Toby Wyithe
About Toby Wyithe
Toby Wyithe is a Corporate Social Responsibility Business Partner at Legal & General, where he has worked since 2021. He has a strong background in driving improvements in transformation, employee engagement, and communications, and has developed a Corporate Social Responsibility change strategy for a global division.
Current Role at Legal & General
Toby Wyithe serves as the Corporate Social Responsibility Business Partner at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on driving corporate social responsibility initiatives that align with the company's strategic goals. His responsibilities include developing and implementing strategies that engage external stakeholders, colleagues, customers, and communities. Toby emphasizes a collaborative approach to change activities, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder management across all levels of the organization.
Previous Experience at Legal & General
Prior to his current role, Toby worked at Legal & General as a Corporate Social Responsibility Manager during a secondment from 2020 to 2021. He also held multiple positions at the company from 2017 to 2020, including Portfolio Analyst, ScrumMaster, Project Manager, and Corporate Social Responsibility Lead. His extensive experience at Legal & General has equipped him with a deep understanding of the company's operations and stakeholder needs.
Professional Background
Toby has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across different organizations. He was a Senior Associate/Coach at Fidelity Worldwide Investment from 2011 to 2013 and served as a Principal Delivery Consultant/Recruitment Project Manager at Pontoon Solutions from 2015 to 2017. His early career included positions at Barclays as a Sales Account Executive and at Vodafone as a Customer Support Specialist. This varied experience has contributed to his expertise in employee engagement, training, and development.
Education and Qualifications
Toby Wyithe completed his high school education at Wallington County Grammar School from 1996 to 2003. He then attended the University of Reading, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature (British and Commonwealth) from 2004 to 2007. Following this, he pursued a Master's degree in Film Analysis (Research) at the same university from 2007 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his analytical and communication skills.
Skills and Expertise
Toby possesses extensive skills in driving improvements in transformation, employee engagement, training and development, and communications. He is adept at translating business requirements into actionable deliverables that yield commercial benefits. His ability to utilize a collaborative approach to change activities, along with his emphasis on exceptional communication and stakeholder management, enhances his effectiveness in his current role.