QBE

People Consultant

Leeds, United Kingdom Full time

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

People Consultant 

Leeds/London/Hybrid/Remote 

Are you ready to take your career in People Consulting to the next level? 

If you're passionate about designing and delivering meaningful change and driving transformation then we have a fantastic opportunity waiting for you. 

We are currently seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking People Consultant  to join our People Strategy and Transformation team in scoping, defining, and executing People-related Transformations, Projects, and Programmes. In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering our People Strategy and realising the long-term objectives of our International Division. Your expertise will ensure that every initiative we embark on is not only well-conceived but also integrated throughout the division as a result of stakeholder onboarding, planning, and execution. As a People Consultant, you will also lead the way in Organisation Effectiveness and People Change Transformations, making a tangible impact on our organisation and beyond.  

Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.  QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion. 

About QBE    

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.    

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.   

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. 

Your New Role 

  • Develops & supports Organisation Effectiveness (OD, People Change & Culture Change) plans and strategies for key stakeholder groups in partnership with various functions and project teams to ensure change and transformation efforts are accepted and embedded in the International Division 

  • Determines potential impacts of Organisational Design and People/Culture Change to the business across processes, OD, data, systems, ways of working and skills, as well as evaluates risk factors 

  • Partners across the programme and stakeholder groups to determine levels of readiness to accept change and iterates change plans as required 

  • Support the Head of People Consultancy to develop Organisation Effectiveness & People/Culture Change Management processes within People, and ensure alignment with wider QBE approaches 

  • Plays a key role in partnership with Communications resources and the People Centres of Excellence in designing and executing activities to support Organisation Effectiveness and People Change adoption across the business 

  • Works across People and the business to accelerate leadership role modelling of changes 

  • Ensures all necessary supporting documentation for People transformation / project planning and implementation has been fulfilled and progress can be tracked across multiple programmes 

About You 

  • In depth knowledge of, and experience of using, change & project management methodologies and tools. 

  • Experience of leading organisation effectiveness & change interventions in a dynamic and agile environment. 

  • Proven strength at 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 wide range of stakeholder groups. 

  • Experience of managing multiple priorities, often with time sensitive deadlines. 

  • Strong planning, organisational and project management skills. 

  • Strong problem solving and negotiation skills (inc. conflict resolution). 

  • Excellent communication skills, both in verbal and written forms. 

  • Strong understanding of change Management methodologies - Ideally PROSCI certified 

Benefits   

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:  

As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!     

  • 30 days holiday a yearwith theoptionto buy up to 2additionaldays.    

  • Pension –you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.    

  • Private medical insurance we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.     

  • Short term remote work abroad-you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.    

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations 

Awards & Recognition 

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards: 

  • Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025:   Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance  

  • AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year  

  • Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer  

  • Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee 

 

To learn more about our achievements, click here 

 

Apply now and let’s make it happen!   

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.   

Your career. At the heart of it.     

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Employee Relations Investigations, Human Resources Policies, Intentional collaboration, Labor and Employment Law, Managing performance, Presenting with Impact, Recruiting, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Succession Planning, Waterfall Model

Application Close Date: 24/03/2026 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.