Insurance Manager

The Devonshire Group; Edensor CP; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Insurance Manager to oversee all insurance activities. As the go-to expert, you will lead annual renewals, manage claims, and maintain crucial insurance records. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in commercial insurance and exemplify strong negotiation and organizational skills. The role is part-time, offering a great working environment with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Personal development opportunities

Free entry to estates and events

Membership of Life Assurance Scheme

Competitive annual leave

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Wellness calendar of events

Subsidised sports massage

Discounts in retail and catering

Annual staff parties

Qualifications

• Solid experience in commercial insurance coordination or administration.
• Strong understanding of property, liability, motor, and engineering insurance.
• Confident handling claims and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual insurance renewals and coordinate with brokers.
• Manage all claims from start to finish.
• Maintain accurate insurance schedules and spot risks.

Skills

Commercial insurance coordination

Handling claims

Negotiations

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

We're looking for a proactive Insurance Manager to take ownership of all insurance activity across the Devonshire Group. If you thrive on responsibility, love detail, and can juggle multiple deadlines while keeping everything running smoothly, this role is for you.

You’ll play a key role in protecting our diverse Group, working with supportive teams and brokers while shaping a robust insurance framework across the Devonshire Group.

About the role

Be the Devonshire Group's go-to expert for all insurance matters.

• Lead annual insurance renewals and coordinate with brokers and internal teams.
• Arrange inspections, valuations, surveys and insurer visits.
• Manage all claims—both insured and below‑deductible—from start to finish.
• Maintain accurate insurance schedules for property, vehicles, plant, equipment and more.
• Support specialist cover for events, exhibitions, fine art and heritage assets.
• Keep meticulous records and spot risks before they become issues.

This is a permanent, part‑time role working 15 hours per week; the working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate.

What you will bring

• Solid experience in commercial insurance coordination or administration.
• Strong understanding of property, liability, motor and engineering insurance.
• Confident handling claims, negotiations and annual renewals.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Exceptionally organised, detail‑focused and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with insurance or claims systems is a bonus.
• Knowledge of heritage, arts or multi‑site environments—or willingness to learn.

Please see attached document for further details. Please ensure you incorporate a cover letter with your CV telling us why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

Benefits

• Working in the beautiful surroundings of Chatsworth House and the Derbyshire Estate.
• Excellent personal development and career opportunities.
• Free entry to the Chatsworth and Bolton Abbey Estates, in addition to the Chatsworth Country Fair and many other events.
• Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme.
• Competitive annual leave (and opportunity to buy more).
• Free on‑site parking.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Wellness calendar of events.
• Subsidised sports massage.
• Discount in our retail, catering and hotel establishments.
• Annual staff and children’s parties.

Our core values include "Being Inclusive" and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under‑represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Requests for flexible working will always be considered.