Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeThe purpose of this role is to utilise external research and expertise to design comprehensive leadership development experiences for established and emerging leaders.

• Location: Sydney (Australia) or London (United Kingdom)

• Type: 12 month fixed term contract, full time

• Hybrid role, happy to talk flexible working

Please note this role could be based in Sydney (Australia), or London (United Kingdom). Please highlight your location preference on your application.

The opportunity

As the Senior Manager Leadership Development, you’ll design and deliver experiences that elevate leadership capability, support our strategic goals and drive enterprise wide performance.

Your new role

Working at the intersection of human-centred design, business strategy, and learning technology, you’ll turn development needs into inspiring and flexible leadership development experiences.

Your expertise in adult development and leadership growth will be critical in driving enterprise-wide impact.

• Design innovative, end-to-end leadership development experiences for new to mid career leaders across the organisation

• Champion human-centred and design thinking to create inclusive, relevant, and inspiring learning experiences

• Apply expertise in adult learning, behavioural science, and leadership theory to shape high-impact programs

• Blend digital, in-person, coaching, and peer learning to meet diverse learner needs

• Partner with senior stakeholders to align development with real-world business challenges

• Work closely with regional teams to ensure solutions are adaptable and scalable across business units and geographies

• Continuously evolve design practices based on feedback, data, and emerging trends in learning technology and leadership development

About you

• Expertise in leadership development, learning design, and experience strategy

• Proven success applying design thinking and adult learning principles in complex environments

• Deep knowledge of leadership frameworks and behavioural change models

• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across functions and geographies

• Agility in navigating ambiguity and designing for scale and impact

• Familiarity with cutting-edge learning technologies and platforms

If you are passionate about shaping the future of talent development and creating exceptional learning experiences, we would love to hear from you!

About QBE

We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

And our people will be at the centre of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen!

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances.

As this role is part of a global team we are open to candidates based in Australia or the United Kingdom. For further information on the benefits available in each region please visit the sites below.

• Australian benefits

• United Kingdom benefits

Rewards & Recognition

We are proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, which includes:

• Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2018 – 2023 (global)

• Equileap Top 100 for Gender Equality (global)

• Stonewall 2022 Workplace Equity Index (QBE Europe)

• Gold Employer status for 2019, 2020 & 2021 by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (QBE Australia Pacific)

Apply now

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!

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QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com

Skills:

Adaptability, Change Management, Coaching for success, Critical Thinking, Executive Development, Influencing, Influencing Others (Inactive), Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership, Talent Management, Team Management, Waterfall ModelApplication Close Date: 05/06/2025 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.