Operational Development Project Manager

Benefact Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in the UK is seeking an Operational Development Project Manager for their Development Operations team. The role offers hybrid working conditions and focuses on managing key projects to align with business goals. Candidates should have experience in project management and business analysis, ideally within the insurance sector, and possess strong relationship management skills. The position comes with competitive benefits including an annual bonus and extensive leave.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Group Personal Pension

Bonus scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Able to commute regularly to local office and travel to other UK offices when required.
• Proven experience in project management and business analysis, preferably in insurance industry.
• Knowledge of broker software platforms (e.g. SSP, Acturis, Applied).

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough business analysis to document current processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders for successful project delivery.
• Support operational efficiency projects to streamline workflows.

Skills

Project management experience

Business analysis skills

Knowledge of broker software platforms

Ability to manage multiple projects

Proficiency in project management tools

Education

Level 3 Qualification in relevant field

PMP or Prince2 certification

Tools

Jira

Trello

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

Salary

Starting from £45,000.00 (depending on experience)

Working hours

35 hours per week

Duration

Permanent

Location

UK

About the role

Lloyd & Whyte, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for an Operational Development Project Manager to join our Development Operations team.

Whilst we are happy to offer this role on a remote / hybrid basis, travel will be required to your local office as well as occasional visits to our other UK sites.

As an Operational Development Project Manager you will be the driving force behind the success of key projects across the Group in order to deliver the Group's Vision. Day‑to‑day you will align projects with business goals, construct detailed work plans, manage work groups, achieve milestones, and communicate the result across a stakeholder audience.

Why join us?

Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that's committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For in 2024, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group – where all profits go to charity and good causes.

What you'll be doing

• Conduct thorough business analysis to understand and document current processes, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support operational efficiency projects to streamline workflows and improve the overall performance of the brokerage.
• Collaborate with the Technical Delivery Team to identify the technical requirements of your project, understand their development and test timelines, and manage accordingly within your project plan.
• Maintain own technical competence with an in depth knowledge of all relevant products, market trends and insurer guidelines to effectively assist with referrals and handle a variety of complex work for all Group business.

What you'll need to have

• Able to regularly commute to your local office, plus additional travel to our other UK offices when required.
• Proven experience in project management and business analysis, preferably within the insurance industry.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise effectively
• Knowledge of broker software platforms (e.g. SSP, Acturis, Applied, ect).
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Smartsheet, MS Project) preferable.

What makes you stand out

• Level 3 Qualification in relevant field.
• PMP, Prince2, or similar project management certification preferable.

What we offer

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Your birthday off
• Group Personal Pension
• Bonus scheme
• A holiday buy scheme
• An array of health and wellbeing benefits, company cash plan, income protection and life assurance
• Enhanced sick pay and parental leave
• Support and funding toward study and professional qualifications
• Paid time off for volunteering

Hear from the hiring manager

"In this role, you'll be right at the heart of moving projects forward and bringing ideas to life. If you love leading with purpose and seeing your plans come together, we’re excited to have your vision driving ours."

About Lloyd & Whyte

Lloyd & Whyte offer a range of specialist insurance services to a variety of clients. Our specialisms range from niche scheme insurance for Healthcare professionals to expert insurance for commercial motor vehicles and professional broker‑to‑broker insurance services. We also have a wide range of personal insurance services that cover homeowners from standard houses through to thatch & listed character properties and high value homes. The Lloyd & Whyte Group is split into five different client divisions which include multiple companies and brands.

About Benefact Group

Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade.

Corporate values

We believe it's essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135‑year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and passionate people driven to do better and be better.

Inclusion

At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from everyone.

Support during Recruitment

If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know.

Job Details

• Company: Lloyd & Whyte
• Role: Operational Development Project Manager
• Project, Locations: United Kingdom
• Remote status: Hybrid
• Employment type: Permanent - Full Time