Who we are:
Apollo is a specialised independent (re)insurer, established in 2009, to deliver top-tier products and services to clients, brokers, and capital partners at Lloyd’s. The name "Apollo" was inspired by the achievements of one of its founding investors, Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon in 1969. Together with Jim Hays, Neil identified an opportunity to create a unique service provider within Lloyd’s.
Since its inception, Apollo has significantly broadened its portfolio of insurance solutions. This includes Apollo 1969’s traditional and specialty lines, ibott 1971’s innovative sharing economy products, and managing agency services at Lloyd’s through our Platform Partner Syndicates. Today, Apollo continues to grow with team of over 280 professionals dedicated to fulfilling the company’s mission of enabling a resilient and sustainable world.
“We attract and retain a diverse range of talent by fostering an inclusive, equitable team environment where individuals from all backgrounds have opportunities to grow, succeed, and contribute. We empower our teams to achieve excellence and drive forward-thinking solutions, aiming to enable a resilient and sustainable world.” - David Ibeson, Group CEO
Your Role:
As Learning and Development Advisor, you will play a key role in shaping a culture of continuous learning and high performance at Apollo.
You will design, deliver and evaluate accessible and engaging learning experiences that support individual growth and business objectives. Working closely with the Senior Learning and Development Manager and colleagues across the business, you will ensure learning is inclusive, practical and aligned to strategic needs, supporting employees throughout their career journey.
With a strong focus on capability-building, you will partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify learning needs, create tailored programmes and manage the full learning cycle, from needs analysis to delivery and evaluation. You will drive continuous improvement through feedback and data insights.
What you’ll do:
Design & Delivery
- Develop and deliver engaging learning solutions (workshops, e-learning, blended) using instructional design models such as ADDIE (Analyse, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate) and SAM (Successive Approximation Model)
- Tailor content to diverse learner needs, applying adult learning principles and business context
- Conduct training needs analysis and adapt delivery based on feedback and data
Programme Management
- Own the end-to-end learning lifecycle: planning, logistics, delivery, and evaluation
- Manage training records, content, and support queries in the Learning Management System (LMS)
- Coordinate sessions, track attendance, and compile feedback for continuous improvement
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with managers, leaders, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify needs and shape solutions
- Influence stakeholders as a trusted learning and development (L&D) advisor and support broader development initiatives
Digital & Data
- Use digital tools such as the LMS, e-learning authoring platforms (e.g. Articulate), and collaboration software (e.g. Microsoft Teams, SharePoint)
- Analyse learning outcomes and trends to support continuous improvement
Compliance & Reporting
- Maintain and update mandatory training in partnership with Compliance and SMEs
- Monitor completion rates and provide regular management information (MI) reporting
- Ensure training aligns with internal policies and external regulatory standards
What we are looking for:
We are seeking a Learning and Development professional who is passionate about helping people grow and succeed in their careers; the successful applicant will have the following skill set and experience:
- Proven Learning and Development background with hands-on experience designing, delivering, and managing learning programmes across a range of formats (e.g. workshops, e-learning, blended learning)
- CIPD level 5 qualified (or equivalent) with a specialism in Learning.
- Skilled in applying learning design models such as ADDIE (Analyse, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate) and SAM (Successive Approximation Model), with a strong grasp of adult learning principles
- Able to engage, influence, and advise senior leaders, managers, and subject matter experts (SMEs) as a trusted partner
- Comfortable using digital learning platforms and tools including Learning Management Systems (LMS), Articulate, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint
- Confident analysing learning data and feedback to evaluate impact and identify opportunities for improvement
- Maintains high standards of accuracy in planning, coordination, reporting, and record-keeping
- Designs memorable, effective learning experiences that drive behavioural change
What you will get in return:
Our compensation package is designed to attract top talent. In addition to a fair and attractive salary, this role offers a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive range of benefits, including 31 days of annual leave, a non-contributory pension and private medical insurance.
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
Apollo is a growing and diverse team of empowered and passionate experts who focus on bringing innovation, data driven decision making and collaboration to every relationship and every risk. To meet the needs of a demanding global insurance market, we need a diverse workforce that truly understands the international communities we serve.
That is why we're focused on developing diverse talent at every level; inclusion and diversity means more to us than just chasing a target and we are committed to supporting and celebrating difference. Our people are at the heart of our business which is why we value the diversity of thought and talent of every member of our team.
We offer a range of support and run a programme of events and training that recognise the challenges and opportunities relating to diversity.
Hybrid & flexible working:
At Apollo, hybrid and flexible working is fully embraced and we do not see the benefit of presenteeism. We understand that no two colleagues are alike, and as such we support the ability to remain agile and achieve a home and work balance to best suit business and personal commitments.
Thank you!
To find out more about our values, ESG strategy and commitment to inclusion please click on the 'Life at Apollo' pack.
