Head of Zurich Resilience Solutions, UK

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; City Of London, London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic leader to head their Zurich Resilience Solutions in the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive growth and innovation in resilience and risk management. You will lead a large team, formulate strategies, and engage with key stakeholders to enhance organizational resilience. The position is flexible, available on a part-time, job-share, or full-time basis, and offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package. Join a forward-thinking company committed to making a significant impact in the resilience landscape.

Benefits

12% defined non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Option to buy/sell holiday

Three days paid volunteering

Up to 16 weeks' full pay for parental leave

Discounted gym membership

Access to virtual GP appointments

Free flu jab

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing teams and projects.
• Strategic thinking to enhance organizational resilience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the ZRS strategy in the UK.
• Manage UK-based teams of 150 people ensuring technical delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Risk Management

Financial Planning

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

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Head of Zurich Resilience Solutions, UK

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This role is available on a part-time, job-share and full-time basis

Location: UK, home-based with travel

Closing Date for application: 14th May 2025

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for resilience and risk management? Zurich Insurance is seeking a dynamic individual to lead our Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS) business in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to drive growth, foster innovation, and create a lasting impact in the resilience landscape.

The Opportunity:

As the Head of Zurich Resilience Solutions, UK, you will be at the forefront of developing and expanding our ZRS business, built on the strong foundation of our Core Risk Engineering (CRE) business. Reporting into the Global Head of ZRS, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering a consistent and differentiated value proposition through our specialised Global Verticals:

• Cyber Resilience Services
• Climate Resilience Services
• Core Risk Engineering(Property, Sustainable Energy, Casualty, and Supply Chain)

Your leadership will also maximise synergies with the Zurich Insurance Group (ZIG), particularly our Commercial Insurance Business, driving growth and fostering strong partnerships with stakeholders.

What will you be doing?

• Strategy Formulation and Execution:Develop and execute the ZRS strategy in the UK, aligning with growth and revenue objectives. Focus on customer relationships, identifying strategies for existing customers, and driving new customer growth. Understand profit and loss dynamics and leverage relevant levers for action.
• Team Leadership and Technical Delivery:Manage UK-based teams of 150 people, ensuring technical delivery adheres to relevant standards. Foster a growth mindset and skill development within the team.
• Partnerships and Customer Engagement:Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders within Zurich and in the open market. Build trust and synergy in ZRS’s business relationships with shared services.
• Financial and Capacity Planning:Be accountable for financial planning, including sub-contractor relationships. Optimize capacity planning to meet business demands.

What are we looking for?

• Proven leadership experience, including managing teams and projects.
• Preferably experience in a business leadership role within the insurance or risk advisory industry.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to develop long-term plans to enhance organizational resilience.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Experience in implementing and managing technological solutions to enhance resilience.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and address potential risks and vulnerabilities.
• Ability to make informed decisions based on data and analysis.

If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, join us in making a significant impact on the resilience landscape. Apply now to become the Head of Zurich Resilience Solutions, UK, and lead our efforts to create a more resilient future.

As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

What will you get in return?

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.

With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.

We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our culture

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.

The financials

• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Income Protection.
• Life cover - four times your salary.

Time away

• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
• You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
• The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
• Three days paid volunteering.
• Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Your health is important to us

• Access to Private medical insurance.
• Virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.

We're making a difference

• Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We were the first insurer to sign the ‘UN Business Ambition for 1.5˚C’ pledge.
• Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.