People Consultant (12 month FTC) – Leeds/London/Hybrid/Remote
The People Consultant will join our People Strategy and Transformation team to scope, define, and execute People‑related Transformations, Projects and Programmes. This role is instrumental in delivering our People Strategy and realizing the long‑term objectives of the International Division, ensuring initiatives are well conceived, stakeholder‑oriented, and fully integrated into the organisation.
Responsibilities
* Develop and support Organisation Effectiveness (OD, People Change & Culture Change) plans and strategies for key stakeholder groups in partnership with various functions and project teams.
* Determine potential impacts of Organisational Design and People/Culture Change on the business across processes, OD, data, systems, ways of working and skills, and evaluate risk factors.
* Partner across the programme and stakeholder groups to assess readiness for change and iterate change plans as required.
* Support the Head of People Consultancy in developing Organisation Effectiveness and People/Culture Change Management processes within People, ensuring alignment with wider QBE approaches.
* Collaborate with Communications resources and the People Centres of Excellence to design and execute activities that support Organisation Effectiveness and People Change adoption across the business.
* Work across People and the business to accelerate leadership role‑modeling of changes.
* Ensure all necessary supporting documentation for People transformation, project planning and implementation is fulfilled and progress can be tracked across multiple programmes.
Qualifications
* In‑depth knowledge of, and experience using, change and project management methodologies and tools.
* Experience leading organisation effectiveness and change interventions in a dynamic, agile environment.
* Proven strength in business partnering and stakeholder management at all levels.
* Ability to support leaders and People Business Partners with organisational design and evolving operating models – from concept to implementation.
* Ability to deliver programmes across a wide range of stakeholder groups.
* Experience managing multiple priorities with time‑sensitive deadlines.
* Strong planning, organisational and project management skills.
* Strong problem‑solving and negotiation skills, including conflict resolution.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Strong understanding of change management methodologies – ideally PROSCI certified.
Benefits
* 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
* Pension – automatic enrollment into the QBE pension plan with employer contributions of 10% of basic salary.
* Private medical insurance – fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all family members.
* Short‑term remote work abroad – up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations.
Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
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