Team Leader

Austin Fraser; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Team Leader for their Commercial Claims department. In this pivotal role, you will manage a team of Insurance Claims professionals, driving performance and fostering a supportive environment. Your leadership will be crucial in achieving performance targets and developing your team's skills. With a focus on building strong relationships with stakeholders, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying flexible home working and a comprehensive benefits package. If you have a passion for leadership and claims management, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance

Income protection

Health cash plan or Private Medical Insurance

Three fully paid volunteering days

Share incentive plan

Critical illness cover

Discounted gym membership

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and motivating teams in a claims environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed performance targets set for the team.
• Lead and coach your team to enhance service focus.
• Develop effective relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

People Management

Claims Insurance

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Our major Insurance Broking Client is looking to recruit a new Team Leader to join their successful Commercial Claims department.

You will be managing a team of Insurance Claims professionals and drive their performance while creating a supportive and excellence orientated environment.

We are looking for experienced individuals who naturally take the lead and are able to motivate others. You will have People Management experience with the aptitude to organise, manage and lead others.

Also, Claims Insurance experience will be helpful alongside your great interpersonal skills.

As Team Leader your responsibilities include:

1. Achieve and strive to exceed all performance targets set for the team
2. Lead and coach your team to ensure their service focus is continually developed
3. Develop and maintain close, effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally
4. Support the technical development and knowledge within your team
5. Look for ways to improve the effectiveness of the team
6. Handle issues referred to you by the Handlers or on behalf of key Clients

This role includes flexible home working.

In addition to a good salary and working with a strong professional team, your Benefits will include:

1. Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and the option to 'buy' extra days
2. Defined contribution pension scheme, including Employer contributions
3. Life insurance, 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up
4. Income protection, for up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
5. Health cash plan or Private Medical Insurance
6. Three fully paid volunteering days per year
7. Share incentive plan, stock purchase plan
8. Critical illness cover
9. Discounted gym membership
10. Season ticket loan
11. Discounted voucher portal