Assistant Manager

The Ardonagh Group; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee a team within the Private Clients and Personal Lines sector in Saffron Walden. The role involves leading and motivating Account Handlers, driving performance, and implementing placement strategies. Candidates should have insurance experience and a proactive approach to identify growth opportunities. The successful applicant will enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for qualification and career progression, along with generous benefits including substantial holiday entitlement and well-being support.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Professional qualifications (CII, ACII)

Pension scheme

24-hour support for well-being

Corporate perks (gym memberships, cinema tickets)

1 day paid volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in Private Client or Personal Lines Insurance from a similar role is essential.
• Initiative and willingness to identify business growth opportunities are important.
• Ability to adapt to changes in a dynamic workplace.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of 6-10 Account Handlers to meet targets.
• Drive implementation of placement strategies.
• Assist the manager and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Proactive

Team collaboration

Integrity

Entrepreneurial spirit

Curiosity about Insurance

Education

Relevant qualifications in Insurance

Job description

Assistant Manager

Are you someone who thrives in the Insurance Industry? We’re on the hunt for a talented Insurance Assistant Manager within the Private Clients and Personal Lines sector who uses their knowledge and experience of the Insurance Industry to build strong, trusted relationships with your team and clients. Is a successful career within a growing business full of opportunity, where you will have flexibility and fun what you’re looking for? Then please, read on…

So, what does the role of an Assistant Manager here involve?

This role will be made for you if you love fostering relationships and helping your team and clients find the right Insurance products to fit their needs.

The primary focus of this role is to lead, motivate and drive performance and service standards for a team of approximately 6-10 Account Handlers and / or Account Executives – providing them with direction and guidance, for them to meet their targets, providing support and guidance on client issues as required.

You will drive and implement the placement strategy focusing on improving income and leverage with insurers and work in collaboration with your Head of Region and manager to implement and deliver Private Client & Personal Lines strategies.

You will be ‘assisting’ the manager of your area, this will involve helping with more than just your direct reports. We really want you to be innovative and highlight areas of improvement.

What experience do our Assistant Managers need?

It’s essential that you have experience gained from within the Private Client or Personal Lines Insurance Industry from a similar role and it would be a bonus if you have any relevant qualifications, though we offer tons of opportunity to gain these once you join us.

The rest is all about you as a person;

• Most important is your ability to bring your best self to work every day to give our colleagues and clients the best possible experience
• Next, we need you to be proactive, use your initiative and show us your entrepreneurial spirit to identify opportunities to grow our business
• Be driven to learn and be curious, especially about the Insurance Industry
• Work well with your team, support others and have a positive outlook, be engaging, collaborative and have the resilience to adapt to whatever changes come your way. There is never a dull moment with us.
• Always demonstrate integrity, not only is this essential within a financially regulated organisation, it’s also the right way to be

In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Everywhen family, with opportunities to earn your annual salary plus a role-based incentive plan and grow your career. You will also be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing.

Some of the other benefits are:

• Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Everywhen family
• Gain professional CII or ACII qualifications to enhance your knowledge and career prospects
• Pension scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire
• 24-hour support for you and your families physical and mental wellbeing
• Corporate perks such as discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping, Eyecare vouchers, cycle to work and much more
• 1 days paid volunteering day to give back to our communities

So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and one of our team will be in touch.

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Everywhen is an equal opportunities employer, with a growing and thriving diversity, equity and inclusion strategy; we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.

Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received.

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