L&Od Consultant 12 Month Ftc

• Work on and support NFU Mutuals Agile Awareness Learning Programme


• Have a direct impact on the way the organisation works and employees learning


• Hybrid role with up to 80% home working, 20% in Stratford-upon-Avon Head Office

At NFU Mutual, we’re on a mission to deliver an agile transformation within our IT Division. This means:

“Leading with Agility in NFUM is the ability to lead change in a rapidly changing environment. It requires leaders to promote collaboration and establish continuous improvement practices to maintain competitive advantages. As an individual it means supporting teams through purposeful servant leadership and recognising influence as a role model for working with Agility.” ​

To support this we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced L&OD Consultant to join our L&OD Partnering team on a 12-month fixed term contract. In this role you will support our IT Division to deliver a specific Agile Awareness training programme to over 600 IT colleagues. A comprehensive learning journey encompasses a balance of self-paced learning, facilitated workshops and trainer led classroom sessions. You will work closely with internal colleagues and an external training provider to facilitate and deliver this training programme and ensure that this new way of working is rolled out efficiently and effectively within the organisation. You will build and maintain relationships with the agile delivery team, business managers and HR colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of this project to meet business objectives.

You have a proven L&OD background and experience of the full ADDIE life cycle. You have excellent facilitation skills and a proven track record of delivering behavioural change face to face and virtually. You possess sound project/PMO skills with the ability to manage programme co-horts through their learning journey. You also have experience of effectively communicating with and influencing diverse stakeholders at all levels.

To join our team, you must also have:

• Experience of leadership development and behaviours skills delivery


• Have a consultative approach to your work and be an effective influencer


• Excellent negotiation and teamwork skills


• An understanding of project management methodology


• Knowledge of agile and agile technical skills is desirable

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique.  We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.   

We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during  the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:   . 

• Up to £48,000 depending on experience 


• Annual bonus (up to 17.5% of salary)  


• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution


• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme


• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities


• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets


• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs


• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more


• Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance


• Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year


• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme


• Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary


• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies. 

We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and we're  one of only 60 companies across the globe to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2024 award, and one of only 2 companies to receive the award for the ninth consecutive year. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023 and 2024.

We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.