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Operational Team Leader

The Acorn Group

Liverpool

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Job summary

A leading company in the motor insurance sector seeks a driven Operational Team Leader to oversee a dedicated team. This role involves leading from the front, fostering a culture of openness, and delivering high-quality service through effective people management. Excellent benefits and a supportive work environment await.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave
Colleague Assistance Programme
Company Pension Scheme
Refer a Friend Scheme
Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

  • Proven ability to influence team members positively.
  • Previous motor claims experience advantageous but not essential.
  • Strong communication skills and problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of claims handlers.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and one-to-ones.
  • Champion continuous improvement and process efficiency.

Skills

Leadership
Coaching
Problem Solving
Communication
Influencing

Education

Experience in Motor Claims

Job description

We’re seeking a proactive and driven Operational Team Leader to lead a team within our Motor First Party Claims function, specializing in accidental damage. This role requires someone who leads from the front, champions a culture of openness, and delivers results through people focused leadership. You will also play a key role in ensuring we’re there for our customers when they need us the most with speed, ease and understanding.

Role: Operational Team Leader

Location:Liverpool, office based

Working hours: 37.5 hours a week - Monday to Friday. Rotating shifts between the hours of 8am to 6pm. Plus 1 in 5 Saturdays between 9am and 5pm.

Salary:£34,710-£37,752 plus an achievable annual bonus of £2500, paid quarterly

What you will be doing:

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of first party claims handlers to meet and exceed performance measures
  • Conduct regular one-to-ones, performance reviews and objective setting
  • Foster a positive, inclusive team culture focused on coaching to quality, accountability and growth
  • Support wellbeing, manage absence, and handle HR related matters (probation, support improvement plans etc)
  • Champion continuous improvement and process efficiency within the department
  • Collaborate with other team leaders and managers to ensure alignment across departments
  • Ability to interpret MI and use data to drive performance
  • Monitor claim quality and compliance through regular audit and feedback loops

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven ability to positively influence team members through a culture of openness, trust, and respect to achieve optimum performance
  • To lead by example and endorse the company behaviours and values
  • Previous motor claims experience would be advantageous however not essential
  • Highly motivated self-starter
  • Clear, focused and determined approach to problem solving
  • Authoritative manner with ability to listen
  • Persuasive, strong, and confident communication skills

About Acorn Insurance
With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.

At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.

The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.

Why Acorn Insurance?
Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include:
Wellbeing:

  • Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
  • Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
  • Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
  • 6 Free Counselling sessions per year
  • Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
  • Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
  • Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
  • A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
  • Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
  • Company pension scheme
  • Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
  • Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
  • Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.

Reward, Recognition and Culture:

  • Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
  • A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
  • Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
  • Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events.

    Please visit our website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
  • All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard.

    Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships.

    At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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