Motor Fraud Technical Supervisor

Davies Group; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Pension Contribution 5% employee / 3%_

Job summary

Davies Group is seeking a Motor Fraud Technical Supervisor in Bolton. You will supervise, mentor and coach Counter Fraud file handlers, ensuring robust, strategic case progression and adherence to the SRA Code of Conduct. The role reports to the Technical Manager and works with Lead Lawyers to drive best practice.

35 hours per week, hybrid working with office attendance at least one day per week. Must have qualified solicitor/CILEX with rights and experience in defendant motor claims and counter

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or CILEX with the right practice rights.
• Experience handling defendant motor claims and counter fraud.
• Proven ability to manage own caseload and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Counter Fraud file handlers under the competency framework.
• Mentor and coach to extend technical knowledge.
• Assist with pre-audit assessments of selected files.

Skills

Defendant motor claims

Counter Fraud experience

Caseload management

Planning & prioritisation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Qualified solicitor / CILEX with practice rights

Job description

Motor Fraud Technical Supervisor

Application Deadline: 16 September 2026

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bolton

Description

This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team with the purpose of providing technical support and mentoring to our Counter Fraud file handlers. The Technical Supervisor will work directly with the Technical Manager, the Business Unit Director and our Lead Lawyers and will be responsible for the supervision, mentoring and coaching of individual Counter Fraud file handlers.

They will be responsible for supporting the handlers in delivering the best possible outcome for clients whilst also ensuring cases are progressed in a robust, strategic manner. The Technical Supervisor will be expected to drive best practice in file handling and to drive policies and strategies to support the technical progression of the file handler and help to achieve technical excellence within the Counter Fraud department.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise Counter Fraud file handlers in accordance with the relevant competency framework and ensure that accurate technical development records are maintained
• Actively mentor and coach these individuals with a view to extending their technical knowledge and expertise
• Assist with pre audit assessments of all files chosen for external client audits and internal audits for the unit
• Identify any training requirements and to feedback to the appropriate Team Leader & the Technical Manager
• Responsibility to develop all new starters to achieve their financial authority within the appropriate timescales
• Identifying and escalating any opportunities for strategic litigation and any cases appropriate for complex consideration and referral
• Coaching and mentoring Counter Fraud file handlers to ensure profitable practices are adopted
• Manage individual file handlers on a performance improvement plan when relating to technical issues
• Consistently achieve against personal targets and objectives as set by the Technical Manager and Business Unit Director
• Handle a reduced caseload of non-delegated specialist claims (values of over £25,000)
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct 2016
• Adhere to the Keoghs Values

Working Hours 35 hours per week worked 9am and 5pm Mondays to Fridays inclusive with 1 hour for lunch.

The primary location for this role is our Parklands office, Bolton. We also have a presence in Birmingham and Liverpool.

We are agile workers with attendance at the office at least 1 day per week.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified solicitor / CILEX with necessary practice rights (consideration will also be given to CILEX Lawyers)
• Experienced in handling Defendant motor claims with experience in Counter Fraud
• Previous experience of handling own caseload
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads and remain calm under pressure, whilst complying with deadlines
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
• Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

* after successfully completing probation