South East London
Head of Insurance
Peabody
£90,000
Full-time
Description
Are you a results-driven leader with advanced insurance expertise, ready to lead transformative initiatives in a dynamic organisation? Do you thrive in high-profile, autonomous roles where you can shape strategies, build teams, and deliver tangible savings? If this sounds like you, we have an exciting opportunity waiting. This role offers autonomy, high visibility, and the chance to work directly with the executive team, Audit and Risk Committee, and Board, shaping the future of our insurance function.
About the Role
We’re seeking a Head of Insurance to lead our Insurance team in redefining how Peabody Group manages insurance premiums and claims. Reporting to the Director of Treasury & Corporate Finance, this role will develop and execute a forward-thinking insurance strategy that aligns with our organisational goals and emerging risks.
In this role, you’ll:
Drive negotiations to secure cost-effective insurance contracts, achieving substantial savings.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to enhance cost-efficiency and improve claims processes.
Provide expert advice at a senior level, ensuring Peabody has robust protections in place with contractors.
Build and lead a high-performing team, including analysts and loss adjusters, to deliver on strategic objectives.
Represent Peabody externally, maintaining relationships with insurers and contributing to sector discussions.
The Ideal Candidate
You are resilient, proactive, and adept at navigating complex environments with competing priorities. Essential qualifications and traits include:
A Certificate in Insurance (CII) or equivalent, with substantial experience in managing complex insurance programmes.
Proven expertise in claims management, risk assessment, and commercial negotiations.
Strong leadership skills, fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.
Familiarity with real estate and lettings, with insights into common issues like subsidence and disrepair.
Confidence to engage and challenge with varied stakeholders, including executives, asset managers, external partners, and contractors.
What We Offer
30 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays.
Two additional paid volunteering days each year.
Family-friendly policies.
Flexible benefits scheme, including options for healthcare, dental care, critical illness cover, vouchers, technology schemes, and access to a discount portal.
4 x Life Assurance.
Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1.
This role involves working a minimum of two days per week at our Westminster Bridge Road office.
Application Process
Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your CV along with a supporting statement detailing your fit for the role.
For further information, contact Victoria at [email protected].
Closing Date: 3 February 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 10 February 2025
PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.
Peabody reserves the right to close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.
Expiry date: 20/02/2025
Head of Insurance
Company
Peabody
Salary
£90,000
Job Type
Full-time
Location
South East London
Our Commitments
Living Wage Employer
Hiring Local
Disability Confident
Building Diverse Workforces
Climate Conscious
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About us
We're at a particularly exciting point in our story: Catalyst joined the Peabody Group as a subsidiary on 1 April 2022, and should fully merge in April 2023.
The new organisation will be responsible for 104,000 homes, with 220,000 residents across London and the South East of England. By joining together, we’ll go further and faster with our plans to improve our services, invest in our homes and communities and create innovative solutions to the challenges of carbon consumption and building safety.
If you join us you'll be part of something special: fulfilling your ambitions and working with people who truly care. We offer great opportunities to develop and grow and a range of flexible benefits. You'll also have the chance to work with colleagues who want to help people make the most of their lives. We need talented employees who want to make a difference. If this sounds like you we can’t wait to meet you.
Metrics we Are Proud of
4000+
Employees paid the Real or London Living Wage
38%
of our board members are women
20%
Social value weighting in procurement activities
Benefits
Mental Health
Free, confidential assistance programme for 24/7 phone counselling, legal advice, and referral for therapy.
Health and Wellness
Annual allowance to spend on health benefits e.g. gym memberships, cycle-to-work scheme and dental insurance
Giving Back
We also offer payroll giving to charity and you can take two working days to volunteer in the community.
Flexible Working
We're happy to talk flexible working, including part-time, compressed hours or from home.
Learning & Development
Multiple opportunities for L&D, including mentoring, career coaching, apprenticeships or e-learning
Support
We have a team of employee supporters, who can help you access information, support and guidance
Our Commitments
Living Wage Employer
Disability Confident
Hiring Local
Building Diverse Workforces
Climate Conscious
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