About the team:

OSB Group is currently on a Transformation journey and at the heart of this, is the implementation of the OSB Group’s Learning & Skill Strategy.

OSB Group has embarked on significant technology Transformation programme, which gives the organisation an exciting opportunity to transform its people eco-system. Transformation will deliver significant automation opportunities and seamless end to end customer and colleague experiences. The programme is delivering at pace, using agile practices giving the entire organisation an opportunity to optimise their ways of working and approach to their own function’s skills to adapt for a modernised organisation. OSB Group has entered a maturing stage in its corporate lifecycle making it a prime moment to evolve its approach to the people and skills.

As Talent & Leadership Learning Product Owner, you will be responsible for creating and delivering learning journeys and content to create an industry leading line management and leadership culture within OSB. You will also be responsible for delivering development interventions to drive internal talent progression, particularly for diverse groups and future leaders

Please note, this role can be based in either the Wolverhampton or Chatham office and has the benefit of operating within our hybrid-working policy of three days a week in the office and two days from home.

About Us:

The OSB Group is a FTSE 250 specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market.

Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB’s unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly owned subsidiary OSBIndia.

Alongside passion for our products and customers, we’re passionate about our people and want to continue building a collaborative and engaging environment. Being dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, we encourage differences and recognise that individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights and enhance the way we work. This is supported by our Diversity, Community and Environment Employee Engagement Networks and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter and Women in Leadership Programme.

What you will be doing:

As Talent & Leadership Learning Product Owner, you will enable OSB to create an environment where every colleague is receiving, from their line manager, the coaching, feedback and support they need to thrive at OSB. You will leverage industry best practice to execute modern learning practices and content in OSB Group.

Your responsibilities will also include…

• Defining, creating and communicating learning pathways to increase capability of line managers and leaders in OSB
• Collaborating with internal and external SMEs, business functions and the People Transformation team to understand the key capability gaps today and in the future
• Taking a ‘systems thinking’ approach designing learning journeys with consideration of all touch points during the colleagues end to end experience
• Creating, prioritising and maintaining a learning backlog
• Curating learning pathways using a blended channel approach
• Leading the Talent & Leadership Learning team and cross functional squads using agile learning practices, providing management, leadership and coaching to nurture a high performing environment

In return for your commitment:

We offer a competitive base salary dependent on experience and benefits package including:

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 25%
• £6,000 car allowance
• Enhanced family-focused benefits
• Hybrid-working

Please use this link to see the fantastic benefits available at OSB:

https://www.osb.co.uk/careers/overview/benefits

Could you be the one?:

We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and skills set out below:

• Previous experience creating and delivering learning and development journeys including content curation
• Previous experience leading high performing teams across multiple locations
• Knowledge of talent and leadership learning approaches
• Design thinking and systems thinking capability
• An understanding and measuring impact of interventions and ensuring feedback loops for continuous improvement

We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves.

What to do next:

If this sounds like you, please apply now! For internal applications please visit the internal careers page to apply.

Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal and confidential chat please get in touch. Contact details can be found on our careers page.

If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process. Interviews are a two way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you!

OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don 't stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress.

Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction to build and nourish our culture, we also acknowledge that people are not just productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5. Flexible-working opportunities are important for establishing a healthy work-life balance so if you see a role of interest we are happy to be asked about flexibility and explore together if we can make it work.

All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.