Business Manager to CPO

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Employee Business Manager to the CPORole Highlights London, Leeds or European based role with hybrid working.

An exciting opportunity to work alongside the International Chief People Officer and People Leadership Team, influencing strategic priorities, enabling executive decision-making and shaping the future of the International People function through innovation, governance and organisational effectiveness.

Happy to talk flexible working

The Opportunity As Business Manager, International People, you will be a trusted partner to the International Chief People Officer (CPO), helping to drive the successful delivery of the International People strategy. Operating at the centre of the function, you will coordinate strategic planning, financial management, governance, executive priorities and leadership team effectiveness.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into clear leadership focus, connecting dependencies, surfacing key insights and supporting timely, informed decision-making.

Alongside overseeing governance, budget planning and executive reporting, you will play an important role in supporting AI enablement, communications and identifying areas of improvement or focus across the International People function. You will thrive in a role that combines strategic thinking, operational delivery and the ability to navigate ambiguity while managing multiple priorities.

About QBEAt 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:
Partner with the International CPO and People Leadership Team to drive strategic priorities and delivery across the International People function.

Coordinate the development, execution and tracking of People strategy, objectives and key results (OKRs), in partnership with the Head of People Portfolio. Oversee People budget planning, forecasting and financial management in partnership with Finance and People leaders.

Prepare executive briefings, leadership materials, Board papers and key communications for internal and external audiences.

Drive governance and reporting across Board, Committee and executive leadership forums, ensuring actions and commitments are delivered.

Enhance the effectiveness of leadership meetings, offsites, town halls and engagement activities.

Act as a central point of coordination for strategic initiatives, executive priorities and cross-functional dependencies.

Lead AI enablement specifically for the International People function.

Strengthen communication and engagement by connecting People teams with Internal Communications and ensuring key messages are effectively shared across the organisation.

About You This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment, can confidently navigate ambiguity, and thrives on bringing structure, clarity and momentum to complex priorities. It combines strategic thinking, financial awareness, executive support, governance expertise, stakeholder management and a passion for AI, in a highly visible role supporting the future direction of the People function.

Experience working with senior leaders with the ability to balance strategic thinking and…