Experience in strategic partnership development and stakeholder management.
- Ability to lead change and foster a high-performance culture.
- Extensive experience in talent development, succession planning, and organisational growth initiatives.
- Must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Flexible working arrangements
About the Company
- AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them.
- As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance.
- We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence.
- AXA UK Support Functions look after our three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure and expertise to make sure we can be there for our customers.
Equal Opportunity
- We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics.
- If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to suzie.elliott@axa-uk.co.uk.