About this role
Shape the future of leadership development by designing and implementing transformative learning experiences that build exceptional leaders across our global organization. Join us to create a world-class leadership academy that drives organizational success through people excellence.
About the Role
As our Leadership Academy Lead, you'll architect our global leadership development strategy, creating structured learning journeys that align with our business priorities and leadership expectations. You'll be at the forefront of establishing learning academies that develop critical capabilities across career stages.
Key Responsibilities
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- Own end-to-end design and implementation of the global leadership and transversal skills curriculum
- Collaborate with Talent teams to form a coherent leadership capability framework aligned to strategy, values and leadership expectations
- Translate business priorities into structured leadership learning journeys across career stages
- Lead co-creation sessions with senior leaders, HR, Talent and SMEs while maintaining design integrity
- Oversee pilots and continuously iterate based on data and feedback to ensure maximum impact
- Ensure alignment between leadership and transversal skills academies to avoid duplication
- Act as thought leader on leadership development trends and evidence-based practice
- Partner with delivery teams to ensure scalable implementation across the organization
About the Team
We're the Learning, Talent and Performance team. Our team works globally to create innovative development solutions that support strategic priorities and foster a culture of continuous learning.
About You
You're a strategic thinker with hands-on experience designing leadership development programs that create real behaviour change. You combine deep knowledge of leadership frameworks with practical implementation skills and have a talent for influencing senior stakeholders while delivering measurable results. Your ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable learning experiences sets you apart.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
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- Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-level leadership development programmes
- Strong understanding of leadership frameworks, adult learning principles and behaviour change
- Exceptional demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex organisations
- Experience running pilots and embedding programmes at scale, not just designing content
- Strong facilitation and synthesis skills; able to translate complexity into clarity
These are additional nice to haves:
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- Data-informed mindset with experience using evaluation insights to drive iteration
- Comfortable working in agile, cross-functional team structures
- Global or cross-cultural leadership development experience
- Experience with digital learning platforms and blended learning approaches
- Background in organizational development or change management
Compensation & Work Model
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- The base salary range for this position is between 72,000 GBP and 108,000 GBP (full time equivalent). The specific salary offered considers:
- the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role
- the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience
- Hybrid working model with a minimum of three days per week in the office
- We are ideally looking to hire this position in London, Zurich or Munich, however we will consider applications globally and can hire this position in any country in which Swiss Re operates
- The base salary range for this position is between 72,000 GBP and 108,000 GBP (full time equivalent). The specific salary offered considers:
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About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
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About Swiss Re
The Swiss Re Group is a leading wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer. Dealing direct and working through brokers, its global client base consists of insurance companies, mid-to-large-sized corporations and public sector clients. From standard products to tailor-made coverage across all lines of business, Swiss Re deploys its capital strength, expertise and innovation power to enable the risk taking upon which enterprise and progress in society depend.
Founded in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1863, Swiss Re serves clients through a network of over 70 offices globally and is rated "AA-" by Standard & Poor's, "Aa3" by Moody's and "A+" by A.M. Best. Registered shares in the Swiss Re Group holding company, Swiss Re Ltd, are listed in accordance with the Main Standard on the SIX Swiss Exchange and trade under the symbol SREN.
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What you'll do
- The Leadership Academy Lead will design and implement a global leadership and transversal skills curriculum, ensuring alignment with business priorities. They will collaborate with various teams to create structured learning journeys and oversee pilots for continuous improvement.
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